The Dresden Files, a contemporary fantasy series featuring the professional wizard Harry Dresden, has been Butcher’s signature work. The series blends detective fiction with supernatural elements and quickly gained a loyal fan base for its engaging plotlines and witty dialogue. As of now, the series includes 15 published novels, with additional short stories and novellas expanding Dresden’s universe.
Following the success of The Dresden Files, Jim Butcher embarked on a traditional epic fantasy series titled The Codex Alera. Set in the Calderon Valley of the fictional realm of Alera, the story follows a young man named Tavi as he navigates a world governed by elemental furies. The first book in the series, Furies of Calderon, was released in 2004. Originally contracted for a trilogy, Butcher ultimately expanded the series to six books. Several of its installments, including later entries, landed on the New York Times Best Seller list.
In addition to his main series, Butcher began work on another trilogy called The Cinder Spires, a steampunk fantasy adventure. He has also contributed numerous short stories to anthologies and side publications, including titles like Welcome to the Jungle, Even Hand, Curses, Bigfoot on Campus, and Bombshells.
Jim Butcher married his high school sweetheart, Shannon Butcher, who is also a novelist. The couple had one son, James Joseph. They resided in Missouri until their divorce in 2013. Despite the personal changes, Butcher has maintained a strong presence in the writing world.
Outside of his literary career, Butcher is an avid martial arts enthusiast, with training in various disciplines including Ryukyu Kempo, Tae Kwon Do, Goju-Shorei Ryu, and elements of Kung Fu. He has also worked as a summer camp horse wrangler and has performed in stunt riding and equestrian drill team shows. His hobbies further include fencing, singing, watching low-budget science fiction films, and participating in live-action role-playing games. Although his net worth has not been publicly disclosed, his substantial bibliography and bestseller status suggest a successful writing career.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 26 Oct, 1971 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Novelist Science fiction writer Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Independence |
| Education: | University of Oklahoma |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American author |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
