Recommendations based on Mean Streetsby Jim Butcher

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  1. Cold Days

    by Jim Butcher
    Wizard Harry Dresden must protect Chicago from a powerful Winter Fae Lord.

    You can't keep a good wizard down - even when he wants to stay that way. For years, Harry Dresden has been Chicago's only professional wizard, but a bargain made in desperation with the Queen of Air ... (Goodreads)

  2. Turn Coat

    by Jim Butcher
    Wizard detective must uncover a traitor within the magical community to save his life.

    Nearly a year and a half after the events in, Small Favor, , a wounded Warden Morgan shows up at Dresden's apartment, asking for protection from the other Wardens. Morgan reveals that he was drugged ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Changes

    by Jim Butcher
    Harry Dresden, wizard detective, faces new challenges as he navigates the dangerous world of the supernatural in Chicago.

    Susan Rodriguez contacts Dresden to tell him they have a daughter, Margaret Angelica ("Maggie" for short), who has been kidnapped by the Duchess Arianna, the widow of a Red Court duke that Ebenezar ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Magic Strikes

    by Ilona Andrews
    A female shapeshifter and an alpha shape-shifting couple must band together to defeat an ancient evil.

    Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the ... (Goodreads)

  5. Royal Assassin

    by Robin Hobb
    A journey of self-discovery and growth, as a young man discovers his hidden powers and learns to use them.

    Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant ... (Goodreads)

  6. Strange Brew

    by P.N. Elrod
    A collection of short stories featuring vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beings in a noir-inspired world.

    Today's hottest urban fantasy authors come together in this delicious brew that crackles and boils over with tales of powerful witches and dark magic! In Charlaine Harris' "Bacon," a beautiful ... (Goodreads)

  7. Cast in Courtlight

    by Michelle Sagara
    Kaylin Neya, a human with magical abilities, navigates political intrigue and danger in the high court of Elantra.

    No good deed goes unpunished… In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task. And so, after defeating a dark evil, Kaylin must enter a place of deceit and treachery. A world where ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Taming of the Shrew

    by William Shakespeare
    A wealthy man seeks to marry off his shrewish daughter, but finds a suitor who can match her wit.

    Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. ... (Goodreads)

  9. Nightlife

    by Rob Thurman
    Two siblings, one a monster hunter and the other a shape-shifter, navigate the supernatural underworld of New York City.

    There are monsters among us. There always have been and there always will be. I’ve known that since I can remember, just like I’ve always known I was one ... Well, half of one, anyway. Welcome to New ... (Goodreads)

  10. Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Alcatraz and his friends must save the kingdom of Mokia from the evil Librarians. Full of humor, action, and adventure.

    Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia continues the adventures Alcatraz Smedry and his unusual family and friends who are members of the Free Kingdoms and fighting to protect the world from the ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Blood Cross

    by Faith Hunter
    Vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock is hired to investigate a series of murders in New Orleans, but the case becomes personal when her friend is targeted.

    Jane Yellowrock is back on the prowl against the children of the night... The vampire council has hired skinwalker Jane Yellowrock to hunt and kill one of their own who has broken sacred ancient ... (Goodreads)

  12. Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Alcatraz and his friends must stop the evil Librarians from using their magical powers to take over the world.

    Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones, is the second novel in the Alcatraz series. Sanderson continues the series as Alcatraz goes to the Library of Alexandria and tries to rescue his Dad and Grandpa ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Blood Memory

    by Greg Iles
    A lawyer returns to her hometown in Mississippi to defend her father, a civil rights activist, against murder charges. Secrets from the past resurface.

    Forensic expert "Cat" Ferry has a stellar reputation until a panic attack paralyzes her at a New Orleans murder scene. Praying the attack is a one-time event, she continues working, but when the same ... (Goodreads)

  14. Valiant

    by Jack Campbell
    A young woman disguises herself as a boy to join a spaceship crew and fight in an interstellar war.

    Not sure what to expect after the heavy damage the Syndicate's inflicted on his fleet when they escaped 11 days before, John 'Black Jack' Geary discovers the Lakota system is practically undefended ... (Wikipedia)

  15. An Unwelcome Quest

    by Scott Meyer
    Martin and his friends are forced to embark on a dangerous quest in a virtual reality game. Hilarity ensues.

    Ever since Martin Banks and his fellow computer geeks discovered that reality is just a computer program to be happily hacked, they’ve been jaunting back and forth through time, posing as medieval ... (Goodreads)

  16. Relentless

    by Jack Campbell
    Captain John "Black Jack" Geary awakens from a century-long sleep to lead the Alliance Fleet against the Syndicate Worlds.

    The plot of Relentless picks up in Dilawa. John 'Black Jack' Geary, commander of the fleet, after much deliberation, mostly due to struggling with potential losses regardless of his decision, sets ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Paths Not Taken

    by Simon R. Green
    A collection of short stories featuring alternate realities and unexpected twists. Each story explores the consequences of different choices.

    John Taylor just discovered his long-gone mother created the Nightside—the dark heart of London—and intends to destroy it. To save his birthplace, he will have to travel back through a very ... (Goodreads)

  18. BookRags Summary: A Storm of Swords

    by BookRags
    A battle for the Iron Throne as the great houses of Westeros clash in a civil war.

    This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion. A Storm of Swords by George ... (Goodreads)

  19. Skinwalker

    by Faith Hunter
    A shapeshifting skinwalker must use her powers to protect her people from a dangerous enemy.

    First in a brand new series from the author of the Rogue Mage novels Jane Yellowrock is the last of her kind—a skinwalker of Cherokee descent who can turn into any creature she desires and hunts ... (Goodreads)

  20. Kill the Dead

    by Richard Kadrey
    A supernatural detective story, uncovering the secrets of a dark and mysterious underworld.

    What do you do after you’ve crawled out of Hell to wreak bloody revenge? If you’re Stark you turn to bounty hunting, tracking and decimating whatever rogue monsters you’re paid to kill. Stark hates ... (Goodreads)

  21. Fated

    by Benedict Jacka
    Alex Verus, a diviner with the ability to see the future, must navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics to protect himself and those he cares about.

    Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex's own powers aren't as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible ... (Goodreads)

  22. The School of Essential Ingredients

    by Erica Bauermeister
    A cooking class helps its students find personal growth and explore the power of food in their lives.

    Reminiscent of, Chocolat, and, Like Water for Chocolate, a gorgeously written novel about life, love, and the magic of food. The School of Essential Ingredients follows the lives of eight students ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Abyss Beyond Dreams

    by Peter F. Hamilton
    A group of humans are trapped in a mysterious void, where they must fight for survival against an alien race and uncover the secrets of their new environment.

    The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, one of the founders of the Commonwealth, receives a visit from the Raiel—self-appointed guardians of the Void, the enigmatic construct at the core of the galaxy that ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

    by Douglas Adams
    An offbeat detective story set in a surreal, supernatural world.

    Dirk Gently, who calls himself a " holistic detective", has happened upon what he thinks is a rather comfortable situation. A wealthy man in the record industry has retained him, spinning a story ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Hunting Ground

    by Patricia Briggs
    A werewolf pack fights to protect their home against a powerful enemy.

    Anna Latham didn’t know how complicated life could be until she became a werewolf. And until she was mated to Charles Cornick, the son — and enforcer — of Bran, the leader of the North American ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Iron Duke

    by Meljean Brook
    In a steampunk world, the Iron Duke and a detective team up to solve a mystery involving a deadly virus and political intrigue.

    After the Iron Duke freed England from Horde control, he instantly became a national hero. Now Rhys Trahaearn has built a merchant empire on the power - and fear - of his name. And when a dead body ... (Goodreads)

  27. Grey Sister

    by Mark Lawrence
    Nona Grey continues her training at the Convent of Sweet Mercy, facing new challenges and enemies.

    The second novel in a brilliant fantasy trilogy from the international bestselling author of, Prince of Thorns,. Behind its walls, the Convent of Sweet Mercy has trained young girls to hone their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. An Artificial Night

    by Seanan McGuire
    October Daye, a changeling knight, must rescue kidnapped children from the realm of the fae.

    Changeling knight in the court of the Duke of Shadowed Hills, October "Toby" Daye has survived numerous challenges that would destroy fae and mortal alike. Now Toby must take on a nightmarish new ... (Goodreads)

  29. Late Eclipses

    by Seanan McGuire
    Half-fairy detective Toby Daye must solve a murder mystery while navigating political intrigue and personal turmoil in the faerie world.

    October "Toby" Daye, changeling knight in the service of Duke Sylvester Torquill, finds the delicate balance of her life shattered when she learns that an old friend is in dire trouble. Lily, Lady of ... (Goodreads)

  30. High Heat

    by Lee Child
    Jack Reacher investigates a case of arson in a small town, uncovering a web of corruption and violence.

    Thriller master Lee Child returns with an exclusive eBook short story. In the midst of a savage heat wave and an infamous murder spree, a blackout awakens the dark side of the city that never ... (Goodreads)