Paranormal investigations are Harry Dresden's business, and Chicago is his beat as he tries to bring law and order to a world of wizards and monsters that exist alongside everyday life. And though most inhabitants of the Windy City don't believe in magic, the Special Investigations department of the Chicago PD knows better.
Karrin Murphy is the head of SI and Harry's good friend. So when a killervampire threatens to destroy Murphy's reputation unless Harry does her bidding, he has no choice. The vampire wants the Word of Kemmler(whatever that is) and all the power that comes with it. Now Harry is in arace against time -- and six merciless necromancers -- to find the Word before Chicago experiences a Halloween night to wake the dead...
Plot points
Bob is revealed to have served the necromancer Heinrich Kemmler before serving Justin DuMorne.
The shadow of Lasciel begins to appear to Harry, after he intentionally infuses his magic with Hellfire for the first time.
Harry becomes a member of the Wardens.
Warden Commander Luccio is forced into a younger body by the necromancer Corpsetaker.
