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Synopsis
"With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie Stackhouse witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover, Eric Northman, and his "child" Pam are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot--which is much more complicated than she knows. Caught up once again in the politics of the vampire world, Sookie will learn that she is as much of a pawn as any ordinary human--and that there is a new queen on the board ..."
Dead reckoning: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains moderate violence including arson and assassination plots, steamy romantic content with explicit elements, moderate language, and complex vampire political intrigue with moral ambiguity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, arson, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will enjoy the witty heroine navigating dangerous vampire politics while juggling romance and solving mysteries in her Louisiana town.