The first edition of the novel was published in May 2008, and was written by Charlaine Harris. To see what your friends thought of this book, I've been reading out of order and not having any trouble following the plot threads. Sookie rescues King Felipe de Castro, Eric, and Sam Merlotte from the murderous intentions of Sigebert, earning her the King's gratitude. Sookie’s mother didn’t adore her. The paranormal powerhouse behind the Sookie Stackhouse series trades Louisiana's vampires for a mysterious new Texas town in Midnight Crossroad,... After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina and the manmade explosion at the vampire summit, everyone human and otherwise is stressed, including Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse, who is trying to cope with the fact that her boyfriend Quinn has gone missing. I never had any time for that when I was a waitress) and there’s obituary for Sophie-Anne. There isn't so much as a unified plot or mystery in this book as there is a series of short stories, all arranging pawns and changing plotlines for future payoff. “I trudged back to my bedroom and pushed the door open, intending to wash my face or brush my teeth or make some stab at smoothing my hair, because I thought it might make me feel a little less trampled. From Dead to Worse is the eighth book in Charlaine Harris's series The Southern Vampire Mysteries. I chalk it up to this is the 8th book in a series of first person narrative that has gotten so complex with so many overlapping story-lines, it was bound to happen. She gets time to have a gander at the paper (really? This is because Sookie has absolutely no fellow-feeling with women whatsoever and the only emotion they inspire in her is jealousy. Can I also read this book without knowing the other ones? Very little has driven home the tragedy of Katrina as well as CH's last few books. He is now described as her son. Having read the novel, I understand why. From Dead to Worse Chapter 9. She is mildly annoyed at this voyeurism, but since being called fuckable is the greatest compliment possible for Sookie, she forgives him. OH, OH, OH. Personally I would have at least considered the fact that Sookie’s mother would have been coping with a child who exhibited unexplained supernatural powers, which could have contributed to her difficulty dealing with her daughter. From Dead to Worse Chapter 11. The supernatural community in Bon Temps, Louisiana is reeling from two hard blows: the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina, and the manmade horror of the explosion at the vampire summit in the up-north city of Rhodes. She finally sees Quinn again. It wasn't a new vehicle by any means - probably five years old - but it was very well-maintained both under the hood and in the cab. Her telepathy and status as a 'friend of the pack' forces her to mediate between two warring factions, whereupon she discovers that a pack displaced by Hurricane Katrina has been killing the Shreveport Weres in order to take their place. This is, to me, a wrap-up book. CH is an amazing author so I don't fault her. Too many subplots have been left loose for too long. There is a lot of history and a whole mess of background characters and ex-love interests clogging up the works. None of the various plot-strands are tied together, or at any point rendered interesting.Stupidest New Character NamesHamilton TharpCopley CarmichaelOctavia FantRemy SavoyNiall BrigantCorbett Hale StackhousePolice Chief Parfit GrahamTyrese MarleyDove BeckHunter SavoyMost Worrying InconsistencyHoyt Fortenberry was previously described as Maxine Fortenberry’s grandson. CH is an amazing author so I don't fault her. This is the eighth book about Sookie Stackhouse, psychic barmaid, and it shows. Once again Sookie is harassed, sexually and generally, by a variety of characters. Selah’s feelings on the matter go unrecorded. This seems like the actions of a crazy, self-obsessed bitch to me, but as none of the characters other than the girl herself share my view the mind and character alteration proceeds. And freaking Sookie did it, wtf Jason, you coward. Harris has restored her heroine to the familiar surroundings of her beloved Bon Temps and narrowed down ATD’s cast of thousands to the familiar crew of earlier books with a few new additions. I’ll be wrong. From Dead to Worse - Charlaine Harris Book - ABCaudiobooks. "Where, when, how many?" This one’s filled with Sookie-style, wry, Southern humor, intrigue aplenty among various vampire and werewolf factions, and the introduction of a previously unknown member of Sookie’s family whose appearance provides some after-the-fact backstory about her telepathic skill. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In this book, we learn a little more about where Sookie's 'gift' comes from. About From Dead to Worse. This book has that feel... like it's really just 3 or 4 tangents and not a fully developed, interwoven novel. From Dead to Worse After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina and the manmade explosion at the vampire summit, everyone--human and otherwise--is stressed, including Louisiana cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse, who is trying to cope with the fact that her boyfriend Quinn has gone missing. Sookie attends the society wedding of the year, expecting to go as a guest, but ending up as a bridesmaid and a barmaid. I read an interview with CH saying she had started this book, got off an tangent, and realized she'd finished the book not just the tangent. Although Sookie's mind-reading gives her an edge in many situations, she's wildly underpowered comp. From Dead To Worse book description. Start by marking “From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris, 9780441017010, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Imagine my surprise when on an unwanted trip to WalMart I found the new Charlaine Harris, on sale, and newly printed on paperback! While her grandfather is dead, her fairy great-grandfather, Niall Brigant, is alive and seeks to meet her. From Dead to Worse - read free eBook by Charlaine Harris in online reader directly on the web page. She then learns that she is descended from fairies, and is 1/8 fairy herself. So, yes, I think this book can be read without reading the others. It commences in possibly the most boring way possible, with a long and details description of a wedding. From Dead to Worse Chapter 10 Sam had some extra clothes in his truck, and he pulled them on matter-of-factly. I really love this series and am glad to be working my way through them again. 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