In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. 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. More on our upcoming works page join our newsletter for weekly dresden drops of new microfiction, art, contests, interviews, sample chapters, and more. Each story takes place before or after a novel in the series. I know im in the minority here for this, but i actually prefer the glover version of ghost story to the marsters version. The dresden filesseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The dresden files are jims first published series, telling the story of harry blackstone copperfield dresden, chicagos first and only wizard p. Aug 07, 2011 ghost story by jim butcher is the thirteenth book of his popular dresden files series involving wizard detective harry dresden. Skin game audiobook free jim butchers skin game audiobook is the highly anticipated 15th adventure of chicagos only professional wizard, harry dresden. 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.
Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from. James marsters narrator 2003 fool moon the dresden files series book 2 jim butcher author. I listened to the sample of the ghost story audiobook with the new narrator and he does not hold a candle to marsters. Jim butcher reads ghost story chapter 1 of 4 youtube.
However, ghost story does end on somewhat of a cliffhanger. Several months have passed since harrys death tho his body has yet to be recovered. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Written by jim butcher, audiobook narrated by james marsters. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by. I just wanted to see if anyone else feels the same way i do about the ghost story audio book. The problem is he must do it without any assistance from magic. 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. Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from james marsters. Users who reposted jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. The first novel, storm front, was published in 2000 by roc books. Murdered by an unknown assassin, harry is no less determined to help his imperiled friends. When we last left the mighty wizard detective harry dresden, he wasnt doing well.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ghost story the dresden files series book jim butcher author 2011 cold days. Browse audiobooks read by james marsters sorted by best. I feel that death masks, book 5, is where reading this series out of order starts to do you an injustice. The dresden files series jim butcher writer of accompanying material joseph cooper artist 2015. Jan 01, 2011 ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters. The john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt.
Download and listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher. 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. In the meantime, the world has changed and chicago has gone to shit. He is the youngest of three children, having two older sisters. Immediately following the events of changes, harry finds himself between life and the afterlife, where he is informed that there has been. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Earphones awards search our favorite listens with these award winners. Ghost story fairfax county public library overdrive. A novel of the dresden files audible audiobook unabridged. The audio version of ghost story has been rerecorded by james marsters.
James marsters narrator penguin random house audio. Side jobs features several short stories in the world of the dresden files. Users who like jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ghost story. 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. James marsters audiobooks audiobook narrator download. As a narrator, he is the voice of the dresden files audiobooks, a supernatural detective series by jim butcher. Ghost story is the th book in the dresden files, jim butcher s continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden. Penguin audiobooks put together this audio book and its read by john glover. Jim butcher was born in independence, missouri, in 1971.
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. Originally, all except ghost story have been narrated by james marsters. Ghost story by jim butcher read by james marsters audiobook. 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. There are two dresden novels coming out this year peace talks lands july 14th, followed by battle ground on september 29th. This interview with author jim butcher was recorded for the television series fast forward. Jul 26, 2011 ghost story ebook written by jim butcher. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by prh. Ghost story by jim butcher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Ghost story by jim butcher penguin random house audio. Of course jim butcher had to write these characters clearly enough to give mr. Ghost story audiobook is the th audiobook in the dresden files audiobooks, jim butchers continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden. At 17 hours and 52 minutes long unabridged, theres plenty of story to keep you interested. 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 john glover narration was great for an audio book, the guy did a great job, but it wasnt dresden without marsters behind the voice. In skin game jim butcher gives us the traditional heroic quest but with a twist. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Ghost story pierce county library system overdrive. 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. I was dismayed to see that he quit as the dresden files narrator, because he quite simply is the dresden files. Other works set in the dresden files universe include graphic novels, a roleplaying game and a card game. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american author jim butcher.
Users who like jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. James marsters published by roc hardcover on july 26th 2011 genres. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Being dead doesnt stop him when his friends are in danger, but now he has. James marsters returned to read the cold days audio book. Ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters. The dresden files audiobooks listen to the full series. The book feels much more like a dresden files book now. 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. Then, eighteen months later, skin game came out and i decided to give it at try as an audiobook. In 2007, a television series based on the dresden files aired on the american scifi channel. 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. Apr 21, 2015 listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher.
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