1. We have been told that Nicodemus has a very specific target in mind, ostensibly kept in the Labyrinth of Daedalus.  What is Nic trying to get his hands on and why?

Ive heard it’s the Holy Grail – this would fit with the previous attempt to have the Shroud.

2. Nicodemus apparently called in a marker from Mab to get Harry on the team.  Does he have a specific plan for using Harry or did Mab twist his request?  Which of Harry's capabilities will he admit to needing, and (given that this is Nicodemus after all), which abilities is he scheming for Harry to use?
Well lets face it, Harry has managed to mess up both Nic’s plans as well as his wife’s.  So who better to use than the enemy that’s confounded him before? (Also Vader syndrome is at work)  I bet Nic thinks he can still get Harry to take up the coin. There is no way for Nic to know that the Shadow ‘died’ despite what Harry told him. Also Harry best understands the Denarians interworkings so to Nic it makes sense.  Also crazy thought maybe its because soulfire will be needed for one part of the heist and Harry is the only one he knows who has it?

3. Jim has mentioned that the book will be "Ocean's Eleven".  Who else did Nicodemus recruit?  How will they interact with Harry?
Woot!  Well we got the standard suspects – the various Denarians. It would be interesting if Binder, Murphry or even one of Monoc’s people get added into this.


4. Harry's general method of operation is to call on his friends for help.  In this book, Harry is (initially) allowed one extra backup member on the crew.  Who will it be?  Which of Harry's other allies will "interfere" before the plot is over? 
Methinks Uriel might interfere a bit. I think it d depend on the other skills needed.   Maybe someone from the White Council interferes?  Personally Andi might cause a problem since she is a kidnap magnet. Thought there is a fair chance it ll be Fix.

5. This is a Denarian book, so (unlike the last "end of the world" showdown), the Swords will almost certainly be present.  In fact, there have been various hints...  Which Sword wielders will appear in the next book and how will their interference/help affect the plot?
Sanya is a definite as he is the active wielder.  It would be interesting if Murphry finds a person for Excalibur because so fair its been F’s which has reacted best to her. Maybe Molly’s younger brother Daniel?   
6. Mab is apparently against Nicodemus succeeding in this heist.  In the Cold Days, we found that Mab had complex reasons for wanting Harry to kill Maeve.  What are Mab's reasons in this book?  Is it simple thwarting or is there something deeper?
There is still the insult of someone throwing Hellfire at Artics Tor. Remember that the same way the pixes’s actions were attributed to Harry since they were working for Harry.  Even if Nic wasn’t the one who threw the hellfire-he is responsible. That reckoning  is still awaiting a valid response. 

7. At the end of Cold Days, Harry needs to stay on the island to keep his growing headaches at bay.  The start of Skin Games implies that those headaches will need to be resolved by the end of the book.  Who or what is causing those headaches, and how will the whole thing get resolved by the end of the book?   
Well , Molly is going to have to do some mind magic to get the parasite out of Harry.  I am wondering if this is how air sprits of intellects are formed.  (like Bob.)  Lash is the obvious choice, but why would it bargain to not let Harry know?  I suspect there will be a twist to this.


8.  One of the key components of the "Ocean's Eleven" movie is that there is a final twist/reveal.  Given that we've got Nicodemus, Harry, Mab, and potentially Hades (and who knows who else) all trying to get the better of each other, if there's one thing you can count on it's some sort of last minute quintuple-cross.  What will be the nature of the twist and how will it all fall out?

The Grail was an attempt to get all the main enemies out in the open,  Nic had some deal with the Former,  the former over extend themselves,  both Fae sides will come down on the Former and hopefully Cristos gets killed in the process. (ok I can wish cant I?)

9.  (Extra Credit) There are many WAG ("Wild A$$ Guess") theories on the boards, some crazier than others.  Write up to three WAG theories (or make up your own) you believe are correct that will be confirmed (or at least have evidence in favor of) in Skin Games.
The original Merlin is one of those that’s in prison in the Island due to his having to make some super hard decisions and reaching a breaking point.
The Former are snagging people of magical talent so they can leach it from the ones they don’t make into turtle-necks.
Nic had a deal with the HWW Behind and HWW Before

10. (Extra Credit) This is that "free form" question where you can come up with anything else you think will be in this book.  Specific quotes Harry might say (will he actually quote Ocean's Eleven?  The movie will have come out already in Harry's timeline)? Tidbits about the White Council? The fate of Molly? Write down anything you want.  Note that whatever you write must be specifically mentioned or hinted at in Skin Games in order to be worth credit.
There will be Monty Python jokes.  Uriel will show up.    Mouse will get to talk again.

This may be a late addition but - there are plenty of things he endured in Cold Days.

An earlier one was riding in the back of a pickup truck, soaking wet in a full blizzard.
He has a lot of guilt for both unattended consequences of his actions and his not being there.
Like his guilt that Formers invaded.
The macro reactions to his face off in Changes - etc.
The loss of his personal items and home. The place mightve been small but it was his. For someone who d been an orphan to have something that was definitely his meant alot to him.

Need to include WoJ

I'd love these as buttons:

"I was going to put the T-Rex back, but I was kinda unconscious"

"Beware FOO dog"

"I live with a wizard; I cheat"

"thats not a plan; thats a loony tune"

"Love Hurts"

"you do realize I am holding a gun,right?"

"fireballs arent 20 ft spheres"

"Is there any doubt in your mind I could make you do it?"

--anyone remember the quote where Murphy asks Dresden what happened to him. He tells her flat and she saids "you re not joking are you?"