Harriss protagonist, a diminutive Georgia librarian whose life never turns out quite the way she planned, kept Harris busy for several books, but finally Harris and Aurora grew restless. The result of this restlessness was the much edgier Shakespeare seriesset not in England, but in rural Arkansas. The heroine of the Shakespeare books is Lily Bard, a tough and taciturn woman whose life has been permanently reshaped by a terrible crime and its consequences. In "Shakespeares Landlord," the first in the series, Lily is caught at a moment when the shell shes built around herself is just beginning to crack, and the books capture Lilys emotional re-entry into the world, while also being sound mysteries.
Harriss latest venture is a series about a telepathic barmaid in southern Louisiana. The first book in the series, "Dead Until Dark," won an Anthony Award for best paperback mystery of Each book about Sookie Stackhouse and her dealings with vampires, werewolves, and other creatures of the night has gathered more readers to enjoy the books unique blend of mystery, humor, romance, and the supernatural.
Thanks to this ever-growing fan base, Harris is a staple on the New York Times bestseller list and is the only author to accomplish the feat of having nine bestsellers at one time. Charlaine Harris has a great future as a writer.
It is simply a well-written good read. So if a shock, a scare a little fright, something to get the pulse racing is what you enjoy […] well this is the anthology for you. Great stuff. It works nicely as a stand alone, whilst enticing a captured reader deeper into the bigger picture. With such a vast array of authors from different genres, readers are sure to find at least one story that they can enjoy […] I only wish some of the stories were longer!
This is an exception because nearly all are fresh, inventive and downright entertaining with several including nice comeuppances or clever tweaks that are good fun. Short stories are too often overlooked and that is a shame because as this collection shows, they can be delightful treats.
With literal skeletons in the closet or portals in the attic, the stories range from the chilling to the offbeat. The stories are strong and most reward the readers with a pleasing plot twist. From stories of urban fantasy to those edged in horror, this anthology offers a fun and sometimes gory variety. Edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L. Each story is written as a stand-alone, but among them readers will find entertaining additions to some of the most followed series.
Some stories are better than others, but all are entertaining and worth reading. This excellent collection will appeal to the growing legion of paranormal fans.
For fans of the series represented here, this is an entertaining birthday party well worth checking out. Each of the authors lend their unique perspectives ranging from humorous to melancholy, fiendish to hopeful making for a thoroughly enjoyable take on vampires and birthdays. Editors Toni L. Kelner and Charlaine Harris have done a fine job of cooking up a toothsome collection of birthday treats you will not want to miss. A fabulously fun visit with the characters, both old and new, of some of the best paranormal fiction authors in print today.
If you are a fan of these authors, it is well worth the time. Such a long list of literary luminaries is hard to pass up and with a unique theme such as birthdays for the undead it makes for a fine read. Each story is entertaining and engaging. I guarantee that this anthology is the perfect book to read. Such a long list of literary luminaries is hard to pass up and with a unique theme such as birthdays for the undead, it makes for a fine read.
Wrapped up neatly with a healthy dose of Ms. Recommended for those who prefer a mystery that perhaps calls for accepting the unbelievable and fantastical. The blend of fiction, mystery, and supernatural fantasy is subtle and seamless. And because of the ensemble cast, the storyline is equally appealing to both male and female readers. The potential audience for this novel is mind-boggling […] [It has] an unforgettable cast of characters […] [and] extraordinary world building.
Harris is a master at this. The inclusion of a mystery that starts simply and then winds out of control so that no one can be trusted makes this is a blast to read. This gentle mystery shows an author confident in her writing and perhaps heralds the arrival of the best stage of her work — one where she writes primarily because of the sheer love for writing. An excellent read. In a wonderful, captivating voice, Charlaine Harris introduces us to the town and its residents, and sets the scene for what is to follow.
It is full of unique characters; all with a story to tell. If you are looking for a book that is slightly different from the normal summer reads, then this is the book for you. The characters are spot on and unforgettable, the plot is exciting. As I read this novel, I felt the same connection I had when I read Dead Until Dark all those years ago […] Harris has a skill for portraying the small-town dynamic in a real, honest, and engaging way.
A tour de force of both form and function. Harris excels at building a rich cast of characters who are like icebergs, with much lying beneath the surface. Having secondary characters from the Sookie-verse pop in just adds to the intriguing vibe! Charlaine Harris is a master at incorporating southern charm and sheer zaniness together and making it quite believable. She thinks outside the box and always manages to construct a rich super natural world.
I highly recommend this trilogy! Despite the deaths and the uncovered secrets, the fear and the violence, there are moments of humor. The stories are intense, dramatic ones, building to remarkable climaxes. And, the unusual residents truly care for each other and the community they created.
Charlaine Harris combines intricate plots and remarkable characters in a world she has built in Midnight, Texas. This is slightly creepy and world-building at its best. I could read her stuff ALL day. And I would. Warshawski even on a bad day. A fine writer has written her best book yet. Bravo, Ms. This is a sparkling series debut. It also has a full complement of the eminently realistic eccentric characters with whom Harris peoples her books.
Reading a book by Charlaine Harris is like meeting with your favorite neighbor in a small Southern town over coffee and cookies in her kitchen and having a cozy chat with lots of juicy gossip.
I look forward to reading other books in the series. Harris weaves her writerly magic once again and has captured my imagination. I highly recommend this book to mystery buffs and for those who enjoyed any of Mrs. Like Hansel and Gretel, Harris has carefully distributed breadcrumbs of suspense and intrigue throughout the narrative, titbits about the residents featured and vignettes of delight when interacting with Lily and these all serve to invite readers to return safely to Shakespeare and the adventures of its heroine, Lily Bard.
The reading is fast and the actions faster, proving that women really are the better half. The supporting characters also captivate the reader […] Harris delivers murder with a distinct edge and an amateur sleuth training to move mountains while she cleans up the town. It has three narrators: Investigator Bloom, Tirosh and a woman, Nur, who works as a field agent for the Border Agency. Gorgeous in its alienness, comfortingly gray in its banality, and disquieting throughout.
It should find a place at any library that offers high-quality literary fiction. Published via the JABberwocky eBook Program , the novel was met with an avalanche of great reviews and we see new ones on a daily basis via our Twitter feed. A dark retelling of Beauty and the Beast from the award-winning author of the Dominion of the Fallen series. She finds herself dangerously attracted to the dragon who is her master and jailer. Her signature intensity is on display in this tale of people and dragons struggling to survive in the ruins of an alien conquest.
Emotionally complex relationships interweave with richly drawn and deftly nuanced world-building. With dragons. The novel is published in the UK by Piatkus Books. An electrifying new thriller centered on a young gunslinging mercenary, Lizbeth Rose. Here are just a few of them…. Gunnie is a character you root for and look forward to reading more adventures with.
The deal starts… today. Not Monday. Sookie Stackhouse is a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. She has written all sorts from poetry and plays to novels in many genres — mysteries, crime, romance — but it is her supernatural stories that have turned her into a true global superstar.
Harris has also learned the most important trick of this style of mystery series. Agent Contact: John Berlyne. Cemetery Girl Series w. Christopher Golden. Anthologies w. Toni S. Mystery, magic, romance, adventure, action, and best of all, a fascinatingly imagined alternate America peopled with intriguing characters.
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