 During the events of "Ghost Story", Forthill is shown to be part of the Alliance formed to try to keep the peace in Chicago after Dresden's assassination.During that book, he attempts to intercede with a sorcerer, but is badly beaten.Dresden organises his rescue, encountering a guardian angel sent to protect his shade, should Forthill die from his injuries - the angel explains that, after a lifetime of fighting darkness, there are many supernatural beings who would like to take revenge on Forthill's shade and that her presence is to ensure that he reaches his destination safely.