In 'Small Favor', Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, finds his precarious life violently upended when Mab, the notoriously ruthless monarch of the Winter Court of the Sidhe, demands he fulfill a favor he owes her. This isn't a simple task; Mab requires Harry to hunt down and retrieve an item stolen from her vault by a formidable, ancient being known as the Denarians. What begins as a desperate search quickly escalates into a brutal war on multiple fronts. Harry is forced to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Fae, confront the terrifying power of fallen angels, and contend with a host of other supernatural threats. He finds himself caught between his loyalties, his moral code, and the desperate need to survive, all while facing the daunting prospect of an untrustworthy ally in the form of Maeve, the Winter Lady, and a relentless enemy whose power rivals his own. The stakes are personal, the battles are epic, and the consequences could reshape the supernatural world forever.
Critical Reception
"Considered a pivotal entry in the Dresden Files series, 'Small Favor' is widely praised for its relentless pacing, deepening mythology, and character development, solidifying its place as a fan-favorite and critical success in urban fantasy."