McAnally's Pubcast

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here we examine Chapter 20 and 21 in which Dresden and Michael take on the Nightmare to rescue Charity and Dresden makes foolish choices.

Dresden makes his way to Michaels house. He warns Michael of the Nightmare’s quest for revenge. They find that Charity has left the house and the two go off to look for her. Dresden finds out from the cashier that Charity has already left with the Nightmare.

Dresden makes his way into the cemetery and finds the Charity and the Nightmare. Harry fights with the Nightmare only to be badly injured. Lea appears and makes another bargain with Dresden that helps heal him enough to dispatch the Nightmare. She calls in the favor immediately and in a foolish move Dresden misuses Amoracchius, allowing Lea to abscond with it.

Here we examine Chapter 18 and 19 in which Bob and Dresden indulge in Dream Analysis and Dresden races to stop his doppelganger.

Dresden recovers from his attack while he and Bob analyze the dream. Bob informs Harry that the Nightmare has eaten part of his powers and is stronger as a result. After some theorizing, Dresden realizes who the next victims might be.

Dresden calls Murphy to warn her but finds out someone has already called her pretending to be him. He rushes to the police department but finds he is already too late, the Nightmare has already attacked Murphy. Dresden does what he can to make her safe and comfortable.

Here we examine Chapter 16 and 17 in which Dresden looks for a runaway, does a new kind of drug, and has dreams to die for.

Dresden performs a tracking spell and manages to find Lydia in an abandoned building. However, the vampires Kyle and Kelly are also there and attack Dresden.

Dresden makes it to the safety of his apartment. He attempts to manage with the narcotic in his system but eventually succumbs to sleep and to dreams. Dresden’s dreams quickly turn into a nightmare but this nightmare is very real. Bob manages to wake Dresden with the help of Mister.

Here we discuss Chapter 14-15 in which Dresden does a lot of chatting with friends.

Harry talks to Michael and they make a plan to find Lydia. Susan calls asking about an old case of Harry's. After which, Dresden consults with Bob, who almost seems afraid after hearing the details of the new case.

Dresden and Bob discuss the possibilities of the Nightmare.

Here we discuss Chapter 11-13 in which Dresden takes a side trip to help a friend Micky Malone.

Dresden is met by Detective Rudolph and Detective Sergeant John Stallings. They convince Dresden to come with them to help a friend - Micky Malone. Outside the house Dresden finds evidence of a small violent scene.

Dresden waits for an invitation into the Malone house. Once he receives it he goes to see Micky who seems almost to be in a possessed like state

Dresden uses his wizard Sight to inspect Micky. He finds him ravaged in soul with a barbed wire spell wrapped around him, just like Agatha Hagglethorn. Dresden removes the spell and destroys it.

Here we discuss Chapter 9-10 in which Dresden and Michael investigate an attack on the Church and then Dresden surprises a psychic.

Dresden and Michael are called upon to go to Saint Mary’s of the Angels as there was an attack. They learn that a very powerful spirit attacked the Church while calling for Lydia. She makes it through the night only to leave the safety of the Church. Dresden and Michael go to seek out more information from a psychic.

Dresden meets with Mortimer Lindquist, a local psychic. Dresden questions the man and manages to get his journal.

Here we discuss Chapter 8 in which Dresden wind whips a couples tennis game and uses his masculine wiles to distract a curious reporter.

Dresden and Susan are approached by two Vampires. The Vampire Court issues a formal invitation to attend a reception being held for Bianca St. Claire. Susan expresses interest in attending the ball.