Thursday, December 17, 2015

Dead but not Forgotten: Stories from the World of Sookie Stackhouse edited by Charlaine Harris and Toni L.P. Kelner

These stories are more enjoyabole if you have read The Sookie Stackhouse series. The first book is Dead Until Dark.
     This anthology is stories picked by Charlaine Harris from other authors who are fans of her Sookie Stackhouse series.
     This collection contains fifteen stories.
1. Nobody's Business by Rachel Caine : This story follows Ken and Kenya on a typical , or not so typical day on the job patrolling Bon Temps.
2. Tyger,Tyger byChristpher Golden " This tale focuses on Quinn and his very bad getting even worse day.
3. The Real Santa Claus by Leigh Perry : This story focuses on Diantha and her mission to see what is causing Sookie Stackhouse grief.
4.Taproot by Jeffery J. Mariotte : Andy's old flame is back in town with more than just reconciliation on her mind.
5. Knit a Sweater out of Sky by Seanan Mcguire : Amelia has good intentions with the magic she wishes to use and a new witch in town has other ideas.
6.  Love Story by Jeanne C. Stein : This a look at Adele's journal and her affair with Fintan.
7. The Million Dollar Hunt by Jonathon Maberry: Mustapha joins a reality show competition that is more than what it seems.
8. Borderline Dead by Nicole Peeler: Desiree Dumas finally steps up to her past.
9. Extreme Makeover Vamp Edition by Leigh Evans: Ted Seabrook and Bev Leveto have a debt to pay and it requires preparing a recluse bride for her wedding.
10. Don't be Cruel by Bill Crider : This is the story of Bubba and his performance for Russell Edgington.
11. What a Dream I Had by Nancy Holder : The beginning of Alcide's bad luck streak with the ladies.
12. Another Dead Fairy by Miranda James : Claude and Claudine must solve the murder of their cousin.
13.The Bat Signal by Suzanne Mcleod : Luna Garza is on the hunt for a teenage were on the run.
14. The Sun, The Moon, and the Stars by Dana Cameron : Pam deals with a woman from her past and races to save Eric by a hidden enemy.
15. Widower's Walk by Maryjanice Davidson : Centuries in  the future, Eric watches out for Sookie's descendants
     Most of these stories were good and a few I wish had either a bit more or a slight twist to it. But a good read none the less.

Low Midnight by Carrie Vuaghn

Sorry, this so late in posting.

     This is a novel in the world of Kitty Norville series. One can read this book without having to read the Kitty Norville series, but I do suggest reading the series if one hasn't because it does connect into what is happening in the Kitty Norville series. The first book is Kitty and the Midnight Hour.
     I was excited that Cormac was getting his own story, and it didn't disappoint.
It was refreshing to see what goes on in the mind of Cormac and a closer look into his relationship with Amelia. The tale was a perfect installment to the Norville series. The right balance of character drama and action. Worth the read even if one hasn't read about a werewolf named Kitty.

Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison

Sorry, this so late in being posted.

     This is the last book in The Hollows series. The first is Dead Witch Walking.
This final installment was beautifully done, seamlessly linking the continuing story lines introduced in previous novels. Unlike certain other series that have come to their ends, this one doesn't leave you feeling like the happy endings were forced, this one ends reasonable real for the characters.
     This is the typical roller coaster ride one takes when following Rachel Morgan and her crew on their runs and daily life. The end didn't disappoint at all, and I will miss Rachel Morgan and her tapestry of interesting characters that inhabit her world. I'm glad I took the chance on this series, because it was definitely an unforgettable ride.