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A Touch of Dead (Sookie Stackhouse: The Complete Stories) |  | Author: Charlaine Harris
Publisher: Ace
Category: Book
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Rating:  228 reviews
Sales Rank: 302
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition/ First Printing
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0441017835
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780441017836
ASIN: 0441017835
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
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Product Description
Every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written-in one special volume-from the New York Times bestselling author.
New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris has re-imagined the supernatural world with her "spunky" (Tampa Tribune) Southern Vampire novels starring telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. Now, for the first time, here is every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever written-together in one volume.
Stories include "Fairy Dust," "One Word Answer," "Dracula Night," "Lucky," and "Giftwrap."
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Cute stories,but not up to par March 10, 2010
Simone Vardakis (Kansas City, KS)
I am a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, I've read them all and have the next one on pre-order already. I was psyched when this installment came out, it has short stories that feature Sookie Stackhouse. These stories have been previously printed in other books (other collections of other worldly beings written by several other authors). I had never read any of them before, so I wasn't disappointed in that aspect. I was, however, disappointed with the content, the actual stories themselves. I thought they were too "cutesy". I felt like Charlaine Harris had made these as kind of an afterthought, just trying to get them out there. I wanted to have some creepiness in these stories. There wasn't much of that, although the story about her grandfather was somewhat disturbing. I was glad that I had only rented this book from my local library, would've been upset had I paid the money to get it new. I would say read this without looking for anything serious, just as a little side item. If you haven't read any of the Sookie books, this is not the one to start up with, believe me.
 addicted March 9, 2010
L. M. Smith (Pennsylvania)
What can I say? I never entertained reading fantasy/romance. but here I am AGAIN. Harris' character development and protagonist reckoning is maddingly addictive. Have there been a few discrepancies? Yup. Ms. Harris has corrected the issue. but really this is a trivial issue. Its Sookie and her developing life in the wake of global revelations that keeps me coming back. Oh and Eric.
A Nice "Sookie Snack" to hold me over until Dead in the Family's release... February 28, 2010
AkF (New Jersey)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, I began reading the series after Twilight hooked me on paranormal romances. Twilight helped me to re-discover my love for Vampire love stories and mystery (former Buffy- viewer!). Soon after finishing the Twilight series, True Blood season 2 was premiering on HBO and I had to give it a shot. Well, after two episodes I was so hooked that I rented season 1 and watched every episode over a weekend! This then led me to start reading the books that started it all!
After reading Sookie Stackhouse books 1-9, I decided to borrow this compilation book in order to satisfy my craving for the release of the latest book in May 2010.
Well what can I say.....I am happy for two reasons.....
1. That I read these short stories to hold me over until the latest release....
2. That I borrowed it from the local library...
Breakdown of the stories:
1. "Fairy Dust" - We are introduced to the Faerie twins Claudine and Claude and Sookie helps them to solve a murder that took place at the club Claude owns and runs. This story occurs after Dead To The World.
2. "Dracula Night" - The vampires are preparing to celebrate the birthday of Dracula. Both Sookie and Eric are in for a surprise. This story occurs prior to Dead As A Doornail.
3. "One Word Answer"- Sookie is sent to New Orleans to discover how and why her cousin Hadley met her demise. We are introduced to the witches of New Orleans. This story occurs after Dead As A Doornail.
4. "Lucky" - Amelia and Sookie are called in to help solve a mystery. This story takes place after All Together Dead.
5. "Gift Wrap" - Sookie is alone for the holidays, but nore for long. When she discovers a naked and injured- beautiful- man on the outskirts of her property, she is in for an unexpected surprise. An equally appropriate title for this story could have been "Sookie gets Nookie". This story occurs before Dead And Gone.
My thoughts- I love the Sookie Stackhouse stories, they are fun, entertaining, and quick reads. This book, however entertaining, was a bit hard to place. For me, I like to read stories/book in order of when they take place. With all of these stories being put into one book- yet taking place throughout the series, it was difficult (for me at least) to mentally place them in order within the book series.
For me, I would like to have seen Charlaine release short story books in between the series books that contain a few short stories/adventures that occur during that specific time period. For example- release a book of 4 short stories after Dead as a Doornail that take place during the time after Dead as a Doornail.
Oh well! Did I enjoy these stories- ABSOLUTELY- they definitely entertained me. Would I purchased this book in hardcover the day it is released- NOPE- I am happy that I borrowed it from the library- I will probably purchase the paperback version to add to my collection at some point.
Enjoy!
 Sookie Short Stories - Great Read February 26, 2010
Toni Allen (Brisbane, Qld, Australia)
I have fallen in love with the Sookie series, and hadn't had a chance to read the short stories.
This book is wonderful if you love Sookie's world and can't get enough of Bon Temps and all of the wonderful, colourful characters that inhabit this world.
Highly recommend, it will keep me happy until May and the next book in this wonderful, original series.
For Die-hard Sookie Fans-- Collected Short Stories February 26, 2010
A. Lee (L.A., CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book collects five short stories featuring Sookie Stackhouse of the Southern Vampire series (adapted for TV by HBO as "TrueBlood"). They come from various periods in the series. They can be read on their own, but it's probably best if you're a fan of the novels already.
"Fairy Dust" features the fairy triplets Claude, Claudine and Claudette. It was originally published in a mystery collection so it involves Sookie attempting to solve a murder.
"Dracula Night" concerns an event hosted by Eric in honor of his hero.
"One Word Answer" is another mystery story that introduces the half-demon lawyer Mr. Cataliades, who works for the Queen of Louisiana and concerns Sookie's cousin Hadley.
"Lucky" has Sookie and Amelia doing a bit of investigating into the problems of insurance agents in Bon Temps.
"Gift Wrap" is set during Christmas, when Sookie finds herself on her own.
These stories are essential only to the die-hard fans, but I thought they were enjoyable way to spend some time while waiting for the next novel in the series to be published.
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