Business has been slow. Okay, business has been dead. And not even of the undead variety. You would think Chicago would have a little more action for the only professional wizard in the phone book.

But lately, Harry Dresden hasn't been able to dredge up any kind of work - magical or mundane.But just when it looks like he can't afford his next meal, a murder comes along that requires his particular brand of supernatural expertise.A brutally mutilated corpse.

Strange-looking paw prints. A full moon. Take three guesses - and the first two don't count...