Twelve Months

Harry Dresden has endured countless hardships, and his city has faced its own share of trials. After Harry and his allies barely managed to prevent Chicago from being reduced to ruins, everything has changed. The city is not the only thing transformed; the atmosphere is heavy with a sense of loss that cannot be ignored.
During the fierce conflict, Harry suffered personal losses—people he deeply cared about. Such grief leaves an indelible mark. True to his nature, Harry is tirelessly working to help the city and his friends heal and rebuild, but the burden is overwhelming, and he needs time to recover.
However, time is a luxury Harry cannot afford. Ghouls are lurking through Chicago, slaughtering innocent civilians. Meanwhile, his brother’s life hangs in the balance, and Harry feels helpless to save him. To make matters worse, the Winter Queen of the Fae has allied herself with the White Court vampires — and Harry finds himself betrothed to the alluring yet deadly vampire Lara Raith as part of their pact.
It’s been an arduous year. Now, more than ever, the city calls upon Harry Dresden, the wizard. But after suffering loss and grief, does enough of Harry still remain to face the mounting challenges ahead?
Information about the Audiobook:
| Publisher | Jim Butcher |
| Publish Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Pages | 480 / 16 hrs and 59 mins |
| Language | English |
| Type | Unabridged Audiobook |
| EAN/UPC | 9780593199350 |
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“The high-stakes plotlines keep the pages turning as rapidly as ever, but this installment’s greatest strength lies in its exploration of Dresden’s mental state as his resilience is tested as never before.” Publishers Weekly
“Series fans will be intrigued by the new characters and changes in Harry’s life as Butcher deftly explores the impacts of loss and grief.” Booklist (starred review)
“A thoughtful, emotionally grounded entry that deepens the series while redefining its rhythm… It favors depth over spectacle, offering a nuanced portrait of a hero learning how to endure. For devoted fans, it provides emotional resonance and narrative maturity; for the series as a whole, it marks a thoughtful evolution.” TheMovingWords.com









Kakutani Michiko –
After the release of the previous Dresden novel “Battleground” it was quiet on the next installment “Twelve months” which finally arrived this year. Another one is planned in May which based upon the strength of this book I already pre-ordered.
After the Battle for Chicago Harry Copperfield Dresden needs time to heal physically and mentally. His loss was major both in love and family.
Harry finds himself drawing closer to Maggie his daughter, has been told to get married to Lara Raith of the white vampire clan. Which is the last thing he expected but Mab’s word is very demanding. Harry has his brother who is mortally wounded in a safe place but hé owns a debt of honor.
These 12 months Harry recovers and becomes a different wizard even if hé remains as annoying as ever for the world around him, also very humble as well as a person.
Before the book is over you will encounter very emotional scènes, magical scènes and a brilliant confrontation in which we recognize that Harry Dresden wizard for hire, has become Harry Dresden defender of people, father, teacher and to be married.
Emma Smith –
A great Dresden book. Definitely kind of a bridge book after Battle Ground, but it works so well. The best character relationships and writing when it comes to emotional scenes and dialogue. A wonderful exploration of healing from trauma. Not the most action packed Dresden book, but it is the one with most heart and it’s exactly what was needed. Can’t see this not being in my 2026 Top 10.
Anna Tven –
It not often I find myself on the 18th book in a series and still think this series gets better with each book. But here I am telling you this was a great read. After the destructio and death in the last book Battle Ground Dresden is recovering from both physical and mental injuries. As is Chicago. Main theme of this book is you can get by with a little help form your friends. Kind of book we kind of need now.
AudioBooks Shop –
I’m a crier. I’m also a believer in the importance and power of storytelling.
If Battle Ground was a flash flood, then Twelve Months is the consistent and steady fall of rain. I mean this both in a story sense and as a descriptor of my tear duct activity while listening. The action was as fast as it always is, and in no way would I consider the pacing slow or the story boring, but this isn’t a fun romp with the exhilarating highs and devastating lows typical of a Dresden Files book. Instead, Butcher provides a very honest look at depression brought on by grief and the way healing from loss simply takes time.
I think out of all the books in the series, Twelve Months is going to mean something to the people who read it.