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    Turn Coat

    Written by Jim Butcher

    Narrated by James Marsters

    4.5/5

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    Jim Butcher's breakthrough #1 New York Times bestseller starring Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden.
     
    When it comes to the magical ruling body known as the White Council, Harry keeps his nose clean and his head down. For years, the council has held a death mark over Harry's head. He's still thought of as a black sheep by some-and as a sacrificial lamb by others. But none regard him with more suspicion and disdain than Morgan, a veteran Warden with a grudge against anyone who bends the rules.
     
    Like Harry.
     
    So when Morgan turns up asking for help, Harry isn't exactly eager to leap into action. Morgan has been accused of treason against the White Council-and there's only one, final punishment for that crime. He's on the run, wants his name cleared, and he needs someone with a knack for backing the underdog.
     
    Like Harry
     
    Now, Harry must uncover a traitor within the Council, keep a less-than-agreeable Morgan under wraps, and avoid coming under scrutiny himself. And a single mistake may cost someone his head.
     
    Like Harry…


    From the Paperback edition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateApr 30, 2009
    ISBN9781101052983
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    Turn Coat
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    Jim Butcher

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He lives mostly inside his own head so that he can write down the conversation of his imaginary friends, but his head can generally be found in Independence, Missouri. 

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    • 4/5
      [Cross-posted to Knite Writes]I really enjoyed this installment of the series.Butcher brings together numerous supernatural forces from past books in this one, and they all collide in new, interesting, and complex ways that will inevitably reflect on later plot points in later books. I love how Butcher has been gradually increasing the number of forces involved in the plots since Book One instead of just having each book focused on one force at a time. This tactic allows Butcher to craft very unique plot lines that keep characters from past books relevant and developing throughout the series.With this book, I like how the emphasis finally returned to the White Council. They’ve been in the background throughout a lot of the series, only coming to the forefront at certain times. This book delved into the inner workings of the Council in a way that none of the previous books have, and it gave a new dimension to Harry’s views on the Council, as well as the inevitability of certain events involving the Council in subsequent books.I also enjoyed how Butcher changes the dynamics of character relationships in this one. There are major shifts in how certain characters interact in this book, and I like that Butcher doesn’t let any particular relationship stagnate. The characters’ personalities change and develop over time, and their relationships do as well. It’s a great way to prevent any particular character/relationship elements from becoming dull in such a long series.Finally, like usual, I enjoyed the complex foreshadowing and setups for the sequels. Butcher has always included a level of foreshadowing that a lot of writers don’t, and in this book, the clues pointed toward world-changing events to come. This book did a great job setting up the impending conflicts between numerous major forces in the Dresden Verse, and I can’t wait to see how they all collide throughout the rest of the series.Yet again, another great Dresden Files novel!
    • 5/5
      Turn Coat blew me away. I've always liked The Dresden Files, always enjoyed each book, but this one just left me gasping and holding my hand to my heart for the last thirty pages or so. Often when a book does that it feels like so many bad things are happening, nothing is going the way I or the main character want it to, and I'm left feeling disappointed, but Turn Coat didn't leave me feeling like that at all. It was as if Butcher was sitting next to me saying "come with me on this, I promise, it's for the good of the story" and it was. I really enjoyed this and I'm very much looking forward to whatever happens next.
    • 4/5
      Hefty dose of White Council politics, always my favorite thing in a Dresden novel. Pretty heartbreaking book in a lot of ways, too — as much as Harry tries to control every aspect of his life, it's becoming more and more clear that he can't.
    • 4/5
      Woof. I enjoyed it, but guessed at the real killer midway through... though tbh the REAL mastermind behind the scenes still hasn't been revealed, so I dunno. Good pacing, brought together the wizard and vampire elements, but man, does Harry need a hug after this one.
    • 5/5
      Another fantastic entry to the series. The traitor to the White Council is finally revealed, and Dresden faces his most powerful enemy yet...the skinwalker. I couldn't put this one down.
    • 5/5
      I have a major crush on Harry Dresden so Jim Butcher can do no wrong with these books.

      I love his mix of real world and supernatural, the various beasties he creates are brilliant.

      It was obvious that Morgan was not going to be the murderer and that of course Harry would help and protect him. I liked the fact that Morgan didn't have a change of personality and that he still felt that Molly should have been executed although in the end he does protect her by not telling the white council about Molly poking about in Luccio's head. I did have my suspicions about the character who would eventually be revealed as the traitor when he first appears in the story, just didn't trust him.

      My only real complaint about this story is that during his time in Edinburgh, my home city Harry didn't pay me a visit.

      Now for the next book.
    • 3/5
      Never liked Morgan; this book was necessary to advance the overall series arc but just wasn't my favorite.
    • 4/5
      The on-going plot point of a Black Council picks up major steam in this novel. Harry finds himself defending and protecting the wizard who has made his life most difficult and some of the deep seated infiltration of the White Council is exposed. Harry's personal life takes a disappointing turn.
    • 4/5
      The conspiracy deepens. My favourite Dresden Files for a couple of books.
    • 4/5
      Six-word review: Everything depends on whom you trust.Extended review:Among the Dresden Files novels I've read so far (this being the eleventh), I'd place Turn Coat toward the "best of" end of the scale.There are interesting complexities and clashes of character, physical and political conflict, love and tenderness, compelling displays of treachery and loyalty, and a toweringly nasty adversary. There's a nice depiction of a mystical bond with place, and the development of Dresden's apprentice is turning out to be far less obnoxious than I had feared.As usual, the pacing is good, and as usual there are the deft phrases that slip by so easily that they almost seem like throwaway lines. Here's one (page 49): "His abs look like they were added in with CGI." And another (page 311): "Lara and her two sisters walked toward us, and they were good at it." The description that follows is so sensual that it's bound to affect the pulse rate, as does every description of Lara and her kin--without being repetitive; and that's a feat.Yet somehow Butcher seems to have an absolutely blind eye to repetitions of another sort. For instance, I want to tell him not to use the word "quietly" ever again. It's not just that he uses it a whopping 87 times between the covers of this book (as counted by Amazon's Search Inside feature). It appears five times on one page--368--and three times more on the next two.And that's not the only word he gets a run on (or the only volume marred by this overuse). People's eyes blink and eyebrows arch, and they chew lips, and they growl and snarl and howl things, as uninhibitedly as if they were auditioning for an operatic version of Charles Darwin's The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals.I don't like it when people purr things all the time, either. It happens only nine times in this book; it just seems like more.I do like the sly little allusions he slides in. For instance, he acknowledges just in passing--in a way that no one would notice who hadn't caught the error in the first place--the messed up quasi-German title of a book that appears in Dead Beat, title 7 of the series (so now we know that he does notice some feedback). He tosses in a plug for the authentic, non-Disneyfied versions of folktales. He spares a scornful sidelong glance at the well-known principle voiced by Arthur C. Clarke: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."He also knows how to use "O" as opposed to "oh," says "lent" instead of "loaned," and respects a number of other subtleties of grammar and usage, even if his editor lets a lot of lapses with the subjunctive ("as if he was") pass without remediation.Another nice aspect is the fact that Harry has helpers, people (and other entities) whom he can trust and who do have his back, people who actually save his life, just as he would do and has done for them. He's not a solo act. The fact that he allows himself to rely on others is not a weakness; it's part of his strength. He tells his apprentice, Molly:Hell's bells, kid. I choose to trust [her] because that's what people do. You don't ever get to know for sure what someone thinks of you. What they really feel inside.... Even psychomancy doesn't give you everything. We aren't meant to know what's going on in there. That's what talking is for. That's what trust is for. (page 256)Harry's down-to-earth manner is part of what keeps him from being a Super-duperman that we just can't identify with.There's also the fact that he habitually tackles things that are a little too big for him, whether they be assignments or foes or forces he taps to fuel his magic. The only assurance we have of a favorable outcome (since we can't even really trust first-person narratives) is that there's still another volume in the series.So keep them coming, please, Jim Butcher. And don't do it quietly.
    • 4/5
      I keep getting more and more obsessed with this series. They just keep getting better! The plots, dialogue, characters, everything! Harry Dresden is legit my biggest fictional crush. What a gem. I accidentally read this book AFTER reading book twelve, but honestly it really didn't change a thing or mess anything up. There was a surprise character death in this one that I didn't see coming, but honestly with the way it played out, I wasn't even mad. It's nice to see Molly getting some more page time, she's becoming a pretty solid apprentice (even when she screws up!). This series does not disappoint and I can't wait to get my hand on the next one!
    • 5/5
      Excellent!
    • 4/5
      In the world of The Dresden Files, Harry Dresden is not a popular fellow. At least among the wizarding community, that is. The White Council of Wizards seek to protect the world from dark magic--setting specific rules for magic's use. It strictly enforces those rules, enforced by the Wardens, threatening harsh penalties for those who would violate them. Harry, unfortunately, was orphaned and was originally mentored by a dark wizard. He narrowly missed being executed for his upbringing and although pardoned, has been held in suspicion ever since. A number of wardens watch him carefully, waiting to pounce the moment he screws up. Harry, of course, holds the strict enforcement of the laws in disdain and often dances on the line in his pursuit of true justice. And then one day, one of the veteran Wardens, Morgan, Harry's arch nemesis on the White Council, shows up asking for help. It seems he's been falsely accused of murdering one of the senior members of the Council...My practice in reading The Dresden Files has been to pick up the next volume ever few months or so. Rather than getting a list and shopping for that novel, I've been snagging a copy at the used book store or at library sales. I usually consult whatever novel is on the shelf to find out the title of the book I want. As a result, I read the book jacket description for this one years ago. I've been looking forward to reading it. At first I was underwhelmed. Even the best series fall into formula after a few novels and Turn Coat was proving that. But as I got further into the book, I began to enjoy it more and more. As much as Harry Dresden is an outcast in his world, he has, over the series, accumulated a diverse group of friends and allies. It was enjoyable seeing some of these come together, one by one, to help out on the case. I don't know if Mr. Butcher has some overall message that he's trying to share in the series, but this spirit of "family" is definitely one of the core themes in the saga. Even in a mere sequel, it was enjoyable to see that played out.--J.
    • 3/5
      The first book in the series to get 3 stars from me. Good book, don't get me wrong. But it didn't really pick up and get good until halfway through. I really hope this trend doesn't continue.
    • 4/5
      Another fun read from Jim Butcher. Following Harry Dresden around and growing along side all the supporting cast you come to feel like part of the family. This felt like a Scooby Doo whodunit and your waiting and guessing who the traitor is every page of the way. Funny one liners, major turning points, and anticipation for the next novel are guaranteed here.
    • 3/5
      Not his best. More of a whodunnit, and it was kind of obvious from the moment the character entered the story...
    • 5/5
      Another great chapter in the life of Harry Dresden, Wizard. Tremendous read that continues to build on the back story that have crept in to the last several novels, while showing just how complex his world has become. If you're not reading this series, I don't understand why not.
    • 5/5
      Harry Dresden is still going strong. In fact, I think it's getting even better - or maybe it's just my addiction to this series.
    • 5/5
      My favorite book in this series so far. Probably had more to do with how much coffee I drank before reading it than it's quality though.
    • 4/5
      The latest book in the Dresden Files series is tense and action packed. The ending is devestating, but just as powerful is the last few pages showing how the survivors will carry on. I can hardly wait for the next instalment.
    • 4/5
      Warning: This review contains spoilersI enjoyed this book, though not as much as the previous book in the series. And I have to say, I'm glad I know I need to track down Jim Butcher's short stories in other books or I'd have been extremely annoyed that nothing is ever mentioned about Michael and his recovery. As for the story itself, Morgan shows up on Harry's doorstep claiming that he's been falsely accused of murder by the Council. Naturally, he turns to Harry, who has his own history of false accusations. Then the race is on to find out who the real killer is and who's been betraying the council. I have to admit, in some ways I was disappointed with the book. Given the title I was hoping the traitor was someone who would also make the reader feel betrayed. I didn't want Thomas or Justine or someone else in Harry's inner circle to betray him, but I also thought it would be necessary for the reader to feel betrayed. On the other hand, I really liked how the traitor was able to subtly manipulate even the older, high level wizards. The mechanism for doing so was really quite clever. But because it wasn't someone from Harry's inner circle, I didn't really experience a feeling of betrayal. I suppose there were other betrayals by people in his life. The thing with Anastasia didn't really bother me because the relationship always felt superficial. Thomas is betraying his own principals, and to some extent maybe Justine, but I don't think Harry sees it as a betrayal of him. I'm not surprised that Thomas returned to who he used to be, but I hope it doesn't become a thing with him going back and forth and hating himself like Ivy in Kim Harrison's Hollows series. I'd like to see more of Murphy, I miss her. I like that the werewolves really have grown up and that William forces Harry to realize that and treat them like adults. I hope we see more of Thomas in the next book, I'd hate to let that sit for another book or two.
    • 4/5
      This is easily the best of the Dresden Files. Well drawn characters, good plot, plenty of humour.
    • 5/5
      Do I love Harry, yes I do. My heart breaks for him with each book. Can't he get a break ? His brother, his apprentice, his enemy, his council, his wolves and of course his life is on the line again. [Sigh] He is forced by his own good nature to stick his neck way out to help someone he never thought he would. (His heart is bigger than his anger) A terrible upset has happened that might lead to an even bigger upset if Harry and the gang can't figure it out in time.(and live through it) Two deaths to the series rock the book, one- A major character dies, and shockingly. Harry is touched by more hints at his true power and what other's perceptions of him really are. A very interesting look at Harry.
    • 4/5
      Another solid hit from the Dresden Files. This story has Harry trying to exonerate his worst enemy from among the Wardens and facing diwn a skinwalker. All this while teying to suss out the truth behind the Black Council and the traitor on the White Council. I can’t wait to see what new twists come along in the development of the Molly and the Thomas subplots. Mouse also has competition for “my favorite character” in the form of the pixie Toot-toot and the Za-Lord’s Guard.
    • 5/5
      reread- damn these books go by so fast!
    • 3/5
      Every one of these Dresden books is the same. They all blur together. I have no way to tell them apart. I've read about 6 of these books, and they really are pretty good. But, they are all in the average category. None of them stand out as really that awesome.

      After reading this particular book, I was like, that was okay, I guess. I mean, it wasn't that good. But, it wasn't really that bad either. Was it? Okay, maybe it was.
    • 5/5
      Harry really had himself in a pickle this time. One of the big bads in Turn Coat was actually the politics of the Council, with all its layers and implications. While that may sound boring, the Council's politics are nothing to play with. They can be deadly for those who fall into disfavor -- literally. Then there's the potential for civil war hanging over everything. Politics isn't always boring!AHEAD BE SPOILERS!The situation made Harry's choices harder, and added a bit of irony (I mean, Morgan?). We see sides of Morgan we never expected, and sides we entirely expected. The clash of Morgan and Molly was full of tension, and I loved how Mouse handled them -- faking his injury to show Molly a lesson -- He rocks!The other big bad, the Skinwalker, was a scary son of a bitch. It seemed strange at the time to see Listens to Wind rescue Harry from the demon, but that's when I realized the Skinwalker wasn't the big villain of the story. It was the traitor and the internal politics of the Council, and Harry had to uncover that traitor to save himself and Morgan. Molly made a big mistake and I really felt for her. She can't seem to find that right path. Harry had no choice but to find a way out of the situation. The Council might have been a threat to his life, since they'd take his head too, but he'd also have to face the Wrath of Charity. And that wouldn't be pretty.That goodbye scene between Murphy and Harry... so close! But just a tease. If it were Murphy going, I would have actually been worried she wasn't going to make it back. I saw the end of Luccio and Harry coming, but not quite in the way it came about. It doesn't necessarily give me hope for Murphy and Harry. I'm beginning to think they're one of those who can never have the happiness of being together.I'm worried about a consequence that was alluded to as an aside and never brought up again -- and given how Jim Butcher works, it'll come back later to bite Harry in the ass. Rashid had warned Harry not to use the power from the island. But he did, perhaps without even realizing it. There was no mention of it after, but I wonder how it will play out in the coming stories. There's a lot we don't know about the island, about how his mother plays into it, and Harry's own power, but it's clearly connected to Harry's future. For now, hints and implications are all we have."See, here's the thing. Morgan was right: you can't win them all. But that doesn't mean that you give up. Not ever. Morgan never said that part -- he was too busy living it."Harry ends this one more scarred than ever, literally. Two scars run down his face now. There were tough lessons to learn. And now there are more conspiracies to uncover. The ending was bittersweet, tough to swallow. I was really hoping for a better outcome. I'm anxious to go on to the next story and see if there's anything good in Harry's future.And on rereading: (!!Spoilers for following books!!)Now this books seems a big set-up for what's to come, Demonreach, the parasite, the Mantle, even Molly... Roles have changed for several characters. Murphy is further set up for the sword, with her diminishing role with CPD. Thomas is further from Harry in a sense, but still stands by him. He's not the same person, though. The Nagloshi was right. He left nothing of Thomas for Harry. The Thomas he knew is gone.Making the connection to Demonreach seems to be one of those things that Harry was destined to do. Luccio said that his feeling of familiarity with the island could be his prescience coming to maturity, which could mean the location will have significance for him in the future. I think it's clear there's a link b/w Harry and that island. And I think it's about more than Demonreach's later request. There's an overriding Something we have yet to learn.Rashid knows something about it, I think. He's definitely involved in time travel. He knew too much, mentioned time quite a bit when talking with Harry, and he seemed to see into the future. He speaks as if he has Intellectus, a sense of everything at once rather than past, present, and future. Perhaps that's all 'time travel' is... I wonder if whatever he did to Demonreach has happened yet. Rashid, Ebenezer, even Listens to Wind know way more than they let on to Harry. Do they know Harry is about to "die," become the Winter Knight? Perhaps they know even further into the future and know this is what has to happen for a better future than what they've seen. Maybe that's why Rashid warned Harry about Molly's black magic. He was trying to push events toward a better possible future than what he'd seen. If Harry's current life is a better option than what the other wizards have seen, that boy is definitely cursed.They left hanging a mention of a connection of Madeleine Raith in Algiers. I wonder when that will come back into play. Now I get to move on to the most traumatic book in the series. Oh joy.
    • 4/5
      Hill called sadness, downhill from here. sadsadsad!
    • 4/5
      A wounded Warden Morgan shows up at Dresden's apartment, asking for protection since he's been framed for a murder and it's up to Dresden and his friends to figure out who tells the truth. Another great installment in the series with lots of great action scenes and a proper mystery to solve. And it features the most powerful and scary skinwalker I've ever encountered in fiction - and we'll probably see more of it since it gets away. Mouse is, as always, a great character, and Molly Carpenter gets to be properly useful in her own right, which is excellent - the grasshopper is catching up! James Marsters is a great reader for this series and the audiobooks are, thus, highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      Each entry in the Dresden Files is now an intense, page-turning experience. The thing that amazes me is how elements of the overall saga keep fitting into each individual novel, and in a way that carries the plot of each story. I think Butcher has done a masterful job with this series, and this story definitely keeps up. The comic moments and witty banter are still there, but they don't take away or diminish from the tension building, or somehow make the characters less interesting or even believable. Bring on the next one.....