Easy Death: the Gunnie Rose series

Step into a thrilling alternate history with Charlaine Harris's *Easy Death*, the captivating first novel in the *Gunnie Rose* series. Set in a fractured United States, specifically the Texoma region (a land now encompassing parts of Texas and Oklahoma), *Easy Death* plunges readers into a world where magic is real, tangible, and viewed with deep suspicion. The year is not explicitly stated, but the atmosphere and political landscape suggest a divergence from our timeline in the early 20th century. Meet Lizbeth Rose, a young woman known as "Gunnie" Rose, a title earned through her prowess with firearms and her unwavering commitment to her clients. She's more than just a gunslinger; she's a survivor, hardened by a perilous life and recent harrowing experience crossing the border into Mexico. Haunted by the past but determined to forge her own future, Lizbeth accepts a seemingly straightforward, but ultimately dangerous, job offer from two mysterious Russian wizards. These aren't your typical stage magicians. These are practitioners of potent, ancient magic, desperately seeking a way to save their Tsar, who suffers from a mysterious affliction. They believe the key to his survival lies within the blood of a specific individual, and their quest has led them to Texoma, and to Lizbeth Rose. They require her protection and her skills as a gunnie to navigate the treacherous landscape and deadly adversaries standing in their path. But Lizbeth, the wizards, and their mission are not operating in secret. A powerful and malevolent force is determined to prevent the Tsar's salvation and disrupt the delicate balance of power. This shadowy enemy dispatches ruthless agents to sabotage the trio's efforts at every turn, throwing them into a relentless gauntlet of ambushes, magical attacks, and desperate gunfights. As Lizbeth, guided by her strong moral code, aids her unusual clients, she finds herself tested like never before. Not only must she contend with human enemies and the dangers of the Texoma wilderness, but she must also confront the strange and unpredictable nature of magic itself. The promise she made will demand every ounce of her skill, resolve, and courage, as she navigates the web of deceit, betrayal, and deadly force that threatens to consume them all. Will she succeed in protecting the wizards and fulfilling her oath, or will this mission prove to be her undoing? Charlaine Harris, the *New York Times* bestselling author known for the *Sookie Stackhouse* series (the inspiration for HBO's *True Blood*), brings her signature blend of action, suspense, and richly developed characters to this thrilling alternate history novel. With vivid descriptions of a world transformed by magic, a compelling heroine in Lizbeth Rose, and a plot filled with twists and turns, *Easy Death* is a must-read for fans of fantasy, westerns, and alternate history alike. Dive into the *Gunnie Rose* series and experience a world where bullets and magic collide in a battle for survival. Piatkus Books published this paperback edition in 2018, containing 320 pages. Weighing 414 grams, this English language edition (ISBN-13: 9780349418032, ISBN-10: 0349418039) is a great addition to every bookshelf.