You'll end up liking a multitude of people despite their flaws and prejudices. The characterization in these novels is amazing. The hero and heroine come from a mostly trailer park background and deal with a multitude of people, in this case a struggling poorer community, with a few wealthier members who have managed to collectively raise funds for Harper's services and the territorial and conflicted local sheriff. Charlaine Harris' novels break through all of this. I've noticed that unfortunately this is often the case with paranormal fiction and particularly that aimed at women.
I was talking with a taxi driver the other day and he complained that they never wrote stories about ordinary people in the movies, they're all high-flying, rich and beautiful. This ability is exploited to its full potential by herself and her stepbrother/manager to provide a living for themselves but causes constant difficulties, particularly with law enforcement who either disbelieve, or do not understand the limitations of Harper's talents. The paranormal element of the story is actually very subtle because the heroines abilities follow the extremely narrow focus of being able to locate bodies in the nearby area and give cause of death. It is primarily, a very well written detective story which has a great, although very dark plot and held my interest all the way through. There is nothing flashy or brash about this novel. It isn't at all what I expected from a Chalaine Harris novel after reading some of the True Blood short stories, which if I'm honest disappointed me a bit after seeing the TV series.
This is my favorite book from the series.
I was surprised just how much I enjoyed this.
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