This one started slow for me and while I liked Quinn (He's a shapeshifting TIGER for frigs sake) I was a little exhausted from Sookie's admirers, but that only lasted briefly as the mystery began to develop, and that in it's essence is what these Sookie Stackhouse books are. They are mysteries in a supernatural setting and they are so much fun. I have two more sitting here to read, but I can't imagine not finishing the series at this point.