In 'Changes,' Harry Dresden, Chicago's sole professional wizard, faces his most profound and devastating personal crisis yet. His former lover, Susan Rodriguez, returns from South America, no longer fully human after a vampiric attack, bringing with her a desperate plea for help. The ruthless Duchess of the Red Court vampires has uncovered a secret Susan has meticulously guarded from everyone, including Harry: they have a child together. To save his daughter from an unimaginable fate, Harry must confront not only the full might of the Red Court but also the terrifying implications of his own untapped power. Forced to consider unleashing the darkest aspects of his magic, Harry is pushed to his absolute limits, making an impossible choice that will forever alter his life, the magical community, and the very fabric of his world.
Critical Reception
"Hailed as a pivotal and intensely emotional installment, 'Changes' is widely regarded as a watershed moment in contemporary urban fantasy, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre."