Book Review: Dead Reckoning

Title:  Dead Reckoning 
Author:  Charlaine Harris
Pages:  325
Publication Date:  2011
Version:  Hardcover
Genre:  Adult Fiction/Mystery/Paranormal

Summary Via Goodreads.com:
"With her knack for being in trouble's way, Sookie witnesses the firebombing of Merlotte's, the bar where she works. Since Sam Merlotte is now known to be two-natured, suspicion falls immediately on the anti-shifters in the area. Sookie suspects otherwise, but her attention is divided when she realizes that her lover Eric Northman and his "child" Pam are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master. Gradually, Sookie is drawn into the plot-which is much more complicated than she knows..."

My Review:
If Sookie thought her life would even out and become less eventful after marrying Eric she has another think coming.  Now Merlotte's has been firebombed and she has been attacked outside her home.  Also, Eric seems to be hiding something from her, something big, but he won't spill it.  Pam seems to know, but she was sworn to secrecy by Eric.  How is a girl supposed to get important gossip when no one is talking?  To top that all off Victor, Eric's new "above him" vampire, is not worth the blood he drinks.  He also is nothing but trouble to Pam and Eric.  What do they decide needs to be done?  Well kill him of course, but how and when?  He is a heavily protected and high up vampire.  Can they kill Victor without becoming dead and dead for good themselves?  Who is after Sookie from the bar and her home attack?  Why is Eric hiding things from her now?  What's really going on with him?  Will she survive to find out?

I am a huge fan of the Sookie Stackhouse series, so was quite excited to read on in this book.  I thought it seemed to start a bit slower than other books in the series, but once it got going it was pretty good.  It wasn't quite as "on the edge of my seat" as the other books have been for me, but I did enjoy reading it.  It was like the mystery of it all didn't really come to light until a quarter of the way into the book.  The other ones jumped right in.  I liked the many things going on in the book once it got moving though.  There were lots of side plots with the main plot that made things more interesting.  There are also things, of course, that are unfinished or still have an air of mystery to them, but that is what makes me want to read on in the next book.  Once again, the characters amazed me and are such a wonderful part of this series.  I kind of missed not "seeing" much of Jason in this book and seeing where he is going with his life.  Harris' writing is great and makes you feel the book and feel like you are watching it all happen "live" through her writing style.  She is by far one of my favorite authors.  I would recommend reading this book, it is a good add to the series and a great way to add some things to the whole story and characters.  

4/5 Stars!