Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher

Upcoming Jim Butcher Books

April 14th, 2026: Paranormal Payback (Collection)

May 5th, 2026: Out Law (Short Stories/Novellas)

Twelve Months (The Dresden Files, #19) was the most recently released book by Jim Butcher, on January 20th, 2026.

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Jim Butcher Stats: The highest rated book by Jim Butcher on Book Notification is The Olympian Affair, the 3rd novel in The Cinder Spires series. The second-highest rated book is First Lord's Fury (Codex Alera #6).

The most read book by Jim Butcher on Book Notification is Storm Front, the first novel in The Dresden Files series. The second most read book is Fool Moon (The Dresden Files #2).

Below is a complete list of Jim Butcher books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Jim Butcher is The Dresden Files Series.

List of The Dresden Files Books in Publication Order

Chicago's only Wizard P.I. solves supernatural mysteries.

List of The Dresden Files Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Dresden Files Collections in Publication Order

List of Codex Alera Books in Publication Order

A boy without power must use his wits and courage to defend his world from savage enemies and civil war.

List of The Cinder Spires Books in Publication Order

Humanity's noble houses and airships face a new war and an ancient enemy.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

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List of The Dresden Files Graphic Novels in Publication Order

List of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books in Publication Order

Collects the year's best dark fantasy and horror stories, edited by Paula Guran.

List of Jim Butcher Anthologies in Publication Order

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Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher was born on October 26th, 1971 and is currently 54 years old. Jim Butcher was born in Independence, Missouri, USA.

Jim Butcher is the author of 25 Short Stories/Novellas. The first short story published was Something Borrowed, in 2010. The most recently published story was Fugitive which was released in 2023. There is a short story titled Out Law which is being released on May 5th, 2026.

Jim Butcher has also written The Dresden Files series which has 18 books including Storm Front and Fool Moon.

Jim Butcher: Awards & Accolades

Butcher's book, Cold Days won the Goodreads Awards, Best Paranormal Fantasy, in 2013.

The following novels by Jim Butcher were nominated for these awards:

  • Welcome to the Jungle: Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic (2009).
  • Turn Coat: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2009).
  • Ghost Story: Goodreads Awards, Best Paranormal Fantasy (2011). Goodreads Awards, Best Goodreads Author (2011).
  • Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2013).
  • Skin Game: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2014). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2015).
  • The Aeronaut's Windlass: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2015). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2016). RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award (2016).
  • Peace Talks: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2020).
  • Battle Ground: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2020).

Jim Butcher: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Turn Coat was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
  • Changes has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2010.
  • Skin Game was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Twelve Months was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2026.
  • Small Favor was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Ghost Story was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
  • Cold Days was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • Furies of Calderon was an NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.

The Dresden Files Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.

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  4. Evan Winter, author of The Burning Series.
  5. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  6. Robert Jackson Bennett, author of the Shadow of the Leviathan Series.
  7. Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga Series.
  8. Michael J. Sullivan, author of the Riyria Revelations Omnibus Series.
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Jim Butcher: F.A.Q

When was Jim Butcher Born? How old is Jim Butcher?

Jim Butcher was born on October 26th, 1971. Jim Butcher is currently 54 years old.

Where was Jim Butcher Born?

Jim Butcher was born in Independence, Missouri, USA and is American.

What book awards has Jim Butcher won?

Butcher's book, Cold Days won the award Goodreads Awards, Best Paranormal Fantasy, in 2013.

What was the first book Jim Butcher wrote?

The first book written by Jim Butcher was Storm Front, published in 2000.

What was the most recent book Jim Butcher wrote?

His most recently released work was Twelve Months on January 20th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Jim Butcher?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Jim Butcher book is Storm Front. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Storm Front (7.75)
  2. Fool Moon (7.59)
  3. Grave Peril (7.72)
  4. Summer Knight (8.1)
  5. Death Masks (8.23)

Are there upcoming new books by Jim Butcher?

Jim Butcher has two new books coming out: Paranormal Payback will be released on April 14th, 2026. Out Law will be released on May 5th, 2026

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How many books has Jim Butcher written?

Jim Butcher has written 69 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 18 books in The Dresden Files Series, 25 Short Stories/Novellas, 3 Dresden Files Collections, 6 books in the Codex Alera Series, 3 books in The Cinder Spires Series, 1 Standalone Novel, 12 books in The Dresden Files Graphic Novels, 1 Kerrie L. Hughes Short Story Collections.

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