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Charley Davidson isn’t your everyday, run-of-the-mill grim reaper. She’s more of a paranormal private eye/grim reaper extraordinaire. However, she gets sidetracked when the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, moves in next door. To further complicate matters, Reyes is her main suspect in an arson case. Charley has vowed to stay away from him until she can find out the truth... but then dead women start appearing in her apartment, one after another, each lost, confused, and terrified beyond reason.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Most girls might think twice before getting engaged to someone like Reyes Farrow - but Charley Davidson is not most girls. She’s a paranormal private eye and grim-reaper-in-training who’s known to be a bit of a hell-raiser, especially after a few shots of caffeine. Her beloved Reyes may be the only begotten son of evil, but he’s dark and sultry and deeply sexy and everything Charley could hope for. Really. But when the FBI file on Reyes’ childhood happens to land into her lap, she can’t help herself: She opens it...and then the real fun begins.
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A smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That’s right, she sees dead people. And it’s her job to convince them to “go into the light”. But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7
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5 out of 5 stars
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- Narrated by: Lorelei King
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
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Charley Davidson isn’t your everyday, run-of-the-mill grim reaper. She’s more of a paranormal private eye/grim reaper extraordinaire. However, she gets sidetracked when the sexy, sultry son of Satan, Reyes Farrow, moves in next door. To further complicate matters, Reyes is her main suspect in an arson case. Charley has vowed to stay away from him until she can find out the truth... but then dead women start appearing in her apartment, one after another, each lost, confused, and terrified beyond reason.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good but not great.... yet i still want more
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Sixth Grave on the Edge
- Charley Davidson, Book 6
- Written by: Darynda Jones
- Narrated by: Lorelei King
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
Most girls might think twice before getting engaged to someone like Reyes Farrow - but Charley Davidson is not most girls. She’s a paranormal private eye and grim-reaper-in-training who’s known to be a bit of a hell-raiser, especially after a few shots of caffeine. Her beloved Reyes may be the only begotten son of evil, but he’s dark and sultry and deeply sexy and everything Charley could hope for. Really. But when the FBI file on Reyes’ childhood happens to land into her lap, she can’t help herself: She opens it...and then the real fun begins.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Don't waste your Credit
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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With 12 hellhounds after her, pregnant Charley Davidson takes refuge at the only place she thinks they can't get to her: the grounds of an abandoned convent. But after months of being cooped up there, Charley is ready to pop. Both metaphorically and literally, since she is now roughly the size of a beached whale. Fortunately a new case has captured her attention, one that involves a murder on the very grounds the team has taken shelter upon.
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Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper extraordinaire, is pissed. She’s been kicked off the earthly plane for eternity - which is the appropriate amount of time to make a person stark-raving mad. But someone’s looking out for her, and she’s allowed to return after a mere hundred years in exile. Is it too much to hope for that not much has changed? Apparently it is. Bummer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Why is it over ... NOOOOOO!!!!
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In a small village in New York, Charley Davidson is living as Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she is working at a diner and slowly begins to realize she can see dead people, she's more than a little taken aback. Stranger still are the people entering her life. They seem to know things about her. Things they hide with lies and half truths. Soon she senses something far darker. A force that wants to cause her harm, she is sure of it.
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Ever since Reyes Farrow escaped from a hell dimension in which Charley Davidson accidentally trapped him, the son of Satan has been brimstone-bent on destroying the world his heavenly Brother created. His volatile tendencies have put Charley in a bit of a pickle. But that's not the only briny vegetable on her plate. While trying to domesticate the feral being that used to be her husband, she also has to deal with her everyday life of annoying all manner of beings - some corporeal, some not so much - as she struggles to right the wrongs of society.
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When her former boss and mentor is arrested for murder and left to rot behind bars by his own kind, it's up to shapeshifting car mechanic Mercy Thompson to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not. And she'll have to choose between the two werewolves in her life-whether she wants to or not.
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Fun and Entertaining
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Another wonderful Listen
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Review
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This Side of the Grave
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- Unabridged
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very exciting
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- Narrated by: Lorelei King
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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All his life, Reyes Alexander Farrow has suffered the torments of the damned. Only one thing has given him hope: the woman who radiates a light that no mortals can see; a light that only the departed can see.... Told from his point of view, Brighter than the Sun chronicles the first time Reyes ever encountered Charley, and how their relationship has been the one thing that can either save him or doom him.
Publisher's Summary
Third in the award-winning paranormal series that’s “hilarious and heartfelt, sexy and surprising.” (J.R. Ward)
Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever. Charley Davidson is back in Darynda Jones' Third Grave Dead Ahead! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the parthuman, part-supermodel son of Satan. Yes, she did imprison him for all eternity, but come on. How is she supposed to solve a missing persons case, deal with an ego-driven doctor, calm her curmudgeonly dad, and take on a motorcycle gang hellbent on murder when the devil’s son just won’t give up?
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- Haleybean
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Lorelei King is the bomb
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This story is a great addition to the Charley Davidson series. It was very funny and a light "read". I have to say, Lorelei King is absolutely amazing at presenting the story. She truly brings all the characters to life and her expression is just bang-on. I am not sure I would've enjoyed the story as much had I actually read a paper copy.
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- Lori Thomson
- 2018-05-17
Great story continuation
This story line I found had some humor as well as serious parts. I listened to it while driving and wished each trip was longer to listen longer.
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- Tabitha
- 2012-07-21
I love Charley Davidson!!!
What did you love best about Third Grave Dead Ahead?
Pretty much everything.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Third Grave Dead Ahead?
The beginning chapters where Charley is sleep deprived.
What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
So much! Lorelei King is one of my top two favorite narrators. She does an excellent job!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, it definitely had me laughing! I don't know that I've ever laughed harder while reading (listening to) a book.
Any additional comments?
I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I LOVE this series!! I just can't get enough of Charley & company. In the beginning of this book, Charley is almost delirious from not sleeping for almost two weeks straight, and I have to say that it was maybe my favorite piece of fiction ever. It was brilliant!! I laughed and laughed. I just love Darynda Jones' style of writing. I love the way Charley thinks. I'm a huge fan of the Stephanie Plum series, but I have to say that I love this one even more.
The cast of characters is just amazing! I love every one of them. I can't wait to see where this series goes from here. I'm so sad for Garrett. I feel so bad for Charley, and I'm frustrated with Reyes. (he better step it up) I definitely hope things start looking up for Charley and I can't wait to learn more about "what she's capable of."
Oh, and the mystery was slightly predictable, but that's never the main draw for me when it comes to these types of books.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- kathy
- 2012-02-22
flippin' fantastic!
if you haven't discovered this series you need to start it ASAP! the books just keep getting better and better! "Third Grave Dead Ahead" is the best one so far. all of the characters draw you in. it is a unique paranormal story with mystery, terrific dialog, humor, and super sexy too! i finished this one in two days, i would have finished it sooner if it weren't for the pesky need for food and i had to go to work to buy the food..vicious cycle...this is sooo worth getting, you won't be disappointed! The narration is really good too. Lorelei King is very good at bringing all of the characters to life.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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- MerylB
- 2014-10-08
Loved the first two, but not this one!
Love Charlie - even though she is less grim reaper and more a sassy version of The Ghost Whisperer. Love the narrator - she does a terrific job. All of the books so far are a bit heavy on the (kind of repetitive) earth-shattering sex stuff, which is a bit much but I can deal. However, having Charlie suddenly feel scared of Reyes when he "kidnaps" her is just more than I can buy: suddenly she's all concerned that he's a "convicted murderer" when up until this point she is defending his deed as pretty much a righteous kill? Sorry, it is way too far out of character for me.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- Beatrice
- 2012-04-05
Third time is the charm
This is one of my favorite series. It is excellently written and narrated. You don't have to read the entire series but I would strongly recommend it. The characters are wonderful and very likeable. The story is interesting with enough twist and turns to keep you turning pages. The story itself is original and thoughtful. The narrator is perfect and brings everyone to life. If I could I would give it 10 stars. I can't say enough good things about this series and this book.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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- Stephanie
- 2012-01-31
Best book yet.
In this book Charley starts to grow up. she realizes she cant trust the people she cares about most. I would definitly listen to this book again and cant wait for " Fouth grave beneathe my feet".
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
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- Amber Guess
- 2012-02-21
Cheeky good fun!
What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Pacing...When reading a book I sometimes go to fast to really appreciate all of the details.
Lorelei Kings voice is a great match for the charactor of Charlie Davidson.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes!
Any additional comments?
Love Darynda Jones humor.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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- Jennifer
- 2012-02-01
hilarious
What did you love best about Third Grave Dead Ahead?
it is so humorous and i love lorelei king.
What other book might you compare Third Grave Dead Ahead to and why?
any of the stephanie plum books because of the humor and suspense
What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?
she is so easy to listen to. i prefer books read by her. (stephanie plum series)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Cindy
- 2012-02-01
This book made me sad.
Where does Third Grave Dead Ahead rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
In my top 20 (I have over 90).
What was one of the most memorable moments of Third Grave Dead Ahead?
If I told you that I would spoil it. I was very sad though - I cried.
What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I love Lorelei King. If I'm not certain I should get a book - and I see she's the one reading it - it'll convince me to buy it. Even if I was learning towards no. She brings life to the characters.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A little less sure, and a little more power.
Any additional comments?
As stated in the title, this book made me sad. Not because it was disappointing, but I truly felt for Charlie and the loss she had to endure through out the book. I feel this one was a bit darker than the other two. It'll be interesting to see how Charlie handles everything in the next book. I just want to hug her.
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- Mariya
- 2012-04-18
The Best of Three Worlds
Courtesy of Lost Art Audiobook Review
Charley Davidson is one funny, witty, pain-in-the-butt Albuquerque PI. She used to be a consultant to her police detective dad, and is now a consultant to her police detective uncle. But there’s more the Charley than “Danger” and “Will Robinson” – her tits. She’s also a grim reaper. Not the DeadLike Me type either, but the kind chosen from birth, can speak every language known to man, see the dead and let them pass through her, and remember everything from birth kind. That’s a hard burden for a girl who’s just trying to make rent and avoid getting killed while doing it.
Just like in First Grave on the Right and Second Grave on the Left, this third book in the series blends great comedic style, scorching, blistering sex, and serious drama. At the end of the last book, Charley bound Reyes to his corporeal form. He is mad and he is taking his anger out on Charley by intruding into her life day and night. In the meantime, Charley is hired by a man to find his wife, except she’s sure that he killed his wife, or at least believes he killed her. This book has more twists than a Chubby Checker song. It also has a painful development in Charley’s relationship with her father, and a promising new friendship between Charley and a local biker gang.
I’m not going to lie. The only two reasons I purchased the Charley Davidson series were because: (1) it fit the paranormal/urban fantasy mystery genre; and (2) Lorelei King narrated it. As usual, she doesn’t disappoint. If you’re familiar with Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, you know how well Ms. King pulls of snarky, and there’s plenty of snark in these books. She gives great cop voice, and there are a ton of cops in this book. Lorelei King even does a good biker gang…wait, that sounded wrong. You know what I mean. In one of the books, she even clucks like a chicken. The things a narrator does for her art.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ginnie
- 2014-10-21
Love this series...
I would definitely recommend this book and, so far, this series. If you're looking for pure entertainment, these books fill the bill. I listen to my books as I walk every morning and I wonder what people think as I laugh out loud at Charlie and her zany cohorts, alive and departed. I must say that Lorelei King gives a superb performance. I'm never in any doubt as to which character she is portraying...great range vocally and emotionally. I've always been an avid reader, but Its a very different experience listening to a narrator's interpretation of books. You won't be disappointed with Lorelei King or Darynda Jones.
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