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

Charley Davidson

If you could sum up First Grave on the Right in three words, what would they be?

Witty, wicket, wild

What did you like best about this story?

Getting to know about who Charley is and her quirky ways and smart mouth.

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

Lorelei King has the talent that is unforgettable, she puts all the words in the right places at the right times and the enfencens right where they belong. Her voice is amazing, I enjoy all the books she's reads.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

You know it. I felt that way throughout the whole series. I will read them again , or listen to them again.

Any additional comments?

Darynda Jones I love all your books, you have kept me interested through all of them, I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, laughing like a fool and crying like a baby. Each book was as entertaining as the last. An I fell in love with Rayis, and desired to meet someone like him. That kind of look in a man does not exist at least not in this universe!
I've always been nuts for the bad boys. You know how to write men. Women will love these books men will be jealous. Thank you for a great story.
I'd love to see more like this.

Toatally fun! An escape you can't stop list

This little tale was a romp, lots of fun to see the characters unfold and develope and become a unique alternative universe.

Witty, grounded, vulnerable alternately insightful, intrspective and totally a shallow 20-something with an uncheckable libido, Charley is terrific. a great character to hang a novel on.

the narrator is creative and paces her dialog beautifully. Dhe enhanced thia book with her akill and command of pacing and timing.

Fun summer read!

well done

great story, characters and narrator. the main character is snarky and fun yet still has a heart.

Entertaining.

The story was good enough to keep me interested to the end. Good sex scenes.

Unexpected sex scenes kinda graphic

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

this book seems to be well written, but it is not my style. I do not like books with graphic sex scenes.

Would you ever listen to anything by Darynda Jones again?

sure

Which character – as performed by Lorelei King – was your favorite?

I love Lorelei King, that is why I tried the book. she is a great natator

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

wish I would have known about the detailed sex scenes. it just isn't something I like. if it is in a actual book I can skip over pages. it is not something easy to skip over in an audio book

Quarky , and comical with a a Elviraesk flavor

There is a quote that sets the tone for this novel and that is (do not fear death but be very wary of her).

another great 1st

Ms. Jones is quite the find, can't wait for Aug to get my ears on 2nd grave on the left. very funny, sarcastic humor and narrated very well. all in all a very fun read. B.

A good story

I enjoyed this book...I like listening to the narrator Lorelei King. I hope to complete the series

Great Read!!!!

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

Yes. It was a very fun and a wonderful surprise.

What did you like best about this story?

This story had the right amount of SPUNK and an original story line.

What about Lorelei King’s performance did you like?

Very engaging reader. Very clear performance

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

Laugh. Lots of laughing.

Any additional comments?

I'm a bit undecided about the rest of the series. But the characters are so entertraining that I think it should be worth the risk to finish the series.

Literally laugh out loud funny!

Any additional comments?

Funny, well told, well read and evenly paced story. Can't wait to finish the second one so I can listen to this one again.

WARNING: this book will make you snicker and bust out in random fits of laughter so listen in public places at your own risk