Dead Until Dark: Sookie Stackhouse #1

HBO created must-see television with True Blood. The same can't be said for the series it's based on. Harris is one of the worst writers on this list. Her abilities with words are about as good as a mediocre high school student's. What she has done with Sookie Stackhouse is create a world where the paranormal, politics and the South have combined in a heady mix.Harris is a methodic writer. Her books follow a similar formula in each novel, but these books are still fun to read, fast paced and interesting. And, while there are a million plot holes, there's something quite addictive about a vampire noir whodunit set it the South.One of the things this series has going for it is that the characters are never wholly good or bad – they're complex creatures with agendas and motivations that will keep you interested much longer than you thought you would be. In addition, Harris makes some very George R.R.-esque decisions with regard to you know, killing and death and stuff. Don't expect your favorite characters to survive. This adds a level of unpredictability to a series that wouldn't warrant your attention if it didn't have some shock value.