Dead and Gone [Paperback] Harris, Charlaine

Sookie Stackhouse's life was already complicated — telepathic barmaid, vampire boyfriend, shape-shifting boss — but now the weres and shifters have publicly announced their existence, and Bon Temps, Louisiana, is about to get a lot more dangerous. When her brother's ex-girlfriend is crucified in Merlotte's parking lot and faeries start causing trouble, Sookie finds herself caught in the crossfire of ancient supernatural politics. Charlaine Harris ramps up the stakes in this ninth Southern Vampire Mystery, blending small-town drama with mythology and violence. The world-building expands, the body count rises, and Sookie's already thin safety net gets shredded. If you've made it this far into the series, you know what you're in for: snark, blood, and no promises that your favorite character survives. Perfect for fans who like their paranormal romance with actual bite.