Dead Until Dark

Paperback Published on: 20/10/2011
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Dead Until Dark
Twilight for grown ups?
I am a big fan of Trueblood and saw it on TV before I had read the books. I was a touch nervous about reading Dead until Dark, just in case the alterations... READ MORE
Esmerelda Jones
Dead Until Dark
fang-tastic
This book is absolutely brilliant (i say absolutley a lot) and much better than the twilight saga. It has everything you could possibly want in a paranorma... READ MORE
Dani
Dead Until Dark
Seen 'True Blood'? Read this!
Written long before 'Twilight', this is the first book in Charlaine Harris's vampire stories, and it's probably the best of the lot. This is the basis for ... READ MORE
LC
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
Sexy vampire novel. We are introduced to Sookie, an attractive waitress who can hear peoples thoughts. Her attraction to Bill is paramount and refreshingl... READ MORE
Hannah Mulligan Ward at Woking

Synopsis

Sookie Stackhouse is a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. She's quiet, keeps to herself, and doesn't get out much - not because she's not pretty, she's a very cute bubbly blonde, or not interested in a social life - she really is ... but Sookie's got a bit of a disability. She can read minds. And that doesn't make her too dateable.

And then along comes Bill: he's tall, he's dark and he's handsome - and Sookie can't 'hear' a word he's thinking. He's exactly the type of guy she's been waiting all her life for. But Bill has a disability of his own: he's fussy about his food, he doesn't like suntans and he's never around during the day ...
Yep, Bill's a vampire. Worse than that, he hangs with a seriously creepy crowd, with a reputation for trouble - of the murderous kind.

And then one of Sookie's colleagues at the bar is killed, and it's beginning to look like Sookie might be the next victim ...

******

'This book is one of the most entertaining books I've ever read. It has comedy, suspense, romance and fantasy! What more could you possibly want? Clearly the author has a very twisted sense of humour which I loved! There was one incident that had me laughing so hard I nearly fell of my chair!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A vampire series that's not just good, but great. This cute and cozy mystery packs quite a whollop in its short form, with a marvellously different story, genuinely warm characterization, and amusing injections.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Okay, now this is a vampire romance done right! [Harris] should be claiming some sort of title over the genre of vampire novels, period!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'IT'S FANG-TASTIC!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This book is amazing. And there is so much more insight to the characters than in the show. Just little things, quirks. Personalities shine brighter in the book. You really get a sense of who these people are. I couldn't put this book down and couldn't wait to start the next one.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This was such an incredible book. The story was richly done with great laughs, action and a touch of mystery. The characters are what truly make this a standout series. They are all well thought out and well developed making them easy to love and enticing enough to make sure you continue with their journey.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9780575117020
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 200 x 136 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 266g
  • Languages: English

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Dead Until Dark
Amazing
This book is truely amazing. I couldn't stop reading from the first page. Charlaine pulls you in and doesn't let go untill the very last page and even then... READ MORE
Niamh
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
once i had read this book i just had to order the others. the sexual intamcy and feelings shared by the two main characters of this book are brought out an... READ MORE
lauren hibbert
Dead Until Dark
A Fantastic Read
I have not been able to keep up with the True Blood tv series so I decided to try the books and I am so glad I did. This book is so entertaining and a very... READ MORE
Victoria Davis
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
well tbh i havnt read this yet, but the series online is amazing so i am going to buy this book as i think books tend to be better than the television stu... READ MORE
Charlotte Cunningham
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
Picked this up after catching the HBO series, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I was not disappointed. Charlaine has created believable and, in some cases, ... READ MORE
Ecowitch
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
This the first of the Sookie Stackhouse series. In a small town called Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress, who has a disability - she's telepathic.... READ MORE
Louise Christian
Dead Until Dark
I LOVE IT
An amazing on the edge of your seat book
beth hall
Dead Until Dark
Original True Blood novel
Dead until Dark is the first book in the Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris. It is also the novel which the popular TV series Tr... READ MORE
medgenie
Dead Until Dark
Could'nt put this down
I actually couldn't put this book down, it was amazing. Characters are very interesting.
57djdsood
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Dead Until Dark
sjc
Dead Until Dark
A fascinating world to escape into
Harris's books are a treasure to find. Dead Until Dark is thrilling, scary, sexy and generally a fun read. At first I was quite reluctant to read this book... READ MORE
Charlotte Harper
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
This book made me want to read the rest of them they were all a very interesting read but was a bit disopointed by the last book as she does not chose who ... READ MORE
Terri-Jo Jaundrill
Dead Until Dark
Hooked from the start
If you love the tv series then you'll love the books. I started the 1st one at christmas and i've just finished the 3rd one. Although there are things that... READ MORE
joanna davis
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
The only reason I read it was because my Wife enjoyed it so I thought I would give it a try. I have never really been into the whole Vampire thing. It just... READ MORE
NICHOLAS MEADOWS
Dead Until Dark
Bite Me! all Alluring & Seductive Vampire series
I started reading the True Blood series after reading the Twilight Saga, it's a lot more adult and you begin to imagine a world with vampires living among ... READ MORE
Nicky
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
In this thrilling series, Charlaine Harris really proves herself to be a master of storytelling. Her fluent writing style and well-developed characters mak... READ MORE
Danielle Cotton
Dead Until Dark
Captivating
The story flows well with intriguing twists, to keep you interested. Great characters, Bill, Bubba, Sam, have their own fascinating lives, which entwined w... READ MORE
Jelliebee
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Dead Until Dark
Blazey
Dead Until Dark
Thrills all the way!
excellent read! couldn't put the book down! Thriling, interesting and funny! A bit cheesy in a few places but thats all part of the charm!
Squee
Dead Until Dark
fantadtic read.
Really enjoyed this book. I watched the tv series before which made me intrigued in the books. But although it's almost same as the series the book goes in... READ MORE
loz x
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
Sookie Stackhouse has a disability - she can read minds. When she meets Bill and can't 'hear' what he's thinking, it's a relief. But Bill has a disability ... READ MORE
Natasha Gorringe
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
I picked this book up whilst at the airport after buying another of Charlaine Harris' books, 'Real Murders', when I was in America. I wasn't sure about it... READ MORE
Helen White
Dead Until Dark
Dead Until Dark
To start off with, these books are simply amazing and surprisingly addictive. They are based to the life of a telepath, Sookie Stackhouse. Being able to re... READ MORE
Laura Brennan
Dead Until Dark
Great
This book kept me entertained and in the books grasp throughouteve me is hard to do. I would recomend this to anybody as it is a truly great read!
Reece