Turn Coat (Dresden Files, #11)

by Jim Butcher

Harry Dresden, professional wizard, has done his best to keep his nose clean where the White Council of Wizards is concerned. Even so, his past misdeeds have cast a constant shadow of suspicion over him in the eyes of the Wardens, those wizards responsible for enforcing the Laws of Magic. Now Dresden finds himself faced with a nightmarish dilemma: Morgan, formerly his chief persecutor among the Wardens, has been wrongly accused of treason against the White Council - and has come to Harry for help. Dresden faces a daunting task: clear Morgan's name while simultaneously hiding him from the Wardens and the supernatural bounty hunters sent to find him, discover the identity of the true turncoat and, of course, avoid accusations of treachery of his own. A single mistake may mean that heads - quite literally - will roll. And one of them could be his own ...

• ISBN10: 0451462564
• ISBN13: 9780451462565
• Publish Date: 7 April 2009 (first published 1 April 2009)
• Publish Status: Remaindered
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Books Australia
• Imprint: Signet
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 432
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

When Warden Morgan is suspected of treason against the Wizards of the White Council, he turns to Harry. If you've been reading or listening to the series, you know how hard this must have been for Morgan. 
Someone has murdered a member of the White Council and Morgan is on the run suspected of committing the crime. Harry would love to turn him in, but this had to be an inside job and with his luck they 'll accuse him of something next. Spiders in the woods, traitors and a skin-walker soon have Harry and his friends testing their abilities.

I loved the story that unfolded and believe it to be the best of the series to date. I know, I know I say this with each book..but it was. Not only was I emotionally invested but we bear witness to enemies becoming allies and see friendships tested. I've never cared for Morgan but by the end I found him to be rather noble.

The White Council is in a pickle and the political climate for paranormals and supernaturals is being tested. The Black Council is gaining more power and they must answer this attack. Senior Council member Listens to Wind impressed me, angered me and told it like it was.

Molly makes a mistake and I seriously worry about her position as a wizard. Murphy was absent, and I missed our brave officer. Thomas plays a key role and Harry's love for him is evident. I adored Mouse and firmly believe all urban fantasy series need a dog or suitable companion for their hero.

Nail biting moments, battles, betrayals and more kept me listening. If you haven't yet listened to this series, I cannot recommend it enough. I laugh, pull my hair out and lose sleep. James Marsters is brilliant and once again made listening a pleasure. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[empressbrooke]

I often have a difficult time reviewing books in a series, so I'll just say this one thing: I'm continually thrilled by the fact that every event in the Dresden Files series is relevant to the struggle in Turn Coat. So many authors miss the "why?" - why start a series at a certain point in time? Why is the main character the focal point, how are they special? Why does anything happen? Jim Butcher has an answer for each question and I want to hug him for it. Once again, he serves up sacrifices and tough blows along with the victories, and it's become clear to me that Butcher and Joss Whedon have a lot in common.

Okay, when's the next book coming out? :)