McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

Here we examine Chapter 29 in which Dresden receives a gift of land and makes a stand.

Grave Peril Chapter 29 Summary:

Court has begun and the guests receive their gifts from Bianca. Dresden is presented with a Tombstone along with threats to his life and his friends. Lea is presented with a gift but has a surprise gift in kind: Amoracchius. Bianca then presents the blade to Mavra along with Lydia which they plan to unmake the sword using the blood of an innocent. Dresden can no longer stand by and makes a stand.

8.14 Grave Peril: All Rise Apr 01, 2022

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McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

Here we examine Chapter 28 in which Dresden, Michael and Susan opt to make a French exit but are confronted by the master of the Nightmare - Mavra.

Grave Peril Chapter 28 Summary:

Dresden convinces Susan to leave the party even though she is reluctant and no longer seems to trust him. As they leave, they come upon Mavra of the Black Court of Vampires. Dresden figures out she is who is pulling the Nightmare’s strings. Mavra threatens to harm the person who is not under the laws of protection but the trio are able to defend themselves. As they are about to leave, Court begins and they are unable to escape.

8.13 Grave Peril: Deal Breaker Mar 25, 2022

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McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

Here we examine Chapter 26 and 27 in which Dresden and Michael look for the Nightmare's Master but instead find Little Red Ridinghood. Susan learns a lesson about bartering

Grave Peril Chapter 26 Summary:

Dresden and Michael continue to try to find the master of the Nightmare at the Party. The two question a Roman Centurion only to find out he is a powerful Dragon. They continue their search and run into Susan who has forged her invitation leaving her at the mercy of the Red Court.

Grave Peril Chapter 27 Summary:

Lea makes her presence known at the party. Harry is greatly affected by her in his compromised state and begins to get weaker as the moments pass. Susan barters with Lea to purchase Dresden’s debt and gives Lea a year's worth of her memories. Lea takes her leave and the group decide to leave as well, only to realize that Susan no longer remembers who Dresden is.

8.12 Grave Peril: Party Foul Mar 18, 2022

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McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

Here we examine Chapter 24 and 25 in which Dresden and Michael attend a party, make new friends, offend the guests, and reacquaint with Kyle and Kelly.

Grave Peril Chapter 24 Summary:

Michael and Dresden arrive at Bianca’s party where they meet Thomas, of House Raith, of the White Court. They are officially announced at the party where Dresden reveals he is dressed in a vampire costume.

Grave Peril Chapter 25 Summary:

Thomas cleverly diffuses the tense situation over Dresden’s Costume. Michael and Dresden begin to mingle and are joined by Kyle and Kelly who make an uncomfortable scene. Thomas returns to tell Dresden the wine has been poisoned a minute too late.

8.11 Grave Peril: Bound Thou Art Mar 11, 2022

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McAnally's Pubcast - A Dresden Files Podcast

Here we cover Chapter 22 & 23 in which Dresden unintentionally cries wolf at the hospital, and him and Michael go off to find a suspect.

Grave Peril Chapter 22 Summary:

Harry, Michael and Charity arrive at the hospital. Stallings shows up and gives Dresden Kravos’ journal. Harry joins Michael in the maternity ward and finds out that Charity’s labor ended up in complications. The two work out that the Nightmare is just a tool for someone else pulling the strings. They leave to search for a suspect.

Grave Peril Chapter 23 Summary:

Dresden and Michael return to Harry’s apartment where he sets up a spell to make contact with the Nightmare. Dresden calls upon the Nightmare and binds it to do no harm to anyone but Harry himself. The two plan what to do next.