"Definitely Dead" is the sixth installation in Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mysteries series. It continues the story of Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress in a small Louisiana town. In this book, Sookie incurs complications after she is drawn into the vampire community's internal strife. The story explores themes of loyalty, love, and the supernatural as Sookie navigates the complexities of both her human relationships and her ties to vampires.
The plot thickens when Sookie discovers that her recently deceased relative is part of the vampire world. This revelation brings her into contact with various characters that reveal secrets and extend her involvement in the vampire politics of the region. The narrative intertwines mystery and romance, reflecting Sookie's duality as both an ordinary human and someone affected by extraordinary beings.