A wizard called Harry is working in Chicago as a PI.

Quite a unique idea and one that works very well. Harry isn't always such a nice man, but that does make him interesting.

The magic used in the plot is nicely incorporated, making it believable. Not over-detailed, and I liked the dry humour that runs through the story. A thoroughly enjoyable read, and a story that captured my attention.

You could call the hero of this impressive novel,Harry Dresden a spiritual
soulmate for Laurell Hamilton's Anita blake.Harry dresden the only wizard
you will find in the Chicago's yellow pages is asked by police to help solve a
brutal double-homicide done by dark magic.Dresden soon finds himself in a
deadly web of dark magic, murderous mobsters and of course murder as he
desperately tries to solve the murder before the white council of wizards
executes him for the crime! Butcher introduces us to memorable hero who
is no master wizard or detective but everyman hero,Butcher also gives
Harry some memorable friends and enemies like Karrin Murphy, Harry
gruffy police Lt friend, John Marcone-the dapper but utterly ruthless mafia
boss, a spirit that resides in talking skull who is only thinks about sex,a
vampire Madam! This novel was witty combination of hard-boiled detective
genre and fantasy.