Second Grave on the Left

Charley Davidson, Book 2

By: Darynda Jones

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans.

When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously?

Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.

Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven… well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do?

Here is your signpost for the most hilarious listen of the summer: Second Grave on the Left.

Also listen to the first book, First Grave on the Right

©2011 Darynda Jones (P)2011 Macmillan Audio

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What made the experience of listening to Second Grave on the Left the most enjoyable?

the humor! the narration is awesome too.

What other book might you compare Second Grave on the Left to and why?

stephanie plumb with the wit of the main character

Have you listened to any of Lorelei King’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

i have listened to her read Patricia Briggs and i think her performance in this series is the best, she delivers sarcasm like no other!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

something from her t-shirt quotes! just try this series, they get better each book!

Any additional comments?

the humor, mystery, and romance of these books are sooo worth the credit. sooo funny! i love the twist on the main character.

Love Love Love Charlie Davidson!

Would you listen to Second Grave on the Left again? Why?

Yes! It was awesome!!!!

What other book might you compare Second Grave on the Left to and why?

I don't think I have read or listen to anything that compares.

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

Charlie

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

There were so many. It would make you laugh & keep you wanting more!

Any additional comments?

To the author : Please write another one! Charlie & all of the characters were great!
I would read these all again!

Loving this serise

I'm a big fan of this series. Book two held my attention just as much as the first and I'm salivating for book three. I simply love the main character. Charlie is sassy, spunky, and quite the spitfire. If I had to meet the Grim Reaper, she's exactly who I'd want to meet! (And the performer who reads the brings life to the characters in the Audible.com version is simply marvelous. I frequently wipe tears of laughter from my eyes.)

Enjoyed it more than the first

Love the narrator. Story twisted enough to make me think. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Liked how an interview w the author was at the end along w an audio preview of book 3.

excellent!

funny, witty and well written! Lorelei King is amazing! She nailed Charley's character! love this series!!

Highly recommend these books!

The charters are great! The story lines are addictive and the reader Lorelei King is amazing at creating different character voices! I swear it sounds like another reader!

Love This series

Not much to say however, I do love this series. My new favorite author. Her humorous writing is hilarious, witty and unique. Lorelei is an excellent narrator for this series.

My advice, if you luv urban fantasy with a different twist, get this book. Each character in this is well thought out and has a "voice" of their own.

Highly recommend this series.

Really good addition to the series :)

4-4.5 stars

This was a really good addition to the series. Charley's BFF, Cookie, pulls her (literally) into a case involving multiple murders and a missing woman. In the mean time, Reyes' corporal body is trapped by demons and he thinks it will be safer to let it die, thinking he can continue to exist without it. Charley isn't so sure and wants to stop him from dying. She has a lot on her plate as she handles both issues along with some smaller stuff thrown in. I am still liking Charley as a character and am finding it interesting to see her powers start to develop and grow. The mystery is wrapped up in the end but things between Charley and Reyes left unresolved.

I really enjoyed this story. I like Charley and the feel of the stories in general. There lots of action and things going on to keep the story interesting with a good dose of emotion thrown in here and there. I'd recommend this story and am reading the next book in the series ASAP. :D

The fun continues

This was another fun listen! The narrator is great and does Charley proud. Can’t wait to start the third one!!

Another win!

Great book! A total win for the author and narrator because this is a great book and listen!