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Wizard for hire Harry Dresden gets mixed-up with the dead in this “haunting, fantastical novel”(Publishers Weekly) in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Harry Dresden’s faced some pretty terrifying foes during his career. Giant scorpions. Oversexed vampires. Psychotic werewolves. It comes with the territory, when you’re the only professional wizard in the Chicago area phone book.
But in all Harry’s years of supernatural sleuthing, he’s never faced anything like this: the show more spirit world’s gone postal. All over Chicago, ghosts are causing trouble—and not just of the door-slamming, boo-shouting variety. These ghosts are tormented, violent, and deadly. Someone—or something—is purposely stirring them up to wreak unearthly havoc. But why? And why do so many of the victims have ties to Harry? If Harry doesn’t figure it out soon, he could wind up a ghost himself... show less
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Well, Harry Dresden's back, back to get beat up some more in his mission to save Chicago. This time, he's battling a ghost ... or is that a demon ... or is that the ghost of a demon ... along with a freakish faerie godmother who's calling due a debt on his soul, and a thinning of the border between the physical and spiritual realms. All in a day's work for my favorite wizard detective.
At first, the plot seems like more of the same, just amped up a few notches. But with this third installment, Butcher proves he has a longer vision for his series than a whole bunch of books summarized by Harry Defeats Another Paranormal Villain. We are introduced to Michael, Harry's friend and fellow crimefighter, a Knight of the Cross whose strength to show more battle the supernatural comes from his Christian faith. A life-altering event occurs for Harry's girlfriend Susan, the kind of altering that will affect their relationship for the rest of their lives. Harry crosses a line we haven't seen him cross before, and hints are given that this too will have to be dealt with in future books.
All of which excites me to no end. This is no longer a collection of episodes; this is a true series. Plot is going to evolve. Even better, characters are going to evolve, especially Harry, whom I still love for his determined old soul, his flippant persona covering a heart that takes all this mayhem utterly personally.
Book 4 is sitting on my living room table, waiting impatiently for me to open it. But I really shouldn't series-binge when there are twelve more to get through. Agh. Soon, Dresden; I'll be back soon. show less
At first, the plot seems like more of the same, just amped up a few notches. But with this third installment, Butcher proves he has a longer vision for his series than a whole bunch of books summarized by Harry Defeats Another Paranormal Villain. We are introduced to Michael, Harry's friend and fellow crimefighter, a Knight of the Cross whose strength to show more battle the supernatural comes from his Christian faith. A life-altering event occurs for Harry's girlfriend Susan, the kind of altering that will affect their relationship for the rest of their lives. Harry crosses a line we haven't seen him cross before, and hints are given that this too will have to be dealt with in future books.
All of which excites me to no end. This is no longer a collection of episodes; this is a true series. Plot is going to evolve. Even better, characters are going to evolve, especially Harry, whom I still love for his determined old soul, his flippant persona covering a heart that takes all this mayhem utterly personally.
Book 4 is sitting on my living room table, waiting impatiently for me to open it. But I really shouldn't series-binge when there are twelve more to get through. Agh. Soon, Dresden; I'll be back soon. show less
"Wow," Bob said. "You're dying. What a great plan."
Bob always knows how to put things.
Still loving Harry Dresden. The third installment offers a broader picture of Harry Dresden's world, and like before, he starts playing with the line between good and bad magic.
Jim Butcher is teaching me a lot about writing, about story, and storytelling. How to continue to make things worse for your character. Don't just put a time limit on him saving everyone. Make him take poison that puts a time limit on his life-saving! How to unfold backstory: in dribs and drabs. He mentions the Nevernever nearly immediately in the first book. But I don't think he ever outright explains it. Harry will mention, say, Faeries, and Bob will elaborate: "Either we get show more the Disney version of Faerie, with elves and tinkerbell pixies and who knows what sugary cuteness, or we get the wicked witch version, which is considerably more entertaining, but less healthy." He drops bits of information only when we need them. And sometimes even then we have to wait. It makes for a smoothly flowing story that seems to unfold effortlessly and keeps you turning the pages.
I like the character of Michael, though I don't know exactly what he is. I don't know if we'll see him again, but I hope so.
And Harry continues to make mistakes and pay the price for them. He loses people. He makes enemies. He starts wars. And he doesn't even get paid.
And I love him even more for it.
And upon my rereading:
I can now see how well Jim Butcher does his foreshadowing. Rarely is anything we read for nothing. SPOILERS AHEAD! In some small ways, like when he's hit with some nails in Faerie. Or his taking the poison to avoid fulfilling his bargain with Lea -- won't be the first time he tries to use suicide to avoid becoming a lackey of Winter.
I can see how in this book the Big Bads stepped up their game a bit. Harry had go bigger and badder. But he only sees it in the context of the current situation. I'm thinking something was afoot overall, even from this early on. And earlier, likely. Lea bargained with Harry for his fealty when he was a kid. Even then, people/beings were trying to get a piece of him. There's a reason for that.
I'm so glad this wasn't the last we saw of Michael or Thomas. They were great additions to the cast. I really wish Susan hadn't been so obstinate about going to that ball, though...
Oh, such torture, and loving every minute of it. show less
Bob always knows how to put things.
Still loving Harry Dresden. The third installment offers a broader picture of Harry Dresden's world, and like before, he starts playing with the line between good and bad magic.
Jim Butcher is teaching me a lot about writing, about story, and storytelling. How to continue to make things worse for your character. Don't just put a time limit on him saving everyone. Make him take poison that puts a time limit on his life-saving! How to unfold backstory: in dribs and drabs. He mentions the Nevernever nearly immediately in the first book. But I don't think he ever outright explains it. Harry will mention, say, Faeries, and Bob will elaborate: "Either we get show more the Disney version of Faerie, with elves and tinkerbell pixies and who knows what sugary cuteness, or we get the wicked witch version, which is considerably more entertaining, but less healthy." He drops bits of information only when we need them. And sometimes even then we have to wait. It makes for a smoothly flowing story that seems to unfold effortlessly and keeps you turning the pages.
I like the character of Michael, though I don't know exactly what he is. I don't know if we'll see him again, but I hope so.
And Harry continues to make mistakes and pay the price for them. He loses people. He makes enemies. He starts wars. And he doesn't even get paid.
And I love him even more for it.
And upon my rereading:
I can now see how well Jim Butcher does his foreshadowing. Rarely is anything we read for nothing. SPOILERS AHEAD! In some small ways, like when he's hit with some nails in Faerie. Or his taking the poison to avoid fulfilling his bargain with Lea -- won't be the first time he tries to use suicide to avoid becoming a lackey of Winter.
I can see how in this book the Big Bads stepped up their game a bit. Harry had go bigger and badder. But he only sees it in the context of the current situation. I'm thinking something was afoot overall, even from this early on. And earlier, likely. Lea bargained with Harry for his fealty when he was a kid. Even then, people/beings were trying to get a piece of him. There's a reason for that.
I'm so glad this wasn't the last we saw of Michael or Thomas. They were great additions to the cast. I really wish Susan hadn't been so obstinate about going to that ball, though...
Oh, such torture, and loving every minute of it. show less
This is my favorite of the series thus far! Harry is in a real fix this time as the threshold between the realms is being manipulated by some unknown demon or evil force. All kinds of baddies are coming through, one of which is so powerful that Harry begins to question his ability to take it on. Meanwhile his relationship with Susan is better than ever, adding a nice dose of sweetness between all the chaos and action.
Right away we are introduced to Michael, a/k/a "The First of God" and Harry's battle partner. The two of them were a great ghost/demon/vampire fighting team and I really enjoyed the easy banter between them. The witty humor was top notch and made devouring this book all the more enjoyable. We also learn a little more about show more Harry's past and meet Lea...his fairy godmother. Right away we learn things aren't all warm and fuzzy between them.
The series can really take flight at this point and I'm excited about reading the next book. These books are so hard to put down and once again I devoured this one in almost one setting. It's going on my All Time Favorites shelf!
Second Read: Finished 9/2/15 show less
Right away we are introduced to Michael, a/k/a "The First of God" and Harry's battle partner. The two of them were a great ghost/demon/vampire fighting team and I really enjoyed the easy banter between them. The witty humor was top notch and made devouring this book all the more enjoyable. We also learn a little more about show more Harry's past and meet Lea...his fairy godmother. Right away we learn things aren't all warm and fuzzy between them.
The series can really take flight at this point and I'm excited about reading the next book. These books are so hard to put down and once again I devoured this one in almost one setting. It's going on my All Time Favorites shelf!
Second Read: Finished 9/2/15 show less
Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is up to his neck in ghosts. All over town poltergeists are causing trouble. And it's not just your average hauntings with spooky sounds and moving objects. The ghosts are agitated, violent and deadly - and there are more around than ever seen before. When Harry discovers a ghost wrapped in a spell surrounding it's ghostly flesh like barbed wire he realizes something, or someone, must purposely be stirring them up. But why? And, more importantly, why do so many of the victims have a connection to Harry?
Grave Peril is the 3rd book of the Dresden Files. For everyone who said this is where the series gets better, you were right. From the get go we're off and running with Harry and his show more colleague Michael Carpenter. Michael is a great addition. He's a Knight of the Cross, a holy warrior and God's fist. His faith literally grants him the strength he needs to fight evil and keep going in the face of certain destruction. Michael is a great counter point to Harry's shoot-from-the-hip maverick wizardry. The story opens with both heroes facing down a ghost in a hospital nursery calming babies into a stillness beyond sleep. The border between reality and the Nevernever has grown thin, allowing many more ghosts to come through than normal.
Michael is not the only new character. We're introduced to Michael's wife Charity, who hates Harry with a passion for constantly getting her husband in trouble. Other new faces are Thomas, a White Court vampire, and his "partner" Justine. I like the distinction that Butcher makes between the three vampire courts, Red, White and Black. Each has its own way of feeding on humans that are quite different and isn't only about draining all the blood from a body, though there is still some of that too. Another character that I'm guessing will have an impact on future story lines is Harry's Fairy Godmother Lea. Lea is one scary fairy! This is not your Disney-style good fairy but one straight out of Irish mythology of the Sidhe. She has some frightfully scary powers that is thankfully bound by the laws of her people. A few familiar faces are also along for the ride, including several members from S.I. and Harry's girlfriend Susan.
Speaking of the Nevernever we actually get to experience it for the first time! Part of the story involves traveling through the Nevernever. That is both a place I never want to go and can't wait to read more about.
Butcher gives us a more interesting story this time around. It has many twists and turns with several story threads that weave together. The reader is kept guessing the entire way, even making us wonder if the tombstone Bianca has made up for Harry will be prophetic. Will doing the right thing will be the end of the wizard?
Harry is still Harry and, while he retains his sense of sarcastic wit, the story helps him become a more fleshed out character. The ending also left things open for the next book to go in any number of directions to continue the story arc instead of just being the mystery of the week to solve.
I quite enjoyed this book and I'm glad I stuck with the series. show less
Grave Peril is the 3rd book of the Dresden Files. For everyone who said this is where the series gets better, you were right. From the get go we're off and running with Harry and his show more colleague Michael Carpenter. Michael is a great addition. He's a Knight of the Cross, a holy warrior and God's fist. His faith literally grants him the strength he needs to fight evil and keep going in the face of certain destruction. Michael is a great counter point to Harry's shoot-from-the-hip maverick wizardry. The story opens with both heroes facing down a ghost in a hospital nursery calming babies into a stillness beyond sleep. The border between reality and the Nevernever has grown thin, allowing many more ghosts to come through than normal.
Michael is not the only new character. We're introduced to Michael's wife Charity, who hates Harry with a passion for constantly getting her husband in trouble. Other new faces are Thomas, a White Court vampire, and his "partner" Justine. I like the distinction that Butcher makes between the three vampire courts, Red, White and Black. Each has its own way of feeding on humans that are quite different and isn't only about draining all the blood from a body, though there is still some of that too. Another character that I'm guessing will have an impact on future story lines is Harry's Fairy Godmother Lea. Lea is one scary fairy! This is not your Disney-style good fairy but one straight out of Irish mythology of the Sidhe. She has some frightfully scary powers that is thankfully bound by the laws of her people. A few familiar faces are also along for the ride, including several members from S.I. and Harry's girlfriend Susan.
Speaking of the Nevernever we actually get to experience it for the first time! Part of the story involves traveling through the Nevernever. That is both a place I never want to go and can't wait to read more about.
Butcher gives us a more interesting story this time around. It has many twists and turns with several story threads that weave together. The reader is kept guessing the entire way, even making us wonder if the tombstone Bianca has made up for Harry will be prophetic. Will doing the right thing will be the end of the wizard?
Harry is still Harry and, while he retains his sense of sarcastic wit, the story helps him become a more fleshed out character. The ending also left things open for the next book to go in any number of directions to continue the story arc instead of just being the mystery of the week to solve.
I quite enjoyed this book and I'm glad I stuck with the series. show less
Why I won't be reading any more Dresden:
Haha, I wish! I just reassigned roles here for funsies, of course it's Kelly who's doing all the writhing and uncontrolled drooling, silly little me. I might have been able to finish the book if it had been my version, but yeah - I'm done with this shit.
Oh, and by the way: I even gave the book more chances and 50 pages later learned this about his godmother, who "purrs" the first thing she says in that scene:
And this about Bianca another 50 pages later, who - surprisingly! - "purrs" the first thing she says in that scene:
Most surprising is the fact that I finally gave up on the book only after Harry lets himself get poisoned by drinking wine served to him at his sworn enemy's party, dressep up in a ridiculous costume designed to enrage his deadly enemies even more. That's not gumption, it just makes Harry look like a mouthbreathing idiot who thinks he's funny, and I'm sick of this series. show less
The vampire's brother, Kyle, as blonde and pretty as she had been a moment before, landed in the space I had occupied. He too dropped to his knees with a drooling hiss, fangs showing, eyes bulging. He wore a white cat suit, clinging tight to his curves, along with white boots and gloves, and a short white cape with a deep hood. His clothing was smudged, imperfect, spotted with flecks of scarlet, and his blonde hair in disarray. Blood stained his mouth, like smeared lipstick, or a child with a big cup of juice. A blood mustache. Hells bells.show more
I kept my blasting rod trained on Kyle, my left hand thrust out before me. "So you two are putting the snatch on Lydia, eh? Why?"
"Let me kill him," moaned the
male, his eyes all black, empty and hungry. "Kelly. I'm hungry."
So sue me, I weird out when someone starts talking about eating me. I swung the blasting rod right at Kyle's face and started sending power into it, setting the tip to glowing. "Yeah, Kelly," I said. "Let him try."
Kelly rippled, beneath her skin, and it was enough to make my stomach turn. Something like that just ain't right, even when you know what's underneath. "This affair is none of yours, wizard."
"The girl is under my protection," I said. "You two clear out, now, and I won't have to get rough with you."
"That will not happen," Kelly said, her voice deadly quiet.
"Kelly," the male moaned again. More drool slithered out of his mouth, dripping to the floor. He started shaking, quivering, as if he were about to fly apart. Or at me. [...]
He flung himself atop me, straddling my hips with his thighs, moaning in excitement. I thrust the blasting rod toward him, but he batted it aside, laughing in a wild, hysterical tone, throwing his smouldering cloak off with the other hand. He plunged toward my throat, but I lifted my hands to catch at his mane of hair. I knew it was a futile gesture - he was just too damned strong. I wouldn't be able to hold him off of me for long, a few seconds at most. My heart pounded in my burning chest, and I struggled, gasping in air.
And then droplets of his spittle fell onto my throat, my cheek, into my mouth. And none of it mattered anymore.
It was a glorious sensation, that spread over me - warmth, security, peace. Ecstasy began at my skin and spread through me, easing all the horrid tension from my muscles. My fingers slackened in Kyle's lovely hair, and he purred, his hips writhing against mine. He lowered his mouth toward me, and I felt his breath on my skin, his chest press against me through the thin material of his bodysuit.
Something, some nagging thought, bothered me for a moment. Perhaps it was something about the perfect, lightless depths of his eyes, or the way his fangs rubbed against my throat - no matter how good it felt. But then I felt his lips on my skin, felt him draw in his breath in shivering anticipation, and it stopped mattering. I just wanted more.
Haha, I wish! I just reassigned roles here for funsies, of course it's Kelly who's doing all the writhing and uncontrolled drooling, silly little me. I might have been able to finish the book if it had been my version, but yeah - I'm done with this shit.
Oh, and by the way: I even gave the book more chances and 50 pages later learned this about his godmother, who "purrs" the first thing she says in that scene:
Her golden cat-eyes studied me with their old, familiar warmth, her hair spilling around her in a mane that seemed unaffected by the rain. She didn't seem to mind it soaking her dress, though. It clung to the curves of her body, showed the perfection of her breasts, their tips clearly showing through the silken fabric as she knelt beside me.
And this about Bianca another 50 pages later, who - surprisingly! - "purrs" the first thing she says in that scene:
Bianca wasn't tall, but she was statuesque in a way you only find in erotic magazines and embarrassing dreams. Pale of skin, dark of hair and eye, full of sensuous curves, from her mouth to her hips, everything possessed of luscious ripeness coupled with slender strength that would have caught the eye of any man. She wore a gown of flickering flame. I don't mean that she wore a red dress - she wore flame, gathered about her in the shape of an evening gown, blue at its base fading through the colors of a candle to red as it cupped her full, gorgeous breasts.
Most surprising is the fact that I finally gave up on the book only after Harry lets himself get poisoned by drinking wine served to him at his sworn enemy's party, dressep up in a ridiculous costume designed to enrage his deadly enemies even more. That's not gumption, it just makes Harry look like a mouthbreathing idiot who thinks he's funny, and I'm sick of this series. show less
I was wondering what had been going on with Bianca!! I had read the first few chapters a few months ago, so I had gone back and skimmed over them only to be instantly pulled in again. This was the first book introducing Michael. He is an AMAZING addition. I love just how strong, faithful and unwavering he is. Usually people think of priests and 'holy people' as fragile. In games they are the female 'healers' it was awesome to see such a strong bad-a$$ mofo.
I had also been wondering in this setting about ghosts and this was the first time that was really addressed, and it knocked me over. I usually read before bed and I found myself exhausted in the mornings from staying up way too late, not able to put the book down.
Poor poor Susan... show more I won't spoil anything, but Jim Butcher obviously doesn't write faerie tales. It's refreshing and agonizing for everything to not be perfect and A ok at the end.
I can't wait for the next book! show less
I had also been wondering in this setting about ghosts and this was the first time that was really addressed, and it knocked me over. I usually read before bed and I found myself exhausted in the mornings from staying up way too late, not able to put the book down.
Poor poor Susan... show more I won't spoil anything, but Jim Butcher obviously doesn't write faerie tales. It's refreshing and agonizing for everything to not be perfect and A ok at the end.
I can't wait for the next book! show less
Poor Harry Dresden. The man just cannot catch a break. Every time he defeats a big bad, another one rears its ugly head, causing more mayhem and danger. In Grave Peril, Harry has the benefit of the support and back-up of his friend, Michael. A certified Knight of God, Michael brings the power of faith to the battles against the forces of evil, with much success. This added element humanizes Harry by showcasing the fact that in spite of all his powers, there are powers that can supersede his own and for which he needs help if he hopes to win his battles against evil.
Much of Grave Peril is spent in the Never-Never, introducing the reader to Harry's fairy godmother, who has insidious plans for Harry of which the reader only catches hints. show more The reader also gets additional hints that Harry's memories of his mother and father may be faulty, or at least his understanding of their natures may be skewed. There is much more to Harry's past than even Harry realizes, and these tantalizing glimpses at his mysterious family add a layer of continuity and intrigue to the overarching plot. With a total of fourteen novels in the series, and more to follow, one can only imagine that the truth will be revealed in dribs and drabs. However, enough is revealed in each, so far, that the reader is satisfied with the small bit of knowledge learned and eagerly anticipates learning more.
At the beginning of this audiobook, Jim Butcher introduces this third novel in his Dresden series and mentions that the series owes its popularity to James Marsters' narration. I agree wholeheartedly. Marsters epitomizes Dresden: his chivalry, his inability to run away from danger, and his snarkiness. In Marsters, Dresden comes alive. Marsters' Dresden is more than the only actively practicing wizard in the Chicagoland area but rather an everyman, one with special powers but still fallible to a pretty face, poverty, and danger. The reader cares because Dresden, through Marsters, is so earnest in his need to help the less fortunate. It really adds an entirely new dimension to a fabulous storyline.
Grave Peril is not perfect. There is much that is left unanswered, and the mysterious Big Bad Wizard, with powers Harry has never before seen and who is behind a majority of the evil doings, appears and then disappears without any true confrontation. One can only assume it is because Harry will face this threat again, but there is no clear resolution between the two foes. The tidy endings that marked the first two novels is missing with this third novel. A decidedly Pyrrhic victory for Harry leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth of the reader, if only because it is a departure from what the reader has come to expect.
In spite of the flaws in Grave Peril, it is so easy to gush about this series because James Marsters is truly a fabulous narrator. Of even more importance, however, is the fact that the stories are extremely entertaining. Harry is flawed, but the reader can overlook those flaws because Harry means well. His unique perspective on power, and in the case of Grave Peril, the power of faith, are comforting to readers, as it takes the mystical, fantastic elements of magic and makes them seem real and attainable. In spite of all the bad that Harry faces, he remains confident that good will always win. As a metaphor for our own society and its evils, Harry provides hope. It is an endearing message wrapped in an exciting package. show less
Much of Grave Peril is spent in the Never-Never, introducing the reader to Harry's fairy godmother, who has insidious plans for Harry of which the reader only catches hints. show more The reader also gets additional hints that Harry's memories of his mother and father may be faulty, or at least his understanding of their natures may be skewed. There is much more to Harry's past than even Harry realizes, and these tantalizing glimpses at his mysterious family add a layer of continuity and intrigue to the overarching plot. With a total of fourteen novels in the series, and more to follow, one can only imagine that the truth will be revealed in dribs and drabs. However, enough is revealed in each, so far, that the reader is satisfied with the small bit of knowledge learned and eagerly anticipates learning more.
At the beginning of this audiobook, Jim Butcher introduces this third novel in his Dresden series and mentions that the series owes its popularity to James Marsters' narration. I agree wholeheartedly. Marsters epitomizes Dresden: his chivalry, his inability to run away from danger, and his snarkiness. In Marsters, Dresden comes alive. Marsters' Dresden is more than the only actively practicing wizard in the Chicagoland area but rather an everyman, one with special powers but still fallible to a pretty face, poverty, and danger. The reader cares because Dresden, through Marsters, is so earnest in his need to help the less fortunate. It really adds an entirely new dimension to a fabulous storyline.
Grave Peril is not perfect. There is much that is left unanswered, and the mysterious Big Bad Wizard, with powers Harry has never before seen and who is behind a majority of the evil doings, appears and then disappears without any true confrontation. One can only assume it is because Harry will face this threat again, but there is no clear resolution between the two foes. The tidy endings that marked the first two novels is missing with this third novel. A decidedly Pyrrhic victory for Harry leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth of the reader, if only because it is a departure from what the reader has come to expect.
In spite of the flaws in Grave Peril, it is so easy to gush about this series because James Marsters is truly a fabulous narrator. Of even more importance, however, is the fact that the stories are extremely entertaining. Harry is flawed, but the reader can overlook those flaws because Harry means well. His unique perspective on power, and in the case of Grave Peril, the power of faith, are comforting to readers, as it takes the mystical, fantastic elements of magic and makes them seem real and attainable. In spite of all the bad that Harry faces, he remains confident that good will always win. As a metaphor for our own society and its evils, Harry provides hope. It is an endearing message wrapped in an exciting package. show less
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Jim Butcher was born in Independence, Missouri on October 26, 1971. He is the author of The Dresden Files series, the Codex Alera series, Side Jobs, Ghost Story, and the Cinder Spires series. He has also written a Spider-Man novel entitled The Darkest Hours and a novelette entitled Backup. He has contributed to numerous anthologies including My show more Big Fat Supernatural Wedding, Blood Lite, and Many Bloody Returns. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- I felt uncomfortable, approaching the church -- not for any weirdo quasi-mystical reason. Just because I'd never been comfortable with churches in general. The Church had killed a lot of wizards in its day, believing them in ... (show all)league with Satan. It felt strange to be just strolling up on business. Hi, God, it's me, Harry. Please don't turn me into a pillar of salt. (chapter 9)
Thaumaturgy is traditional magic, all about drawing symbolic links between items or people then investing energy to get the effect that you want. You can do a lot with thaumaturgy, provided you have enough time to plan things... (show all) out, and more time to prepare a ritual, the symbolic objects, and the magical circle.
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