OMG! Jim Butcher shows everyone that he is the best urban fantasy writer out there. With this latest installment (14) of Chicago's only open wizard Harry Dresden, Butcher shows how to weave an exceptional fantasy tale with each installment getting better than the last. I was not a huge fan of Ghost Story; however, I got more into it by the end. Once through about 1/2 of Cold Days the story and plot of the prior novel is even more invaluable to where Butcher is taking the series. I am amazed that after 14 books, not one of them is "samey" and while some parts can be predicted, the plot twists and turns in unexpected ways - in every story. I cannot stress this enough: if you like fantasy, if you like action, if you like humor, frankly if you like books you owe it to yourself to give Dresden a go. I would suggest starting no later than the 3rd book: the first two are good, but the story really picks up in the 3rd book. You won't be disappointed!