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Urban Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers, Horror

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Charlaine Harris has been a published writer for over forty years. Her first two books were standalones, followed by a long sabbatical when she was having children. Then she began the Aurora Teagarden book, mysteries featuring a short librarian (eventually adapted for Hallmark movies). The darker Lily Bard books came next, about a house cleaner with a dark past and considerable fighting skills.

Tired of abiding by the mystery rules, Harris wrote a novel about a telepathic barmaid that took at least two years to sell. When the book was published, it turned into a best seller, and DEAD UNTIL DARK and the subsequent Sookie books were adapted in Alan Ball's "True Blood" series. At the same time, Harris began the Harper Connelly books. Harper ca ...more

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Hi, I really enjoyed the Aurora Teagarden series. Is there gonna be a new one someday ? Regards, Édith
Charlaine Harris Yes, Edith, due to the success of the Hallmark movies, there will be two more Auroras. I'm writing one now.…moreYes, Edith, due to the success of the Hallmark movies, there will be two more Auroras. I'm writing one now.(less)
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When will we be seeing the next Midnight book? I am loving them so far!!!
Charlaine Harris May 3. And if NBC picks up the pilot, you'll be able to see a television version.…moreMay 3. And if NBC picks up the pilot, you'll be able to see a television version.(less)
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BOOK & BLOG: September 12, 2025

No One was Supposed to Die at This Wedding, Catherine MackKnave of Diamonds, Laurie KingNemesis, Gregg HurwitzThe Bachelorette Party, Camilla SternGreat Big Beautiful Life, Emily HenryThe Spell Shop, Sarah Beth DurstPompeii, Robert HarrisFever Beach, Carl Hiaasen

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Dead Until Dark Living Dead in Dallas Club Dead Dead to the World Dead as a Doornail Definitely Dead All Together Dead
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Grave Sight Grave Surprise An Ice Cold Grave Grave Secret
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Shakespeare's Landlord Shakespeare's Champion Shakespeare's Christmas Shakespeare's Trollop Shakespeare's Counselor
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Midnight Crossroad Day Shift Night Shift
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An Easy Death A Longer Fall The Russian Cage The Serpent in Heaven All the Dead Shall Weep The Last Wizards' Ball
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Charlaine Harris answered A Dad and His Books's question:
Do you have a favorite character you've created? If so, which one is it?
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There's not a simple answer to that. The one most like me is Aurora Teagarden, but I find something to love or admire about all my protagonists. Otherwise I couldn't spend so much time with them.
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" Thanks, Jennifer. It was a relief to hear the diagnosis. It always makes me happy when someone tells me they enjoy my work. "
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“Here’s to books, the cheapest vacation you can buy.”
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“You are speaking of my future lover. Be more respectful.”
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Feb 08, 2017 05:20AM

Adrián Lamo I'm just here to register my vexation that Dead Until Dark didn't make the Top-10 Paranormal Romances list. Since I *do* regularly make Top-10 Hacker lists, let me know if you need a horse's head delivered to the Goodreads HQ.

... what, I can't specialize in more than one thing? You'd be amazed at what FedEx Custom Critical will ship.


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