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Death Warmed Over: Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I., Book 1
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LENGTH8 hrs and 45 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-28-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Ever since the Big Uneasy unleashed vampires, werewolves, and other undead denizens on the world, it’s been hell being a detective — especially for zombie P.I. Dan Chambeaux. Taking on the creepiest of cases in the Unnatural Quarter with a human lawyer for a partner and a ghost for a girlfriend, Chambeaux redefines “dead on arrival".
But just because he was murdered doesn’t mean he’d leave his clients in the lurch. Besides, zombies are so good at lurching. Now he’s back from the dead and back in business — with a caseload that’s downright unnatural. A resurrected mummy is suing the museum that put him on display. Two witches, victims of a curse gone terribly wrong, seek restitution from a publisher for not using “spell check” on its magical tomes. And he’s got to figure out a very personal question — Who killed him?
For Dan Chambeaux, it’s all in a day’s work. (Still, does everybody have to call him “Shamble”?) Funny, fresh, and irresistible, this cadaverous caper puts the P.I. in R.I.P…. with a vengeance.
©2012 Kevin J. Anderson (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"Wickedly funny, deviously twisted and enormously satisfying. This is a big juicy bite of zombie goodness. Two decaying thumbs up!” (Jonathan Maberry)
"The Dan Shamble books are great fun." (Simon R. Green)
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"Imaginative and enjoyable"
What made the experience of listening to Death Warmed Over the most enjoyable?The acting brought the words to life.
What other book might you compare Death Warmed Over to and why?The only other series that comes to mind is the one "One Foot in the Grave", again a comedy and mystery with a supernatural character.
What does Phil Gigante bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?His vocal changes and accents put you right in the South and the story.
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Kimberly Ypsilanti, MI, United States 03-22-13 Member Since 2009
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"I Loved This Book"
What made the experience of listening to Death Warmed Over the most enjoyable?I gave this book a chance and i loved it. The story was fun for any zombie lover looking for something a little different. I really cant with for the next one.
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LadyDucayn@aol.com Illinois 12-02-12 Member Since 2012
For background, my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb, Jacqueline Carey, Ken Follett, Bernard Cornwell, Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher and Margaret George.
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"Yay for zombies!"
Would you consider the audio edition of Death Warmed Over to be better than the print version?I wouldn't know, I didn't read the print version.
What did you like best about this story?I liked the uniqueness of the world Kevin Anderson created.
What about Phil Gigante’s performance did you like?He really helped me see through the eyes of the main character and now I might have a hard time hearing a Dan Shamble story without Peter doing the performance.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?I'm always terrible with questions like this so no tag line offerings from me.
Any additional comments?If you like detective/private investigator stories this one is for you! Granted it is definitely urban fantasy so if you don't like zombies, ghosts, vampires or any of the other awesome supernatural critters then stay away from this one.
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"Not sure where to start"
I've listened to a number of books, but I've never quit one in the middle. This time I did. All the silly monster cliches were there, but made sillier. Plus the ridiculous PC-ness of the whole thing. White (living) males are the clear bad/immoral/icky people. The monsters, all ethnicities but caucasian, and anyone dead hold the moral high ground. Can you be preachier?
Save yourself and your monthly credit. Skip this one.3 of 4 people found this review helpful -
James Springfield, MO, United States 02-07-13 Member Since 201054 years old, blue collar worker, I like imported beer, when it is not hay fever season. Favorite authors; Card, King, Hobb, Koontz, Clarke, Iggulden, Silverberg, Michener, Krakauer
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"What goes ha ha plop?"
A zombie laughing his head off. Do ghouls eat popcorn with their fingers? No they eat their fingers separate. (spoiler alert) Those were the two best jokes in the entire book.
This is cute and sometimes silly. You will often crack a smile, but you will not LOL. I thought it was ok, just not real good. I am always routing for Anderson. He has written over forty novels, and most people don't know who he is. His problem to me is that he is always writing in other peoples' universes. His Seven Suns saga which I like is probably his best work. I have read the first five novels in that saga and plan on reading them all. Even though this was ok, I will not continue the series. With great writers like Jim Butcher, Dean Koontz and Christopher Moore, why waste my time with a pretender.
My advice to Anderson is to return to Science Fiction and come up with something original.
Narrator was pretty good.0 of 1 people found this review helpful -
"My husband and I LOVED this!"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?YES, I would recommend this for a great laugh! By far the funniest Zombie book ever! Sure, it is not Romero-esque BUT true fans of the zombie genre love all zombie books...the historial, the hysterical and the in-between!
Who was your favorite character and why?The Pharoah! Talk about a superiority complex! Hilarious!
What about Phil Gigante’s performance did you like?The voices and his timing. I almost forgot he was narrating!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?YES! I only stopped to text my husband "Did you get to the part where..."
Any additional comments?It was a great read and so excited to get book 2! Keep them coming!
0 of 1 people found this review helpful