First Grave on the Right

Charley Davidson, Book 1

By: Darynda Jones

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

First Grave on the Right is the 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. In fact, he might be something else entirely.

This is a thrilling debut novel from Darynda Jones, an exciting newcomer to the world of paranormal romantic suspense.

First Grave on the Right is the winner of the 2012 Rita Award for Best First Book.

Keep chilled: spend some more time with Charley Davidson.

©2011 Darynda Jones (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Sexy, sassy . . . Jones's characters, both living and dead, are colorful and endearing. . . . Cheeky charm . . . sarcastic wit.” —The Associated Press

“Jones's wickedly witty debut will delight aficionados of such humorous paranormals as Casey Daniels's Pepper Martin Mysteries and Dakota Cassidy's Accidental Friends series.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Fast-talking Charley's wicked exuberance and lust for life will appeal to fans of MaryJanice Davidson and Janet Evanovich and maybe fill a hole for those mourning the recently canceled Ghost Whisperer.” —Publishers Weekly

Couldn't get into this one

I kept hoping the book would pick up and I would start enjoying it but I found after 8 chapters that I still didn't really care about the characters and the story just wasn't interesting enough for me to continue listening. This one got returned.

Too cutsey

This is the first book in Darynda Jones, Charlie Davidson series. Really good premise but sadly way too cute for my taste. The storyline is interesting and I even like the characters but the banter, which I generally like in a book, is too over done. The narrator is fine and fits the character but....just too cutesy. I doubt I'll read the rest.

Outstanding

Would you consider the audio edition of First Grave on the Right to be better than the print version?

haven't read the print and don't need too.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

waiting for number 2

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

that little something extra

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

made me laugh a lot

Think: "Stephanie Plum with a few extra talents"

Charley Davidson is a fun and dynamic heroine with a few extra tricks up her sleeve - she is a grim reaper, but not in the bad way, as she'll tell you herself. Tight, well thought out plots, subplots and back-story are interwoven together with style and ease. Add a cast of supporting characters, a very readable narrative style, and did I mention Charley's smarmy humor and attitude?
Well worth it!

One of my favorites.

Funny, sarcastic, and witty! What more can you ask for? I love the whole series.

LOVE IT

I purchased this book.. while it was a featured book.. and I DON'T regret it! I highly recommend this book and hope there is a book 2! I want to know what happens to Charley Davidson! Last chapter was HOT! Drool

funny and only occasionally silly

I enjoyed this book a lot more than I initially thought I would. I find that in funny/paranormal books, humor often comes at the expense of a decent plot, and the book tends to degenerate into plodding, outright silliness which isn't that entertaining (I'm lookin' at you, Argeneau Vampires). So after the first few minutes I was all set to hate this book, but the story was actually really entertaining and fast-paced. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series - this one did leave a lot of loose ends and room for development.

Loved it... I'm a Charley Davidson Fan!!!

Charley's sarcasm and sense of humor makes this book and all of the Chaley Davidson books very entertaining. I never thought a storyline about the Grim Reaper would be so entertaining. Darynda Jones did a great job on creating her characters and Lorelie King does an excellent job differentiating the characters with unique voices. Can't wait to see what else is in store for Charley.

loved it

interesting story line with a promise of unadulterated sex. I am now stuck in the story, have to finish all of the series now

Stephanie Plum REDONE

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

I love Stephanie Plum and listening this this book was like "Janet had to have written this!"
I googled and did research and nope I was wrong. So now I have another love and can't wait to listen to the next one.

What other book might you compare First Grave on the Right to and why?

Any Stephanie Plum book

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

I can hear everyone and relate.

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

The ending left me wanting more