“It is often very useful for others to think you less intelligent than you are," Benedict said, his tone amused. "It works particularly well against those who aren't as intelligent as you in the first place.”

American author

Jim Butcher is an American author known for his contemporary fantasy series The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires. His work has made him a familiar name in modern fantasy fiction. He is best known for creating long-running series that blend fantasy with contemporary settings and inventive worldbuilding. The available facts point to a writer whose work centers on series fiction rather than stand-alone books.