TV series · 2007 · Syfy
Is The Dresden Files based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Dresden Files is based on the book series The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (2000).
The TV series premiered in 2007 on Syfy.
The book series behind The Dresden Files
The Dresden Files
Book series by Jim Butcher · first published 2000 · detective fiction, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy
Book series by Jim Butcher.
The Dresden Files: books in order
- 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 (2010)
- Ghost Story (2011)
- Cold Days (2012)
- Skin Game (2014)
- Peace Talks (2020)
- Battle Ground (2020)
Common questions
Is The Dresden Files based on a book?
Yes. The Dresden Files is based on the book series The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher (2000).
Who wrote the book The Dresden Files is based on?
The Dresden Files was written by Jim Butcher and first published in 2000.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Storm Front, book 1 of The Dresden Files. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.