Each story takes place before or after a novel in the series. Side jobs features several short stories in the world of the dresden files. Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from james marsters. Marsters the material to work with, and ghost story is a pivotal novel in the harry dresden story, but even with material as good as this, the other narrator did not bring it to life the way james marsters has. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ghost story by jim butcher is the thirteenth book of his popular dresden files series involving wizard detective harry dresden buy the ghost story audiobook. Ghost story the dresden files series book jim butcher author 2011 cold days. Jan 01, 2011 ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters.
Jim butcher reads ghost story chapter 1 of 4 youtube. In skin game jim butcher gives us the traditional heroic quest but with a twist. The books are written as a firstperson narrative from the perspective of the main character, private investigator and wizard harry dresden, as he recounts investigations into supernatural disturbances in modernday chicago. As a narrator, he is the voice of the dresden files audiobooks, a supernatural detective series by jim butcher. Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from.
I feel that death masks, book 5, is where reading this series out of order starts to do you an injustice. Originally, all except ghost story have been narrated by james marsters. Earphones awards search our favorite listens with these award winners. Jul 26, 2011 ghost story ebook written by jim butcher. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghost story. I know im in the minority here for this, but i actually prefer the glover version of ghost story to the marsters version. The john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt. Of course jim butcher had to write these characters clearly enough to give mr. Download and listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher. Harry has awakened to find himself somewhere in the in. Several months have passed since harrys death tho his body has yet to be recovered. Jim butcher was born in independence, missouri, in 1971. This book does work as a stand alone to some extent, but you will get major spoilers for the previous books in the series and.
Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. James marsters published by roc hardcover on july 26th 2011 genres. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. Skin game audiobook free jim butchers skin game audiobook is the highly anticipated 15th adventure of chicagos only professional wizard, harry dresden.
Browse audiobooks read by james marsters sorted by best. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by. Then, eighteen months later, skin game came out and i decided to give it at try as an audiobook. This interview with author jim butcher was recorded for the television series fast forward. The book feels much more like a dresden files book now. At least they had the good sense to go back and get james marsters to record the audiobook after the disappointment that was the original with the fill in narrator. I think john is an overall stronger narrator he mispronounces fewer words, he breathes less audibly, hes more consistent and varying with his voices, and he better matches the atmosphere with his time and pitch and if theres a book that should be read by someone else. The audio version of ghost story has been rerecorded by james marsters. More on our upcoming works page join our newsletter for weekly dresden drops of new microfiction, art, contests, interviews, sample chapters, and more.
I listened to the sample of the ghost story audiobook with the new narrator and he does not hold a candle to marsters. Immediately following the events of changes, harry finds himself between life and the afterlife, where he is informed that there has been. James marsters audiobooks audiobook narrator download. The problem is he must do it without any assistance from magic. Ghost story fairfax county public library overdrive. I cant listen to an audiobook series for a dozen books with the same narrator and make the switch to a new voice easily and the response to that original audiobook release shows. The dresden files series jim butcher writer of accompanying material joseph cooper artist 2015.
While he was sick with strep throat as a child, butchers sisters introduced him to the lord of the rings and the han solo adventures novels to pass the time, thus beginning his fascination with fantasy and science fiction. Written by jim butcher, audiobook narrated by james marsters. Although were indebted to john glover for first bringing the book to life or, yknow, afterlife, were thrilled james was available to bring continuity to the series. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Ghost story by jim butcher read by james marsters audiobook. In his life, harrys been shot, stabbed, sliced, beaten, burned, crushed, and tortured. Ghost story by jim butcher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Users who reposted jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. He is the youngest of three children, having two older sisters.
The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher. Being dead doesnt stop him when his friends are in danger, but now he has. Per a release on jim butcher s website on june 27, 2011, he reported that, due to scheduling conflicts, marsters would be unable to voice ghost story. In the meantime, the world has changed and chicago has gone to shit. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. James marsters returned to read the cold days audio book. I was dismayed to see that he quit as the dresden files narrator, because he quite simply is the dresden files. Murdered by an unknown assassin, harry is no less determined to help his imperiled friends. Other works set in the dresden files universe include graphic novels, a roleplaying game and a card game. On march 24, 2015, four years after john glovers narration of ghost story was announced, jim butcher disclosed that a new release of the ghost story audio.
In 2007, a television series based on the dresden files aired on the american scifi channel. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by prh. James marsters narrator penguin random house audio. I got audible to swap my old copy for the new version, and i. Users who reposted jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. There are two dresden novels coming out this year peace talks lands july 14th, followed by battle ground on september 29th. Ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive.
The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series. Ghost story is the th book in the dresden files, jim butcher s continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden. Users who like jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Users who like jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Apr 21, 2015 listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher.
Ghost story pierce county library system overdrive. Aug 07, 2011 ghost story by jim butcher is the thirteenth book of his popular dresden files series involving wizard detective harry dresden. I just wanted to see if anyone else feels the same way i do about the ghost story audio book. If you havent read the series then id recommend starting the series and reading them inbetween the novels they are showcased or wait until you. At 17 hours and 52 minutes long unabridged, theres plenty of story to keep you interested. James marsters narrator 2003 fool moon the dresden files series book 2 jim butcher author. A novel of the dresden files audible audiobook unabridged. Ghost story by jim butcher penguin random house audio. The john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt dresden without marsters behind the voice. Ghost story has some solid character development especially with regards to harrys introspection during the plots developments and butcher shows grace in his ability to reach back into the events of harrys past and shine new perspective on elements of the story. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p.
Penguin audiobooks put together this audio book and its read by john glover. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. However, ghost story does end on somewhat of a cliffhanger. When we last left the mighty wizard detective harry dresden, he wasnt doing well. Ghost story audiobook is the th audiobook in the dresden files audiobooks, jim butchers continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
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