<b>The inspiration for the Sci Fi channel television series</b> <br><br> In Chicago someone has been killing practitioners of magic those incapable of becoming full-fledged wizards. Shockingly all the evidence points to Harry Dresden's half-brother Thomas as the murderer. Determined to clear his sibling's name Harry uncovers a conspiracy within the White Council of Wizards that threatens not only him but his nearest and dearest too...<br><br><i>From the Paperback edition.</i>