Part of Sookie Stackhouse, book 12.5
First published 2013
Sookie Stackhouse brings birthday cupcakes to her nephew's classroom but discovers she's missing one when the school secretary's furious ex-boyfriend arrives unexpectedly. Later, what starts as a simple weekend trip becomes complicated when Sookie must visit a strip club for an errand that proves far more dangerous than anticipated. Meanwhile, ancient vampire Dahlia Lynley-Chivers barely survives a bombing by anti-vampire terrorists, only to realize they targeted the wrong undead victim. At an elegant party filled with supernatural guests, Dahlia watches the celebration turn lethal and must identify the killer among numerous night creatures. These five interconnected stories follow familiar characters including JB, Tara, and Sam as they navigate everyday situations that spiral into supernatural chaos. Harris weaves together domestic moments with otherworldly threats, showing how the paranormal intrudes on ordinary life in unexpected ways.
Genres: short-stories, mystery, fantasy, supernatural, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-elements
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