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“But the only way never to do the wrong thing is never to do anything.”

Quote by Jim Butcher

Book:The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

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The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

This collection includes a series of fantasy novels that delve into the life of Harry Dresden, a professional wizard who navigates the supernatural world while living in the bustling city of Chicago. The books in this collection are part of the larger Dresden Files series, which combines elements of magic, mystery, and detective work. more

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Jim Butcher, born on October 26, 1971, is an American fantasy author known for his unique world-building and imaginative storytelling. His 'Dresden Files' series has gained immense popularity among readers. more

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Book:The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

Source: The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

“You rush a miracle worker, you get lousy miracles!”

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Book:Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

Source: Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

“If your opponent has you by fifty pounds, winning a fight against him is a dubious proposition, at best. If your opponent has you by eight thousand and fifty pounds, you’ve left the realm of combat and enrolled yourself in Road-kill 101. Or possibly in a Tom and Jerry cartoon.”

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Book:Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

Source: Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

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Book:Small Favour: The Dresden Files, Book Ten

Source: Small Favour: The Dresden Files, Book Ten

“That’s the problem with you nearly immortal types,” I said. “You couldn’t spot a pop culture reference if it skittered up and implanted an embryo down your esophagus.”

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Book:Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

Source: Small Favor: A Novel of the Dresden Files

“Gruff,” I said, “I find myself largely clueless about why mortal women do what they do. It will take a wiser man than me to understand what’s in a fae woman’s mind.”

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Book:The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

Source: The Dresden Files Collection 7-12

“Fog everywhere. Fog up the river where it flows among green airs and meadows; fog down the river, where it rolls defiled among the tiers of shipping, and the waterside pollutions of a great (and dirty) city.... Chance people on the bridges peeping over the parapets into a nether sky of fog, with fog all round them, as if they were up in a balloon and hanging in the misty clouds.”

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“Sometimes I feel like I have walked into the middle of a movie. Maybe I can make my own movie. The film will be the story of my life. No, not my life, but of this experience. I'll call it what the lady who is the prosecutor called me. MONSTER.”

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Source: The Raven and Other Favorite Poems