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Vampires, were-animals, and witches! Oh my! And we can’t forget fairies, shape shifters, and humans (of course)! The Sookieverse is full of paranormal creatures and supernatural happenings, but that isn’t all. It also has Southern charm, romance, and a sense of humor...even if it is a little dark. If you’re a fan of the series, try the books below to find your next paranormal book fix!

Dead Witch Walking (Hollows #1) by Kim Bitten (Otherworld #1) by Kelley Arm- Harrison strong Sexy bounty hunter and witch Rachel Morgan On the eve of her marriage, Elena Michaels prowls the dark streets of Cincinnati, keeping learns that her fiancé has been concealing his tabs on the vampires and other creatures of secret life as a werewolf, and, as a bonus, he the supernatural who prey on the city's inno- has made her into one also. cent and vulnerable inhabitants.

Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger Storm Front (Dresden Files #1) by Jim Alexia Tarabotti has issues —she has no Butcher soul; she's a spinster whose father is both Harry Dresden, a professional wizard and con- Italian & dead; and a vampire, breaking all sultant to the police, finds his stale life suddenly standards of social etiquette, rudely attacks her. Then a rude werewolf is sent to investi- enlivened by the presence of a rival in the black gate... arts.

Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Nor- Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich ville #1) by Carrie Vaughn Diesel partners with pastry chef Lizzy Tucker When Kitty Norville, a DJ for a Denver radio to track down relics representing the Seven station and a secret werewolf, accidentally Deadly Sins – pride, greed, lust, envy, wrath, launches a late-night advice show for the sloth and gluttony. Diesel thinks that pretty supernaturally disadvantaged, she becomes much covers everything that's fun. And Lizzy thinks Diesel & the Seven Deadly Sins cover the target of a werewolf hunter and several everything her mother warned her about. homicidal undead.

Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) by Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon- Patricia Briggs Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner Mercy Thompson's life is not exactly normal. A one-time demon hunter who has put her ca- Her next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her reer on hold, Kate Conner finds herself back in former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a business when a murderous demon interrupts VW bus for a vampire. But then, Mercy isn't her preparations for a dinner party designed to exactly normal herself... get her husband elected to County Attorney.

Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Hark- When her sister is murdered, MacKayla ness searches for answers. The quest to find her sis- Deep in the stacks of a library, scholar Diana ter’s killer draws her into a shadowy realm Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched manu- where good & evil wear the same seductive script in the course of her research. Descended mask. She is soon faced with a greater chal- from an old & distinguished line of witches, Diana lenge: staying alive to learn how to handle a wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive power she had no idea she possessed – the glance and a few notes, she returns the book. But power to see into the realm of the Fae. her discovery sets the underworld stirring... Descriptions and images courtesy of NoveList, Publishers, Amazon, and the PCLD Catalog. Read-alikes are compiled by the Pinal County Library Dis- trict and affiliate library staff. Be sure to visit our website for more read-alikes: pinalcountyaz.gov/library More by Charlaine Harris

Sookie Novels: Sookie Short Stories: Also Check Out: Dead Until Dark Living Dead in Dallas Club Dead “Fairy Dust” Dead to the World “One Word Answer” Dead as a Doornail “Dracula Night” Definitely Dead “Gift Wrap” All Together Dead “Lucky” From Dead to Worse “” Dead and Gone “If I Had a Hammer” The Sookie Stackhouse Companion Curious about what’s happening in other parts of the SookieVerse? Read these short stories: “Tacky” | “Bacon” | “The Britlingens Go to Hell” | “Dahlia Underground” | “Death by Dahlia”

Harper Connelly Series: Aurora Teagarden Series: Lily Bard Series: Harper Connelly, a young woman Professional librarian, Aurora Tea- Lily Bard is a loner living in the possessing the ability to uncover garden, and her fellow Real Mur- small town of Shakespeare, Ar- the final location of a recently de- ders Club members attempt to kansas. When she discovers a ceased individual and to share solve local cases. dead body, her quiet life may end their last moments, aided by her in her death. manager and stepbrother Tolliver, Real Murders uses her skill to find the dead. A Bone to Pick Shakespeare’s Landlord Three Bedrooms, One Corpse Shakespeare’s Champion Grave Sight The Julius House Shakespeare’s Christmas Grave Surprise Dead Over Heels Shakespeare’s Trollop An Ice Cold Grave A Fool and His Honey Shakespeare’s Counselor Grave Secret Last Scene Alive Poppy Done to Death Visit Charlaine Harris’ website for a complete bibliography, news, tour dates, & more: http://www.charlaineharris.com/