Club Dead (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) » (THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHO)

Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, Charlaine Harris is best known for her paranormal mysteries -- a sly, wry blend of humor, horror, that has been called "cozies with teeth."

Sookie's boyfriend has been very distant-in another state, distant. Now she's off to Mississippi to mingle with the underworld at Club Dead-a little haunt where the vampire elite go to chill out. But when she finally finds Bill-caught in an act of betrayal-she's not sure whether to save him...or sharpen some stakes.

Sherri F. Ginsberg - KLIATT

This is the third installment in the series; however it can be read by itself. Sookie Stackhouse is a strong, independent female who happens to have the gift of being telepathic. She falls in love with a vampire specifically because she cannot read his mind. Her lover, Bill, is kidnapped by his ex-lover Lorena, a vampire who is notoriously vicious. Sookie hooks up with a charming werewolf (is there another kind?) who will safely accompany her to Jackson, Mississippi where Bill is being held. The werewolf has just had his heart broken and is immediately smitten with Sookie. Their destination is Club Dead, where all the elite vampires hang out. Needless to say, Sookie is an intelligent protagonist, beautiful and blessed with acerbic wit. She also has an uncanny attraction to danger. This will appeal to readers who immerse themselves in this genre. It has humor sprinkled about, which helps with all the violence. (Southern Vampire Saga). KLIATT Codes: SA-Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2003, Berkley, Ace, 258p., Ages 15 to adult.