Dead and GoneDead and Gone
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What it's about
The werewolves and shifters of Bon Temps, Louisiana, have decided to reveal themselves to the world. At first it goes well, until the mutilated body of a were-panther is found near the bar where Sookie Stackhouse works, and she's compelled to find the killer, while a war among the fairies threatens her too.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 43 weeks on the lists. Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse books inspired HBO's True Blood.
You'll love it if you liked
Dark Slayer
Night Broken
Interview with the VampireGood to know
It's the ninth book; start with Dead Until Dark.
By the numbers
- Readers46 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller69 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #169 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #179 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #644 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1218 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Gripping
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Quick answers
Is Dead and Gone worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and spent 43 weeks on the lists. It ranks #1,218 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 70.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Dead and Gone about?
The werewolves and shifters of Bon Temps, Louisiana, have decided to reveal themselves to the world. At first it goes well, until the mutilated body of a were-panther is found near the bar where Sookie Stackhouse works, and she's compelled to find the killer, while a war among the fairies threatens her too.
How long does it take to read Dead and Gone?
About 8 hours (328 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Dead and Gone?
If you liked it, try Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan, Night Broken by Patricia Briggs or Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice.