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First Grave on the Right

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With a touch of Ghost (the movie), a bit of Highway to Heaven, and a dash of Cagney and Lacey (or a more up-to-date female detective team if you prefer), Darynda Jones introduces us to Charley Davidson, who is not your normal P.I. In fact, she’s a para-normal P.I. having had the ability to see and communicate with dead people ever since she was born. Her policeman father recognized this ability, and it helped him solve cases, when the victim could serve as an eye-witness! Her father is gone, but now her uncle uses her ability to help him.

I don’t seek out paranormal stories, but when it’s written with a light tone, as First Grave on the Right is, I think of it as pure fantasy fun.

Since Charley herself is sarcastic and self-deprecating to the max, I didn’t really take her status as grim reaper too seriously. That’s right, not only can she see and communicate with dead people, but they come looking for her.

There is also some language and sexual content, but if you like chick lit, and you like detective stories, and aren’t concerned about either of these aspects, I think you will find this book to be a fun listen, and you will await for the next installment

AUDIO NOTES:

Lorelei King is well-known in the audiobook industry, probably most so for narrating Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series. She had the perfect sassy and fun tone to go with this book. She made the book fun to listen to and added a touch of suspense when appropriate.

We have an interesting giveaway today. We are featuring two of Macmillan Audio’s new releases — this one and The Devotion of Suspect X. You can enter one or both by leaving a comment on whichever review you’d like to enter. We will combine all the entries and one winner selected from both pools will receive whichever audiobook she commented on. The winner will be announced on March 2.

The winner of the Open Season 3 DVD and game giveaway is #28 Natalia.

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“Listen while you work” is Jennifer Donovan’s motto. She loves using audiobooks to make the drudgery of household chores more interesting. She blogs about everything BUT housework at Snapshot.

Comments

  5. I love paranormal books and I don’t always get the time to read so an audio book would be perfect!

  15. I spend a lot of time on the road to get to work, this would be a wonderful way to pass the time! This book sounds intriguing & fun!!

  16. Sounds like it would be wonderful to listen to First Grave on the Right on Audiobook. Count me in please!

  18. Sounds good…Love mysteries , love paranormal and love to laugh! what’s not to like… also audio is great!

  21. I would love to win this audiobook, I have read about it and it sounds like something I would really enjoy!

  22. Can’t wait to read “First Grave on the Right!” Wouldn’t mind listening to it while I travel down the road either!

  23. so much to do a little time to read audio books are this girls best friend perfect for multi tasking

  32. Paranormal books are right down my alley!
    I enjoy audio books while traveling, cleaning
    our home, walking, etc…..
    Thanks very much!
    Cindi

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