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When Nicodemus Archleone shows up asking Queen Mab to pay off an old debt, she loans him her [[Harry Dresden|Winter Knight]]. |
When Nicodemus Archleone shows up asking Queen Mab to pay off an old debt, she loans him her [[Harry Dresden|Winter Knight]]. |
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Harry finds himself teaming up with the evil Nicodemus and a crew of |
Harry finds himself teaming up with the evil Nicodemus and a crew of professioanls recruited for this job, and he's pretty sure that his employer has no intention of letting him survive. |
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After planning and executing an elaborate heist, Harry, Nicodemus, and the rest of the crew end up fighting in |
After planning and executing an elaborate heist, Harry, Nicodemus, and the rest of the crew end up fighting in Hades. Narrowly escaping a surprise betrayal, Harry is forced to kill Lasciel's new host, and barely defeats Ursiel, who is now inhabiting one of the forest people. Narrowly escaping a surprise betrayal, Nicodemus attempts to kill Michael's family, after sacrificing his own daughter to gain entrance into the Vault of Hades. |
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 Skin Game cover | |
| Author | Jim Butcher |
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| Cover artist | Christian McGrath |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Dresden Files |
| Genre | Detective Contemporary fantasy Urban Fantasy |
| Published | Tor Books |
Publication date | May 27th, 2014 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | [[Special:BookSources/%7F%27%22%60UNIQ--templatestyles-00000000-QINU%60%22%27%7F%5B%5BSpecial%3ABookSources%2F978-0-451-46439-2+%7C978-0-451-46439-2%5D%5D+%28US%29%3Cbr%3E%7F%27%22%60UNIQ--templatestyles-00000002-QINU%60%22%27%7F%5B%5BSpecial%3ABookSources%2F978-0-356-50090-4+%7C978-0-356-50090-4%5D%5D+%28UK%29 |978-0-451-46439-2 (US) 978-0-356-50090-4 (UK)]] Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
| Preceded by | Cold Days |
| Followed by | Peace Talks[1] |
Skin Game is an novel in The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. It is the 15th novel in the series.[2]
Background
The first two chapters were finished by April 2013.[2] The cover artwork was posted to Jim Butcher's blog on December 16, 2013.[3] The first five chapters are available on Jim Butcher's site.[4]
Synopsis
When Nicodemus Archleone shows up asking Queen Mab to pay off an old debt, she loans him her Winter Knight. Harry finds himself teaming up with the evil Nicodemus and a crew of professioanls recruited for this job, and he's pretty sure that his employer has no intention of letting him survive.
After planning and executing an elaborate heist, Harry, Nicodemus, and the rest of the crew end up fighting in Hades. Narrowly escaping a surprise betrayal, Harry is forced to kill Lasciel's new host, and barely defeats Ursiel, who is now inhabiting one of the forest people. Narrowly escaping a surprise betrayal, Nicodemus attempts to kill Michael's family, after sacrificing his own daughter to gain entrance into the Vault of Hades.
Publication
The book was published on May 27, 2014.[5]
Plot points
- The White Council: Harry's work with Nicodemus is sure to cause trouble with his standing in the White Council.[2]
- The Denarians: Harry being forced to work with them is the main plot of the book.[2]
- Family ties: Harry's relationship with his daughter Molly appears to be growing.[2]
- A new love interest: Harry's relationship with Murphy almost comes to a head.[2]
- A new love spirit of hope: Harry's relationship with Lash has created a new spirit, like Bob.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/peace-talks-16
- ^ a b c d e f g Lovatt, Rebecca. "My Interview with Jim Butcher". Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ Butcher, Jim. "Skin Game Cover Art!". Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ Butcher, Jim. "Skin Game chapter 5". jim-butcher.com. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ www.amazon.com. "Skin Game". Retrieved 23 December 2013.