Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, No. 1)

Sookie Stackhouse is just a small-time cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana. Until the vampire of her dreams walks into her life-and one of her coworkers checks out....<br><br>Maybe having a vampire for a boyfriend isn't such a bright idea.<br><br>A fun, fast, funny, and wonderfully intriguing blend of vampire and mystery that's hard to put down, and should not be missed. (Susan Sizemore)<br><br>Praise for Charlaine Harris:<br><br>Harris writes neatly and with assurance. (<i>New York Times Book Review</i>)<br><br>An author of rare talents. (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)