Category: Fantasy/Science Fiction

Lifespan: (October 26, 1971 - Present)

Interesting & Unique Facts: Butcher is best known for his contemporary fantasy book series The Dresden Files. He also writes the Codex Alera series.

Ricia Mainhardt, the agent who discovered Laurell K. Hamilton, agreed to represent him, which kick-started his writing career.

Author's work in order (with publication dates):

The Dresden Files

• Storm Front (2000)
• Fool Moon (2001)
• Grave Peril (2001)
• Summer Knight (2002)
• Death Masks (2003)
• Blood Rites (2004)
• Dead Beat (2005)
• Proven Guilty (2006)
• White Night (2007)
• Small Favor (2008)
• Turn Coat (2009)
• Changes (forthcoming)
  

Codex Alera

• Furies of Calderon (2004)
• Academ's Fury (2005)
• Cursor's Fury (2006)
• Captain's Fury (2007)
• Princeps's Fury (2008)
• First Lord's Fury (2009)