In my opinion, Jim Butcher is one of the best writers in existence today. He writes excellent stories, with a good overarching "story arc" - while still providing entertaining "resolved in one book" stories. His books are filled with action, adventure, and heavily leavened with humor.
His Dresden Files series features Harry Dresden, a PI and practicing Wizard who lives in Chicago. He works as a consultant for the Chicago PD, and also takes on projects of his own.
The Codex Alera series features a different world altogether: Swords and Sorcery (or, as Jim himself apparently put it: "Roman Legions meets Pokemon".) The story revolves around Tavi, a boy without any Elementals (called "furies") at his command, in a world where everyone can command at least one Elemental. Horses, bad guys, external threats and giant talking magic-wielding wolves all help to make this series a fabulous ride.
Jim Butcher has an online presence at http://www.jim-butcher.com/
There you can read more about his books, check out a calendar of events, listen to his podcast, or join the discussion forums.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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