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Violence
A lot
Significant wizard-and-demon combat; the heist involves real danger and significant violence
Language
Some
Adult language in Butcher's urban fantasy register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal sexual content; Harry's relationships are handled with his characteristic restraint
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking in the detective noir tradition
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; Harry's situation — forced to work with enemies — creates sustained tension
What this book is about
The fifteenth Dresden Files novel forces Harry to work with Nicodemus Archleone — one of his most dangerous enemies — on a heist to steal something from Hades's vault. Butcher writes explosive urban fantasy with his characteristic humor and escalating stakes; the heist structure is fresh and the character dynamics are excellent. The violence is significant; the adult content is present but mild for the series. For fans who have followed the series.
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