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The Dresden Files Reading Order

All 17 books in the The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, in the correct order.

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Chicago's only professional wizard works as a private investigator, tackling supernatural crimes while being hunted by increasingly powerful enemies.

Reading Order (Publication)

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Read in publication order. The series improves significantly around book 3-4. Books 16-17 are essentially one story split into two volumes.

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What is the correct reading order for the The Dresden Files series?
Read the The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher in publication order, starting with Storm Front (2000) and ending with Battle Ground (2020). Read in publication order. The series improves significantly around book 3-4. Books 16-17 are essentially one story split into two volumes.
How many books are in the The Dresden Files series?
There are 17 books in the The Dresden Files series. The series is currently ongoing.