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Plot Summary
Sookie Stackhouse has not had an easy time, as of late. After being tortured relentlessly by the sadistic fairies Lochlan and Neave, she has been left physically and emotionally exhausted. Although she's settled in comfortably with Eric, her viking vampire boyfriend, things are still tough. At least she's got her brother, who seems to have settled down with his girlfriend Michele well enough as well.
Things aren't as peachy-keen as they seem, though. When Eric's maker shows up with Alecksi Romanov, famed son of the last Czar of Russia, things start to get complicated, and fast. Alecksi is crazy, unhinged, perhaps moreso even than Eric, in his younger days, and as for Eric? Well, despite what his maker says, he wants nothing to do with the boy.
And then there's Sookie's cousin, Hadley, who is every bit as telepathic as her, and far more untrained and dangerous. Will she be able to teach him to reel in his Fae abilities? Will Eric be able to get a handle on Alecksi before he snaps and kills everyone? Only time will tell.
Charlaine Harris is most well-known by her Sookie Stackhouse series of novels set in Bon Temps, Louisiana. She herself was raised along the Mississippi River Delta, and uses that setting as a primary source for much of her story material. She has also written several other series, mostly about paranormal events or ghosts. She lives in Southern Arkansas with her husband and three children, and has gone on to help launch a successful TV series (true blood) based on the Sookie Stackhouse series of novels.
Dead In the Family is a thrilling adventure sure to please any fan of paranormal ghost adventures.
"Meh, I'm starting to get really bored. I am almost caught up though! I do love the interactions with Eric and Sookie and I really do think they love each other. Makes me wonder if Bill will get his happily ever after."
— Marcy (4 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
Charlaine Harris delivers the 10th novel in her #1 New York Times best-selling Sookie Stackhouse series, which has been adapted into the smash hit television program True Blood. Finally settled with Viking vampire Eric, Sookie finds normalcy just as chaos surrounds her. Sookie's former lover Bill, her boss Sam, and even Eric are struggling with family problems. Then things get really interesting when the werewolves tell Sookie an ominous presence is lurking. After enduring torture and the loss of loved ones during the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she's angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman. But he's under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie's connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate. Worst of all, though the door to Faery has been closed, there are still some Fae on the human side-and one of them is angry at Sookie. Very, very angry...
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“The normal world of barbecues and malls coexists with the secret one of werewolves, witches, and fairies in Harris’ cocktail of domestic drama and supernatural adventure.”
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“Entertaining…The exploration of family in its many human and undead variations is intriguing, and Harris delivers her usual mix of eccentric characters and engaging subplots.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Sookie is the literary equivalent of TVs Buffy and is a far superior heroine to Twilight’s pushover, Bella. This tenth outing tackles orgasmic Viking sexcapades, hair-curling violence, and romance that doesn’t make you heave. A gripping read.”
— SciFi Now
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
Dead In the Family Listener Reviews
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" I'm enjoying listening to this series. Each audiobook gives a little more history about Sookie. "
— jreed, 11/3/2023 -
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LA.YAM, 7/28/2021
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" Silly fairies...but at least Bill has a distraction. :) Erik hearts Sookie! Why yes, I am a 13-year-old...at least while reading these books. "
— Hybridmobile, 2/20/2014 -
" These books keep going in a whole bunch of different directions. There were a bunch of different stories to follow, but there are still some fun characters, and it's interesting seeing how Sookie deals with everything. "
— Kristin, 2/17/2014 -
" Enjoy the series but very lazy effort. Tv series success seems to have made Ms.Harris lazy. "
— Mitchell, 1/17/2014 -
" Such an entertaining series! "
— Michelle, 1/12/2014 -
" Almost nothing happens in this book. Worst of the series. Sad to see this series, which used to be one of my favorites, go so badly downhill. "
— Michael, 1/6/2014 -
" Awesome book! Love this series "
— Lisa, 12/28/2013 -
" A let down after a good run. Hope number eleven proves to be better or I will probably stop reading the series. Bummer. "
— Prudence, 12/20/2013 -
" Looks like another "Eric Book" "
— Scott, 11/7/2013 -
" I love the wonderful southern accents. And Viking, Roman, etc, etc. - these books are such light reading, and I've read them all repeateedly - think I need to go back and listne tot hem all now..! "
— Cindy, 10/17/2013 -
" Not my favorite of the Sookie books. But still entertaining! And you just gotta love Eric. "
— Courtney, 8/6/2012 -
" I felt it was a little slow at the start, but it picked up towards the end...and then bam...it was done. "
— Brandi, 2/23/2012 -
" This also a great series!!! True Blood TV show is based on this series of books. "
— Brenda, 4/25/2011 -
" I have loved these books but the last couple have just not been up to sookie standards. Maybe it's just resentment because i miss Quinn. Yup, that's probably it. "
— Candace, 2/21/2011 -
" Another good installment to the series. After the events of the last book I think that this one had to be a little toned down. I really enjoyed it looking forward to the next book! "
— Katie, 11/25/2010 -
" Sadly I felt this book was just weird. It seemed like it was all over the place. I am enjoying the relationship between Eric and Sookie, but I felt like there wasn't a point to this book. "
— Jamie, 8/27/2010 -
" Good, but not great. Can't wait to see where the next one goes. "
— Jen, 6/24/2010
About Charlaine Harris
Charlaine Harris is a New York Times bestselling author who has written four series and two stand-alone novels, in addition to numerous short stories, novellas, and graphic novels cowritten with Christopher Golden. Her Sookie Stackhouse books have appeared in twenty-five different languages and on many bestseller lists and are the basis of the HBO series True Blood.
About Johanna Parker
Johanna Parker is an Audie and Earphone Award–winning actress living and working in San Francisco. Since narrating her first audiobook in 2002, she has received praise for her work in all genres, including her portrayal of Sookie Stackhouse in Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire books. She received her BFA in acting from Boston University and studied Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She has performed on stages in London, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York and has numerous film and television credits. As a voice-over actress, she has voiced commercials, video games, documentaries, and websites.