White Night

In "White Night," the ninth installment of Jim Butcher's electrifying Dresden Files series, Chicago's only professional wizard, Harry Dresden, finds himself entangled in a chilling mystery that strikes at the heart of the city's magical community. A brutal serial killer is systematically targeting the lesser supernatural practitioners—those without the raw power to fully defend themselves—leaving a trail of apparent suicides and disappearances. The culprit leaves a menacing calling card: a direct challenge to Harry. As Harry delves into the investigation, the evidence inexorably points towards an unthinkable suspect: his own half-brother, Thomas Raith, a White Court vampire with a complex past. Driven by a desperate need to clear Thomas's name, Harry plunges into a treacherous supernatural power struggle far beyond his usual scope, facing formidable foes and dangerous temptations. Outnumbered and outclassed, Harry must navigate a deadly game of magic and deceit, where failure means not only his own demise but the death of innocents and potentially, his brother. This novel explores themes of family loyalty, sacrifice, and the seductive nature of power amidst a backdrop of escalating supernatural conflict.