• Kitty and The Midnight Hour

  • Kitty Norville, Book 1
  • By: Carrie Vaughn
  • Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
  • Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2,995 ratings)

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Kitty and The Midnight Hour

By: Carrie Vaughn
Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
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Kitty Norville is just your average, everyday Disc Jockey, except for the fact that she turns into a werewolf every full moon. But that werewolf bit is a secret, at least until one night she starts taking calls about the paranormal and stumbles into hosting a popular, syndicated advice show for the supernaturally gifted (or afflicted). Things are going great with the new show at least until a hitman tries to kill her on the air. But after talking her way out of being murdered, and charming the hitman to her side in the process, Kitty has to find out who's really behind the hit...while at the same time unwillingly assisting the police in an investigation of suspicious deaths which look like the work of a werewolf. Untangling these two mysteries would be complicated for anyone, let alone a DJ out of her depth, and it's all made even more complex by werewolf clan dynmaics, the vampire clan eager to get the werewolves away from their turf, and a preacher who claims he can cure supernatural afflictions.

To pull off the first-person narration of a talk show DJ in an audiobook, it's essential to capture the feel and sound of the talk show host just right. If that was a challenge for narrator Marguerite Gavin, you'd never know it; she sounds so authentic as DJ Kitty Norville, you'd think she was a DJ herself. This is partly due to Vaughn's witty dialogue and strong authorial voice, but Gavin brings a little something extra to the role that you wouldn't necessarily get when reading it off the page. The several "Midnight Hour" talk show bits in the book sound pitch-perfect in depicting both Kitty's hosting persona and the callers' personalities and neuroses, thanks in large part to Gavin's excellent pacing and injection of attitude and sultriness into the role.

For fans of Sookie Stackhouse's adventures or contemporary urban fantasies, this one is a no-brainer. But even if you don't normally go for that kind of thing, Kitty and the Midnight Hour deserves a spot in your listening queue. It's just plain fun, and Gavin's talents shine throughout the narrative, making it one of those audiobooks that'll have you wishing your commute was a little bit longer so you'll have the excuse to keep listening. John Joseph Adams

Publisher's summary

Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station---and a werewolf in the closet. Sick of lame song requests, she accidentally starts "The Midnight Hour," a late-night advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. After desperate vampires, werewolves, and witches across the country begin calling in to share their woes, her new show is a raging success. But it's Kitty who can use some help. With one sexy werewolf hunter and a few homicidal undead on her tail, Kitty may have bitten off more than she can chew.
©2005 Carrie Vaughn, LLC (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Fresh, hip, fantastic.... Don't miss this one. You're in for a real treat!" (L. A. Banks, author of he Vampire Huntress Legends series)

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Great first story

Characters well developed. Can't wait to be introduced to new characters. Great insight from wolf.

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Night D J

Would you consider the audio edition of Kitty and The Midnight Hour to be better than the print version?

Yes Marguerite is a good reader. But Marguerite keeping the story moving with her voice was the only reason if finished the book. Wasn't there a Twilite Zone show or a Night Stalkers show about this back in the 70's? Really did not like the ending at all. Actually about the last 45min.

What did you like best about this story?

Coming out and trying to make it on her own. But she still ended up being spineless

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

no too long

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Werewolves deglamourized.

The radio talk show is interesting.
Being a werewolf sucks.
The voice actor is ok.

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Charming werewolf story

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

Kitty is a strong heroine who is also vulnerable, and balancing the various aspects of her personality is a theme of this first outing. She gains confidence as she reveals more of the truth of her life. Becoming a werewolf was not a choice but Kitty strives to maintain a positive attitude. I enjoyed the characters quite a lot, and look forward to more of Kitty's adventures.

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

Very satisfying.

What three words best describe Marguerite Gavin’s voice?

Sultry, expressive, joyful.

Did Kitty and The Midnight Hour inspire you to do anything?

Other than read more?

Any additional comments?

Not totally original or outstanding, but witty and charming.

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Great Book, Narration So-So

Loved this series in print so was no brainier to purchase. Narrator was okay once I slowed her down a bit. Buying another, waffling.

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Loved it!!

I loved the story and I always love narrator Marguerite Gavin so I enjoyed listening to this story immensely. I listen while I drive and at times it was hard to turn it off when I reached my destination; I just wanted to hear what was going to happen next.

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Hooked Me Into a New Series!

I bought this during a special sale and got hooked into Kitty's world. I look forward to each new story. Marguerite Gavin does a great job with Kitty!

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More of the same

The book was good. However, it wasn't the best I've read, and it was not anything compared to Patricia Briggs. I bought this book because it was recommended to me due to my interest in the Mercy Thompson books, but this book is not even close to as good. That does not mean I would not recommend the book and that I won't buy the next one in the series to see if it picks up. I just won't rush to use my credits.

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well written, well read

With the main character named Kitty being a werewolf, this would appear to be a funny story. It isn't, really. There are a few funny parts, mostly it is Kitty's sense of humor about her life. The main plot is around Kitty going from being a doormat for most of the people around her, to being her own person. She is honest with herself about being able to give out advice but not being able to see the way out of her own troubles, and the people she asks advice from are quite unexpected.
The ending is not trite, and even though I am very happy that there are so many more books in this series to read!, this book stands on its own.
I was expecting a light read/listen, but that isn't what I got. This is a story about a girl who has a pretty bad turn of luck, and what she does about it. I enjoyed very much, anyway.

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I love kitty

I fell in love with this series years ago stopped reading due to lack of time but now I can enjoy the amazing series here!!!😁

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