Small favor
Harry Dresden thought he was finally getting a break, but an old debt to the Queen of the Winter Court has come due. He's been called to perform a small favor that will put him in the middle of a dangerous conflict. This task will test his abilities and loyalties like never before.
Chicago's only professional wizard, bound by an old debt to Mab and sent to find the kidnapped crime boss John Marcone.
The ruthless Queen of the Winter Court, who calls in a life-debt and compels Harry to serve as her Emissary in this book.
Leader of the Denarians, whose scheme to use the kidnapped John Marcone drives the book's central conflict.
A retired Knight of the Cross and Harry's close friend, wounded during the rescue of Marcone but recovering by the book's end.
A pixie in Harry's service who tries to warn him of danger and brings faerie reinforcements to help at the climax.
The book concludes with a significant resolution to its immediate conflict, but it also introduces new elements that clearly set up future developments in the series. Readers will find a sense of closure for the main plot while anticipating the next installment.
Small Favor is the tenth book in the Dresden Files series and relies heavily on established character relationships and ongoing plotlines. New readers would benefit from starting with earlier books to fully appreciate the context and character development.
Small Favor is an integral part of the Dresden Files series, which is Jim Butcher's primary urban fantasy work. It does not directly connect to his other series, such as the Codex Alera, as they exist in separate fictional universes.
