Does anyone know if he has started working on the book now?

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?
The last books have all been about change and rebirth. I think that might be the theme in this one as well. I think therefore that Dionysus/Bacchus/Elestrhrio (spelling) will be involved. Nic is probably after Dionysus's wand which holds a lot of power.
     

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?
Harry's resurrection will probably be part of it. Perhaps Nic is looking to trade Harry for the staff? Harry's Wil E Coytesque endurance is probably another reason...

3. Jim has mentioned that the book will be "Ocean's Eleven".  Who else did Nicodemus recruit?  How will they interact with Harry?
The few fellow fallen he trusts, and those who he deem replacable, which certainly include our favourite winter knight/train wreck. He's also bringing Miley Cyrus and her wrecking ball, the guy is after all eeevil..


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?  9/10/13 an interview was published that answers the first half of this question.

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?
I think that Sasha wil be a part of Harry's crew and that he will be traded against the staff of Dionysus.


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?
Mab Knows that whereever Harry goes, things go boom.

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?
Harry will need to trade Sasha for the staff, but Nic won't get the sword.


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.-
1. Mister is really the mastermind behind everything.
2. The current Merlin's hatred towards Harry has something to do with unrequited love towards Harry's mother.
3. There will be three new knights.