Night of the Living Deed

By: E.J. Copperman

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Welcome to the first Haunted Guest House mystery - the getaway every reader can afford.

Newly divorced Alison Kerby wants a second chance for herself and her nine-year-old daughter. She's returned to her hometown on the Jersey Shore to transform a Victorian fixer-upper into a charming-and profitable guest house. One small problem: the house is haunted, and the two ghosts insist Alison must find out who killed them.

©2010 Jeffrey Cohen (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

I've Found a Great New Series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, I was very sad to have finished the Half-Moon Hallow Series and was looking for something new to listen to. This book is great. I have long been a fan of Amanda Ronconi. This is her best work yet as a narrator. She nailed the New Jersey accent, especially in the character Phyllis.
This book is funny, light, scary, suspenseful and clean. All things I look for in a story. It is well-written and has delightful characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Night of the Living Deed?

This book is full of memorable moments. My favorites are when the developer's secretary confesses to Alison, when Maxi gets to talk to her mother, when Alison first sees the ghosts, and the showdown in the cemetery. It really is a well-written book.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Maxi shaves off Melissa's eyebrows. That is hands down the funniest scene in the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Maxi's mother admits that she not only loved her daughter but liked her. She shares that she misses her deeply and did not sell the house because Maxi wouldn't have wanted it. It is a poignant scene that is done perfectly.

Any additional comments?

This is a great book. I am going to listen to the whole series.

George has left the Building

Great murder,mystery including two ghostfrom a year old unsolved murder/suicide case and a new murder if the local real estate agent.Some one is trying to scare the new tenants into searching for a legendary document supposedly signed by George Washington himself,hidden some where with in the walls of the old house.Times running out,with so many suspects to consider,will they ever find the document to flush out the killer or killers.Good story,Amanda Ronconi did a great job with narrating.

Love this series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Fun read, witty characters

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Fairly good plots/stories, but I really enjoyed the quick wit of the main character

What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Narration was great, she is perfect for this series

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I have the entire series and enjoyed every one of them.

Any additional comments?

I own 100+ audio books and this is the first series I have enjoyed enough to take the time to write a review..

paranormal whodunit

Easy on the paranormal as seen through the eyes of a skeptic turned "have to believer." Light easy story that is easy to follow, the story is more about the character than the mystery but that's what makes you want to read/listen to the others.

A playful, fast paced read!

What made the experience of listening to Night of the Living Deed the most enjoyable?

I really enjoyed this authors writing style and the narrators delivery fit perfectly.

Any additional comments?

I was anxious to purchase the 2nd one even before I finished the first! I love the writing style, story and narration very much. Together, they make the perfect read!

light hearted, intriguing and just plain fun

What did you love best about Night of the Living Deed?

The narrator made a good story, Great.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the light-hearted way it was written. It was an easy listen and a well crafted story. The characters were very believable and the plot was intriguing.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

everything. Her inflections and her personification of her character and the other characters created a picture of each personality.

Delightfully surprised!

I picked this up as an Audible Daily Deal, and kept it on my iPod for weeks while I listened to other, "serious" literature. I occasionally like to indulge in a fluffy "cozy" mystery, both in print and on audio, but I've come to expect little of them, and have learned to overlook their common flaws in grammar, plot points and the like. Character development in generally key in the genre, and I wasn't anticipating anything more from this one. Plus, I love a good ghost story, and it's been a while - at least this one seemed to feature no zombies, vampires or werewolves, for a refreshing change!

It took about an hour of listening before I realized I had stumbled on to a lovely gem. Initially, I thought Amanda Ronconi's narration was amateurish, but in short time I came to know she was the perfect voice for self-deprecating, youthful and amateurish Alison Kerby. As a former New Jerseyan, I love her authentic characterizations of the numerous people in the story, too.

The novel moves quickly, is family-friendly, for those who might want to recommend a murder mystery/ghost story to a young or preteen, and is filled with laugh-out-loud moments. I came back to Audible today hoping to find more offerings from the same author, and was thrilled to find numerous books already available in the series. I'm putting them all on my wish list! Thank you, E. J. Copperman!

Surprisingly fun listen!

What does Amanda Ronconi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narration was really entertaining. I'm sure it was read exactly how the author intended.

Any additional comments?

Didn't realize this was the first in a series, I will definitely listen time the rest of them.

LOVED this series

Any additional comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this series... The characters each have their own quirks that you grow to love and become endeared to in your listening. I recommended the series to my Mom (which I don't always do) and she has also enjoyed listening to the characters in their search for the answers.

Loved it!

I'm now on book 8 and i absolutely love this series! Great author and Amanda Ronconi is a great narrator!!