Coffee Pot Reviews are short and sweet reviews I write in the time it takes my coffee pot to brew. With the second season of the TV show Midnight, Texas set to begin, I knew it was time to finish up this trilogy by Charlaine Harris. Grab a peppermint tea and check out my thoughts.
by Charlaine Harris
Series: Midnight Texas #2
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal
Source: Purchase
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The author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels returns to the one-traffic-light town you see only when you’re on the way to someplace else…
There is no such thing as bad publicity, except in Midnight, Texas, where the residents like to keep to themselves. Even in a town full of secretive people, Olivia Charity is an enigma. She lives with the vampire Lemuel, but no one knows what she does; they only know that she’s beautiful and dangerous.
Psychic Manfred Bernardo finds out just how dangerous when he goes on a working weekend to Dallas and sees Olivia there with a couple who are both found dead the next day. To make matters worse, one of Manfred’s regular—and very wealthy—clients dies during a reading.
Manfred returns from Dallas embroiled in scandal and hounded by the press. He turns to Olivia for help; somehow he knows that the mysterious Olivia can get things back to normal. As normal as things get in Midnight…
Day Shift took us back to the odd little town of Midnight where Psychic Manfred Bernardo finds himself in trouble, a new hotel is opening and strange new residence bring trouble. Lots happening in this installment and it all begins outside of Midnight. Manfred is staying in a hotel where he has set up visits with clients for readings. Not only does he bump into someone from Midnight, but one of his clients ends up dead and her greedy son is claiming murder and theft. A new lawyer, Olivia and an assist from Fifi made for an interesting tale. Then we have the new hotel and a particular young boy who the townsfolk take under their wing. I devoured this. Despite, my frustration with a certain witch and a young man I had a good time. Really would someone lock them in a broom closet already.
by Charlaine Harris
Series: Midnight Texas #3
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal
Source: Library
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At Midnight’s local pawnshop, weapons are flying off the shelves—only to be used in sudden and dramatic suicides right at the main crossroads in town.
Who better to figure out why blood is being spilled than the vampire Lemuel, who, while translating mysterious texts, discovers what makes Midnight the town it is. There’s a reason why witches and werewolves, killers and psychics, have been drawn to this place.
And now they must come together to stop the bloodshed in the heart of Midnight. For if all hell breaks loose—which just might happen—it will put the secretive town on the map, where no one wants it to be...
Night Shift is the final book and brings with it troubles that have laid peacefully for two-hundred and fifty years but something has awaken. This story focuses on all the loose threads, romantic stirrings and threads from previous books. It brought a sense of closure even if I felt the climactic battle fizzled a little. Harris accomplishes all of this while still giving us a chilling mystery. I love that we got to see movement regarding Olivia and her father. Manfred seems to have found his happy and outsiders have become a part of Midnight. I will honestly miss this little town and its kooky inhabitants. I loved the concept of a small-town for supernatural misfits or perhaps loners is a better term. I will let you decide. Harris left a few threads open and it might disappoint those who like things wrapped up in cute little packages. I love to imagine what will become of these characters as I secretly hope the author does another book. So far I’ve been luck with these silent prayers.
Fans of unique supernatural towns, mystery and secrets will enjoy Day Shift and Night Shift by Charlaine Harris #MidnightTexasTrilogy #urban #paranormal #lovemylibrary Share on XBelieve it or not, this was my first experience with Charlaine Harris. I know everyone loves the Sookie Stackhouse books, but I never picked them up. What I truly love about this series is the variety of supernatural creatures living in Midnight. No packs, but singular members of the different breed and others. Harris doesn’t come out and say what they are right away, so I will leave you to discover that.
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Olivia Roach
I know what you mean. Sometimes the romanctic elements of the story can be a bit frustrating because you just want them to hurry up and happen already! But it sounds like these two were still good books 🙂
Kimberly
Thanks Olivia.
Angela @ Simply Angela
I’ve had this series sitting around for ages now I need to finally read it. I’ve been loving the tv series so I’m eager to see how the books are.
Kimberly
I have done that so many times.
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
Lock them in a broom closet – LMBO… hahahaha
Sounds like an interesting series. I will have to add this to my audible wishlist as I have been wanting some more audios. Great mini reviews and love the Coffee Pot Reviews – theme? Title? Whatever you call it – I like the name of the mini-reviews!
Mary
Kimberly
Thank you Mary!
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
I really enjoyed how each character’s supernatural power was left to discover on your own with just little hints for awhile. It made it even more mysterious. These were a lot of fun and I can’t wait for season 2!
Kimberly
I did too Tanya, it was interesting.
MarthaE
Not sure how I missed this series. I’ve been eyeing An Easy Death because I like alternate history.
Glad you liked this and thanks for sharing.
Kimberly
I felt the same. When the series came on I was like what? There is a trilogy?
sherry fundin
I have enjoyed Charlaine’s stories before, but it has been some time. Thanks for the reminder.
Kimberly
I am going to try some of her others. I loved this trilogy
Erin O'Riordan
I liked this series.
Kimberly
Glad you enjoyed them as well. I wish there were more.
Laura Thomas
When I spotted your post in my email I crossed my fingers. Yes! You liked these. I have them in my Amazon Cart and plan to go ahead and order them as a Christmas present to myself:)
Kimberly
AWESOME!! Merry Christmas to you 🙂
Angela
Great reviews. I like the TV show… Still need to read the books. ^_^
Kimberly
They are slightly different.
Stefanie
I’d like to try another series of her. I read the first, True Blood one and wasn’t impressed.
Kimberly
I own some but have not read them.
Debbie Haupt
hmm I’ve never read her. I first heard of her back in the B&N bookclub days at Paul’s forum. Maybe I should start now. Thanks Kim
Kimberly
This is a nice trilogy to try Debbie and readily available from your local library.
Sophia Rose
This was a favorite trilogy for me, too. I read her Sookie books and liked them, but these I loved. I am still planning to read the even older series, Grave Sight and Lily Bard ones that get some crossovers now and then with this series because I like the way she handles her mystery/suspense elements.
Kimberly
Glad to hear you like these too. Yes, after finishing these I want to try some of her other works.
Melliane
I like the TV show but I haven’t tried the books
Kimberly
Mr. Caffeinated and I are enjoying the show. There are some differences..so still read them.
Tracy Terry
Loved her True Blood series … at least most of the book though I’m glad she ended when she did as I think to carry on would have been a mistake. I’ve since read several of her other books and have yet to find any that I’ve enjoyed as much. Perhaps these are the ones.
Kimberly
Good to know. I had a blast with these and love the show to.
Angie Elle
Great reviews. This does sound like an interesting series. For some reason, I have an aversion to this author. I don’t even know why, but I need to get over it!
Kimberly
I hope you try the trilogy Angie. I’ve been weirdly standoffish about an author or series before. No idea why.
Ailyn Koay
was it long and drawlly like sookie stackhouse, the book
Kimberly
Um, no. i found the pacing to be well done.
Ailyn Koay
That’s good, I found sookie to be a bore by the last few