The Dresden Files No. 90359 is it? It sure feels like it and it’s all kicking off. Everyone wants a piece of that fine Harry ass and he’s happy to let them have it as every single enemy and Frenemy Harry has ever made all decide to descend on that central hub of the universe that is Chicago for Peace Talks to sort out all their biznezz.
Narratively this book is allllllll over the shop, Butcher is obviously using it as a kick off point for a new Big Bad Thing that’s going to happen but the main thread here is that Thomas for reasons no one knows tried to kill someone he shouldn’t and is caught. Harry must rescue him of course. Mab is also tied up in it, as is sex pest Lara and the white council are hovering, there’s also Maggie to consider. Harry is spinning a lot of plates (as is Butcher) as per and by the end of the book I was really none the wiser as to why this had all happened but at this point it doesn’t really matter we just go with it. As always the best part of the book is Murphy, the only grown up and only person with an ounce of common sense she always makes these books worth reading and should be in them soooooo much more. Molly remains an irritant.

I for one think this story was very clever.

It is setting up the scene nicely for Battleground the next book as well as showing just how far and different Harry has become as a character as well as his friends and companions.

I think there was an adequate amount of mayhem despite all the other reviews saying it was slow.

The sixteenth book in the bestselling Dresden Files series, Peace Talks once again brings the supernatural side of Chicago into the limelight.

Still reeling from the events of the previous books, Harry Dresden is thrust straight back into the action when a series of supernatural peace talks is announced. Harry faces the hard task of balancing personal priorities with professional duties - and as the stakes climb higher, it becomes increasingly difficult to fulfil both.

As is the case with the rest of the series, one of the main selling points of Peace Talks is its humour. From witty one-liners to Harry's jokes, there's a lighthearted quip on almost every page. This is one of the qualities that sets The Dresden Files apart from other fantasy novels, and Jim Butcher has undoubtedly mastered it.

Peace Talks is the sixteenth book in the series so by now, there's a certain assumption that readers will be up to date with all things Dresden. The book dives straight into the action and barely any introduction is given to the characters or the events. It may take a little while to get back up to speed with Harry's Chicago and its inhabitants - there are a lot of characters in this book! - but once you do, it's easy to get sucked into the storyline.

That being said, this book starts off very slowly. Although the pace definitely picks up towards the end, much of Peace Talks reads like filler rather than actual plot, with a great setup for the next book. It's a shame because there's so much potential with this world, but Peace Talks lacks that special spark that many of the earlier Dresden books enjoyed.

However, Peace Talks has left me wanting more, once again. If you need me, I'll be here waiting (not so) patiently to read book seventeen!

Pretty good, though I’m not sure how Jim Butcher can up the scales more for Harry Dresden without turning him into some kind of demigod.
The books ending was a definite lead-in to the next novel, so much so that this whole novel felt like kind of an intro, which left me feeling a little let down.

Harry Dresden is neck deep in a pile of sh*t, as usual. This time, the pile did not fit into one book, it ends with a big cliffhanger, so best buy the next one, Battle Grounds, before starting this, so you can immediately start it after you finished this.

I'm huge Dresden Files fan and this was one of my most expected book as it's been quite a long time since last book
Let's say this is a book that can't be read as a standalone as the world building is very complex and there's plenty of characters. There's a lot of backstory but it's better to start from Storm Front and read the series if you want to enjoy this one.
This is a sort of introduction to a second book. There's a lot of growing tension, action but you will need to read Battle Ground to know what will be the solution.
That's the reason for the 4*.
Butcher is always an excellent storyteller and I couldn't put this book down loving every moment and enjoying Harry's antics, his fight with the Winter Mantle and the complexity of supernatural world.
It's recommended as it's gripping and highly entertaining.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book

jim butcher is back with our winter knight harry dresden

so if you like reading about monsters and vampires and things that go bump in the night then this is the book for you, there are a confusing amount of characters but its ok you only need to keep up with harry and what hes doing...

things are looking good for chicago and its ends on a cliff hanger, lets hope its not years before we get the next in this series

This is book 16 in the Harry Dresden files and reading the previous books are essential to fully understand
the worldbuilding and characters .

The Supernatural Nations of the world are planning a meeting in Chicago , Harry's home turf , the Accords are
are fragile .......... can they survive what is on the horizon ?
Harry must not let himself be distracted , his position as Winter Knight and Warden of the White Council were always going to be conflicted - on the personal front he needs to protect his daughter and vampire brother -and on meeting his father he must decide just where his loyalties lie .

Another great read - " Harry's back " - this says it all about Harry and the world he lives in .
An adventure full of plots and twists and turns at every turn .
This book is a precursor to Battle Ground which I think will tie up all the loose ends raised in this book .

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Peace Talks, compared to the excellent previous entry in the series, Skin Game, was somewhat of a disappointment. A decision was made to split a book down the middle, and Peace Talks is the unfortunate first half, with plenty of building tension, but not of the release. Perhaps it will come across better when read concurrently with Battle Ground, but unfortunately that is not what I did.

Harry Dresden's job as the winter knight has come a-calling again, and this time he is required to pay back multiple favours owed to Lara, secret ruler of the White Court Vampires and one of Dresden's most dangerous frenemies. Of course, this comes during crucially important meeting of the accorded nations to discuss a peace in the conflict with the Fomor. What could go wrong? If you've read any Dresden files novels before, and I'm assuming you have, you'll know the answer is everything.

For fans of the Dresden Files, this book develops a lot of the ongoing plots from before - Dresden's struggle with the Winter Mantle, his increasingly fraught relationship with the White Council, his friendships with various local magical entities. It does really well at bringing in a lot of disparate elements from the previous entries, with their long histories and strong personalities. I did feel that the characterisation of Lara Wraith felt a bit off, which undercuts a lot of events - she acts in ways I didn't expect, for reasons that don't appear to be clever plot trickery (I will eat my words if a later novel changes that, but I have a feeling I'm right). Alternately, I did enjoy the turn Dresden's relationship with Ebenezer took.

Unfortunately, as I said, this novel felt like a whole lot of setup, with very little payoff, which means it doesn't standalone well, unlike all of the previous instalments. If you like Dresden, you'll probably like Peace Talks, but I have a hard time believing many people will love it.

This is number 16 in the Harry Dresden series of books. Don't even think about trying to read this if you haven't read the rest of the series. You'll be lost before the end of the first chapter! On the plus side, if you start from book 1 you have 15 fantastic books in the series to read before you get to this one!
The nations of the world are planning to meet in Chicago. It is Dresden's home turf and he is expected to be there. When I say nations I do, of course, mean the supernatural nations including the White Court, Mab Queen of the Winter Court, the Wizard's Council and a host of other creatures. The accords hold a precarious peace but can they survive what is coming now? On the personal front Harry needs to protect his daughter and his vampire brother, Thomas. He comes face to face with his Father and needs to decide exactly where his loyalties lie.
I loved this book. It was great to be back in Harry's world with the old favourite characters and a few new ones. Harry's world is always complicated but he does his best. It doesn't always work but it is interesting.
This book had me hooked from the start. So much so I was quite cross when we reached the end and I realised that the rest of the story is in the next book! It had better be out soon.
So if you are a fan of clever, well written urban fantasy then look no further than the Harry Dresden series. If, like me, you have been following Harry for years rest assured that this installment will only leave you disappointed in one way - the end comes too soon!
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley.

Harry Dresden is back!

It’s been more than six years since I read Skin Game, the previous book in the Dresden Files series – not because of losing interest in the series (I love it), but because real life interrupted the author’s output – so I was pretty worried that I wouldn’t remember enough of the storyline to fully appreciate the new story, but it was like slipping into an old pair of slippers.

Harry is his usual smart-mouthed self, desperately trying to do his best for everybody whilst being forced into conflict with the very people he’s attempting to protect. His positions as Winter Knight and Warden of the White Council were always going to clash, but Peace Talks is where the wheels really begin to come off the bus. Throw in some major family problems, and Harry’s lot is not an easy one.

Peace Talks is unusual in that the Dresden Files novels can ostensibly be read as standalones. This has been becoming less true as the series has progressed, but I can’t see how a new reader could just pick up Peace Talks and go; there’s just so much that’s gone before. It’s also unusual in that it should really be classed as volume 1 of a two-volume book with the next novel, Battle Ground. Fortunately, Battle Ground has already published, so if you choose you can go straight onto it from Peace Talks – I did, and it’s more than worth it. Think of Peace Talks as the calm before the storm, and Battle Ground as the explosion of the most violent storm you can think of.

Harry is back. ‘Nuff said.

I received a free reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

After a long break, Jim Butcher is back with the follow up to his Dresden series. I was fortunate enough to have caught onto this series following the release of the third book and can honestly say there has never been a dip in the series and Peace Talk delivers. As with the majority of the Dresden Files, you get a fantastic story as well as plot points that are being set up for the next book or two.
This one felt a little more low key than previous books and with the follow-up, Battle Ground released so soon after, there is the feeling this is the first of a two-parter.
This is a great follow-up to a fantastic series and only makes you anticipate Battle Ground.