{"product_id":"brief-cases-9780451492111","title":"Brief Cases","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn all-new Dresden Files story headlines this urban fantasy short story collection starring the Windy City's favorite wizard.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe world of Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is rife with intrigue--and creatures of all supernatural stripes. And you'll make their intimate acquaintance as Harry delves into the dark side of truth, justice, and the American way in this must-have short story collection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the Wild West to the bleachers at Wrigley Field, humans, zombies, incubi, and even fey royalty appear, ready to blur the line between friend and foe. In the never-before-published \"Zoo Day,\" Harry treads new ground as a dad, while fan-favorite characters Molly Carpenter, his onetime apprentice, White Council Warden Anastasia Luccio, and even Bigfoot stalk through the pages of more classic tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith twelve stories in all, \u003ci\u003eBrief Cases\u003c\/i\u003e offers both longtime fans and first-time readers tantalizing glimpses into Harry's funny, gritty, and unforgettable realm, whetting their appetites for more to come from the wizard with a heart of gold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe collection includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Curses,\" from \u003ci\u003eNaked City\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Ellen Datlow\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"AAAA Wizardry,\" from the Dresden Files RPG\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Even Hand,\" from \u003ci\u003eDark and Stormy Knights\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by P. N. Elrod\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"B is for Bigfoot,\" from \u003ci\u003eUnder My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Republished in \u003ci\u003eWorking for Bigfoot\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"I was a Teenage Bigfoot,\" from \u003ci\u003eBlood Lite III: Aftertaste\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Kevin J. Anderson. Republished in \u003ci\u003eWorking for Bigfoot\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Bigfoot on Campus,\" from \u003ci\u003eHex Appeal\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by P. N. Elrod. Republished in \u003ci\u003eWorking for Bigfoot\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Bombshells,\" from \u003ci\u003eDangerous Women\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Jury Duty,\" from \u003ci\u003eUnbound\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Shawn Speakman\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Cold Case,\" from \u003ci\u003eShadowed Souls\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie Hughes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Day One,\" from \u003ci\u003eUnfettered II\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Shawn Speakman\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"A Fistful of Warlocks,\" from\u003ci\u003e Straight Outta Tombstone\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by David Boop\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Zoo Day,\" a brand-new novella, original to this collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ace Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780451492111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Jim Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637450436764,"sku":"9780451492111","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_30f27242-ce93-4639-89e2-98b1517ccfb4.jpg?v=1603844798","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/brief-cases-9780451492111","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}