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  • The Dresden Files, Book 7
  • Written by: Jim Butcher
  • Narrated by: James Marsters
  • Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (513 ratings)

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Dead Beat

Written by: Jim Butcher
Narrated by: James Marsters
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Publisher's Summary

When a killer vampire threatens to destroy head of Special Investigations Karrin Murphy's reputation, unless Harry delivers the powerful Word of Kemmler to her, he has no choice. Now Harry is in a race against time to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead.

©2006 Jim Butcher (P)2010 Penguin

What the critics say

"Butcher's latest maintains the momentum of previous Dresden outings and builds the suspense right up to a rousing conclusion." ( Booklist)

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I hate you all.

Seriously. Time to leave grade 6 behind, people. It doesn't get any more juvenile than this tripe.

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so far the best entry in the series !!

once again the thematic play in this book was incredible, from the title to the end, everything feels so connected!

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One of my favourite Dresden’s

This is one of the best Dresden Files. They’re all fantastic but Dead Beat is pivotal for so many important characters. James is the best, the very best narrator 💕

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Absolutely amazing.

For decades, this one book series was my absolute favourite. I thoroughly enjoyed the Dresden Files going through them, but this specific book sealed DF as my number one favourite series of all time. Very clever, hilarious, and unexpected.

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I love these books. they just keep getting better

I can't get enough I'm buying the whole series. voice acting is really good I believe he is the characters

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Still fun

It’s a great listen with characters that are just pure entertainment and escape. Keep it up the good work.

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excellent work of art!

Love the Dresden files. Excellent series of novels and amazing storyline. Its a total must read.

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My favorite so far

I just couldn't believe how it continued to build. The climax of the story was the best in the series. Loved it.

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outstanding

marsters nails it again. great performance and energy, he really sells the series. apparently I needed 2 more words.

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dark and sexy in the best possible way

The wonderful story and characters by Jim Butcher are only enhanced by James Masters amazing narration skills.

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