Dead and Gone

Summary

Dead and Gone is the ninth book in Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mysteries series, which centers around Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress from Louisiana. This novel continues the series' signature blend of urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and romance, while escalating the stakes and introducing new challenges for its protagonist.

In Dead and Gone, the supernatural world is in a state of upheaval following the vampires' public revelation of their existence. This time, the were and shapeshifter communities decide to follow suit, revealing their presence to the ordinary human world. Sookie, connected to both communities through her brother Jason (a werepanther) and her own dealings with the supernatural, finds herself in the middle of the resulting tensions and dangers. The situation worsens when a werepanther is found murdered outside Merlotte's, the bar where Sookie works, triggering a series of violent events.

Published by Ace Books, Dead and Gone is intended for an adult readership.

Location

Removed from Rockwood School District between September 2, 2023 and November 13, 2023

Located in the following library on September 2, 2023:

  • Lafayette High School

Excerpts

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