Changes (Dresden Files, #12)

by Jim Butcher

I answered the phone, no big deal, until I heard the message: 'They've taken our daughter.' Harry Dresden, professional wizard, has never faced anything like this. Arianna Ortega, Red Court vampire, blames Harry for her husband's death - and she's out for revenge. So her discovery that Susan Rodriguez had borne Harry a daughter was an unexpected gift. Arianna's next step was to kidnap the girl and she plans to use her blood in a violent ritual sacrifice designed to kill Harry, Susan and their daughter. With the White Council of Wizards and the Red Court in a state of detente, Harry finds himself alone except for a handful of allies - resources utterly inadequate to challenging the Red King and his entire vampire Court. With the life of his child at stake, Susan's humanity hanging in precarious balance and with his own death looming, Dresden must find a new source of strength. In the past, there had always been a line Harry wouldn't cross, and though dark powers have tempted him time and again, he never gave in. But then, only his own life was at stake.

• ISBN10: 045146317X
• ISBN13: 9780451463173
• Publish Date: 6 April 2010 (first published 1 April 2010)
• Publish Status: Remaindered
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
• Imprint: Signet
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 448
• Language: English

Reviews

[Ben Pick]

There is nothing I can say about this that isn't a spoiler. This novel was titled appropriately and wow does it live up to it.

[jojo_k]

This book hooked me in from the first chapter and what a ride to the very end. Wow, I'm glad I have the next installment ready to go, with that cliffhanger, who could wait?

[kimbacaffeinate]

As is my drug of choice, I listened to the narrations of James Marsters. He has become the voice of these characters and I could not imagine Harry without him. Oh, where to begin. Let me just get this off my chest before I burst...we hear Mouse speak. It was brilliant! Perfection. I laughed so hard I had tears and we were in the middle of some intense shite when it happened.
You might remember I am not a big Susan fan. Well, in Changes I decided I hate her. Strong words I know, but she reveals a secret to Harry that floored me and might just get Harry killed. Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court will use that secret against Harry. You'll need to buckle up and bring supplies before beginning Changes because once you begin you won't be able to put it down.
I laughed, screamed, got angry, cheered and was left in a fetal position by the time all was said and done. If I haven't convinced you to pick up this series by now, all hope is lost. Changes is a pivotal novel and I am anxious to see what Side Jobs, (#12.5) brings. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[tweetybugshouse]

one of this series most exciting books. I kept reading wanting to know what was coming next.