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Supernatural romance meets Southern gothic mystery.
If you're into the allure of vampires and the charm of Southern settings, "Dead Until Dark" will be your cup of blood... I mean tea. Sookie Stackhouse is a quirky, telepathic waitress who falls for a vampire, creating a steamy and intriguing narrative that's hard to put down. The book cleverly balances romance with suspense, perfect for those who love a supernatural twist to their mystery.
- Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2002)
- Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2002)
- Dilys Award Nominee (2002)
- Agatha Award Nominee for Best Novel (2001)
- Compton Crook Award Nominee (2002)
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ISBN: 9780441016990
Authors:
Charlaine Harris
Publisher: Ace Books
Date of Publication: 2008-09-03
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 551943 readers)
Description
Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life—and one of her coworkers checks out.... Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea.
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Supernatural romance meets Southern gothic mystery.
If you're into the allure of vampires and the charm of Southern settings, "Dead Until Dark" will be your cup of blood... I mean tea. Sookie Stackhouse is a quirky, telepathic waitress who falls for a vampire, creating a steamy and intriguing narrative that's hard to put down. The book cleverly balances romance with suspense, perfect for those who love a supernatural twist to their mystery.
- Locus Award Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel (2002)
- Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2002)
- Dilys Award Nominee (2002)
- Agatha Award Nominee for Best Novel (2001)
- Compton Crook Award Nominee (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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