Dead as a Doornail

Version: Unabridged
Author: Charlaine Harris
Narrator: Johanna Parker
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Dark Fantasy, Other Series
Publisher: Recorded Books
Published In: May 2005
# of Units: 8 CDs
Length: 8 hours
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Overview

Mixing old European myths and legends with modern American pop culture, incorporating influences ranging from blaxploitation movies and erotic novels to tabloid staples like UFOs and Elvis, authors are creating a new mythology for the strip-mall, tract-house, cellphone America of the new millennium. One of the best-known and best writers of the new American mythology is Charlaine Harris. Dead as a Doornail is the fifth novel in her Anthony Award-winning Southern Vampire series. It continues the story of psychic waitress Sookie Stackhouse.

Reviews (6)

Dead as a Doornail

Written by Nagini on February 18th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

After the being dissapointed with Anne Rice ending her vampire series I was left with no more vampire books to read, none really worthwhile anyway UNTIL True Blood started playing on HBO, which i totally LOVED, then I noticed it was based on books!!! WOOHOO i thought i'd hit the jackpot! I immediately scoured the local libraries and was immediately smitten with these books! I'm glad they're also on audio, since I drive quite a lot i can have Sookie, Bill and Eric for riding companions! I hope you all enjoy these books as much as I have.

Entertaining

Written by Susan Tortorici on February 4th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 5/5

It's the reason I read. I was entertained and sucked right into Sookie's life. I'm not the only neurotic and it was fun.

good

Written by Colleen Anderson on February 7th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Excellent book I would recommend to any of my friends

dead as a doornail

Written by Anonymous on October 7th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 1/5

I rented this book because it had 5 stars. Big mistake. Worst book I have ever listened to. I'm not opposed to strip malls, tract-houses and I certainly could not live without my cellphone.But please, the author treated her audience like they were lobotomized drugged out zombies who would happily listen to any drool. I listened to the whole thing and it was very painful. The person reading it added to the pain.

Dead as a Doornail

Written by Pamela Bennett on April 8th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

Fast paced and easy to follow. Excellent reader and story. I did not want it to end.

Dead as A Doornail

Written by Anonymous on August 18th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This is the first book in this series I've read. I really enjoyed it. Now I need to get the rest of the series. I enjoyed Soukie and her friends.

Author Details

Author Details

Harris, Charlaine

Maggie Shayne is the bestselling author of more than forty novels, including the groundbreaking vampire series Wings in the Night, the most recent of which is called "Prince of Twilight". Her numerous awards include two Romantic Times Career Achievement Awards, the National Readers Choice Award, and the coveted Romance Writers of America RITA Award. Maggie lives in a small town in southern central New York. Find her at www.maggieshayne.com.