Book Review: Dead and Gone (Southern Vampire Mysteries book 9)

Reviewed by Christel

Author: Charlaine Harris

Summary

The Weres are coming out.  Since the Vampires came “out of the coffin” so successfully, the Weres have decided that it is time for them to give it a try.  As expected, they are met with some resistance.  Sam’s mother is accidentally shot by her own husband who until now didn’t have a clue that she was a Were.  In order to take care of his mother, Sam has to leave town and puts Sookie in charge of Merlotte’s (the bar and grille that he owns).  Sookie is running things just fine, until a terrible act is committed in the parking lot.  One of the local Were’s is murdered.

The FBI are in town questioning Sookie about her telepathic abilities and her role in saving the lives of several people after the disaster at the Hotel called the Pyramid of Gizeh.  Sookie and Barry had used their telepathic abilities to find survivors, but they are trying to hide from the authorities.  The are in no hurry to be discovered for their “talents” and do not wish to have their whole lives turned upside down.

Sookie and Eric are still have their blood bond and are learning how to deal with it.  Louisiana is now under the rule of Felipe de Castro the King of Louisina and Nevada.  When he trys to make a claim on Sookie, Eric steps in and saves her. Now she is even further bound to him and she isn’t entirely happy with it.

Sookie’s great grandfather, Niall comes to visit Sookie with a warning.  Seems there are 2 fairy factions out there and one of them is not too happy with Niall having human relatives.  A war is waging in Fairy and it is knocking on Sookie’s door.

What I liked 

I love this series.  It is one of my favorites. There is always a mystery to be solved and tons of supernatural creatures to help solve it.   These books are so fun for me to read, I just fly right through them.  I get wrapped up in Sookie’s world and I am sad when the book ends and I have to leave it.  I love the way Charlaine writes her characters.  They are all so unique and entertaining to read about.

And I like Eric Northman…

What I didn’t like 

It ended.  I have been waiting all year for this book and just like that it is over.  Now I have to wait another year or so for the next one.

Last word

There is so much more I wanted to write about this book in this review, but I am too afraid that I will give a way the best parts. There is action, adventure, mystery and love all wrapped up in once nice little supernatural package.  I am always recommending this series to people who enjoy Urban Fantasy and this book is no different.  Ms. Harris just continues down the path that she has forged with a good story and wonderful characters.

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