All the Dead Shall Weep, by Charlaine Harris (Saga)
I’m a long-time fan of Charlaine Harris, and she gets
better all the time. All the Dead Shall Weep, the fifth installment in her
“Gunnie Rose” series, is a showcase of her strengths: vivid characters, a
gritty and believable post-apocalytic world with diverse cultures, and superb
handling of dramatic tension and pacing. All conveyed in deceptively simple, evocative
prose that captures the nuanced emotional literacy of the viewpoint characters
(Lizbeth Rose and her sister, the fugitive grigori Felicia). Her portrayal of
the resilience and resourcefulness of poor residents of Texoma is both stark
and compassionate.
Newly weds Lizbeth and Eli, along with Felicia and Eli’s
brother, Peter, take refuge in Lizbeth’s home town after fleeing the Holy Russian
Empire in San Diego. Soon, they’re besieged by strange magic-wielders seeking to
court Felicia because of her powerful death magic, and those with even more
nefarious aims. Matters explode when armed paramilitary ride into town. Part
mystery, part love story, all wrapped up in breathless, page-turner action.
The entire series is highly recommended.
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