Grim Tidings

By: Amanda M. Lee

Narrated by: Karen Krause

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's Summary

Grim(ace) while you work....

Aisling Grimlock is having a bad week. Well, actually, she's having a bad life - not that she's complaining. Okay, she's totally complaining.

After being laid off from her secretarial position, she has no choice but to join the family business, and now she's a full-time grim reaper. That's right. She collects and transfers souls to the hereafter.

Cool, huh? Not quite.

On the second day of her new job, Aisling (literally!) stumbles over a dead body that's not on her list and the stakes are suddenly raised because, when a name isn't on the list, that means someone stole it (and that's never a good thing).

Aisling's family, which consists of a tempestuous father and four overbearing older brothers, are hot on the case - but the answers they're coming up with aren't exactly soothing.

It seems a contingent of wraiths have descended on the area, and they're not just dangerous for unsuspecting souls and the general populace. The Grimlock family is at risk, too.

If that weren't bad enough, Aisling finds herself inexplicably drawn to Detective Griffin Taylor - the police officer who considers her a murder suspect. Oh, and she's a wraith-magnet - although, truth be told, she's more interested in Detective Taylor.

Aisling is determined to prove that she has what it takes to be a great reaper - even if it means risking her life and proving her father and brothers wrong when it comes to her competence level.

When things finally become clear, will Aisling survive long enough to make things right? Or, will she fall prey to the wraiths and the individual controlling them?

©2014 Amanda M. Lee (P)2015 Amanda M. Lee

A fun and exciting read.

I hadn't heard of this before prior to seeing it come up for review, but I loved the sound of it and eagerly started. Well, i'm so happy to say that this was fantastic. Such a fun yet addictive read!

The plot was fast paced and gripping. It centers around a family of reapers who collect the souls on their list. Aisling is the only girl in the family of boys and she never intended to be part of the "family business", yet when she loses her job she has no other choice. She is only on the job a few days when souls that aren't on the lists are being taken, not only that, but some of her souls are been taken! She realises that somw wraiths have entered their territory and are stealing souls. She needs to find out who their master is and stop them before it's too late. During this time, she becomes a suspect in "murders" that keep happening around her. Detective Taylor is intent on finding the culprit but keeps coming back to Aisling Grimlock, how is she involved?

The characters were fantastic!!! I loved every single one of them. Aisling was funny, strong, independent and did I mention funny!!! Jerry is Aislings gay roommate who has the hots for her brother, I adored Jerry!! So fun yet a rock for Aisling. The Grimlock brothers were all amazing too, each of them were so protective of Aisling and would do anything for each other. The enigmatic Detective Taylor was a surprise love interest for Aisling, yet it works well. I loved the dynamics between them and look forward to seeing where their relationship goes.

Anyway, this was such a fun and snarky book. I found myself giggling and snickering a lot and ended up listening to it within 2 days. I couldn't get enough of this family and their business!! I can not wait for the next installment of this witty and addicting series.

Karen Krause did a great job with the voices. I never had a problem following who was talking. She gave each character their own personalities and I really enjoyed her narration.

*I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.*

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Great Book!

Any additional comments?

This is a great book written by Amanda Lee; this is the first book in the An Aisling Grimlock Mystery series. Aisling Grimlock is not having a good week. After being laid off from her job, she has no choice but to start working for her families business which is being a full time grim reaper. It is now her job to collect and transfer souls to the hereafter. She now has to work closely with her overbearing older brothers and her father on a daily basis. On her second day of the job a wraith steals the sole she is supposed to collect.

The narrator Karen Krause did a great job with this book, and was very easy to listen to. She did a great job with the different voices of each character in this book. It was very easy to listen to in one sitting and I didn’t want to stop listening until the end.

If you are looking for a great book with humor, and great characters then you need to listen to this book. I am looking forward to listening to the next book by this author and narrator.

A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fun and Entertaining

This is a funny and entertaining book. I enjoyed the witty dialogue between all of the characters. The narrator isn't great but she did not take away from the book. I bought the second book before I finished the first book. I hope it's just as good or better.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

great book and fun to read.

I didn't know if I would like this book but it was well written and a great story. I'm a big fan of Amanda M Lee's books. I look forward to reading the next book!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Loved it

Would you listen to Grim Tidings again? Why?

I really enjoyed this book. It is so different then the ones I've been reading. It kept my attention all the way through. I liked all the characters, they were all unique. I hope there's a second to follow soon. I highly recommend it.

Which character – as performed by Karen Krause – was your favorite?

I really can't pick out a favorite character. They were all great

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent

I love Amanda M Lee. Her writing is so good. But hearing it come to life was awesome. I really enjoyed this audio book. Karen Krause is great and did such a wonderful job bringing the story of Grim Tidings to life. Thank you for all the hard work it takes to bring a book to life.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A Aisling Grimlock Mystery

This book was my introduction to this author, and what a brilliant find. Fabulous humour, snarky wit generating delightful character dialogue and interaction. Main character is Aisling Grimlock who you fall for and wish you had a friend or sister like her to fight your corner. Her faults and insecurities just make you love her more, plus along with Aisling you get her rather mad, loving and complex family, their amazing family dynamics are a joy to read (with one or two sniffles of course) plus a splendid best friend. In all a wonderful book, a highly recommended read, will brighten your day too no end.

I read this book on kindle last year and loved it, so was chuffed when the audio book came
out, Karen Krause has done a stupendous job, really adding too a brilliant book

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Like the voices in my head

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

When I found Grim Tidings on the Kindle, it was on Kindle Unlimited, but I enjoyed the story line and the uniqueness that I bought the book for my permanent library. When I got the Audible version I was leery since independent authors can end up with a really bad narrator. This was not the case, it was just as I imagined it when I read the printed version.

Any additional comments?

I adore the snark, I found myself in the airport smirking to myself or laughing audibly. Pick up the book and enjoy the story.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

An Excellent Read/Listen

Would you listen to Grim Tidings again? Why?

Yes I would listen to this book again because it's part of a series and when the second book comes out on Audible then I will listen to the first book over to be up to date and ready for the second book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Grim Tidings?

I like the comedy between the characters and the laugh out loud moments.

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

Her voice just makes the story come alive.

Any additional comments?

I think is was a great book to listen too. I have read her other series of books The Wicked Witches of the Midwest and found them all to be laugh out loud funny.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Witty and thrilling-fast moving story.

Being a Grim certainly has its challenges. All that and man trouble thrown in for good measure. Certainly an enjoyable ride!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Good story, dull narrator

I quite liked the story, it had some funny parts that made me chuckle, but the narrator was just so boring. Her voice is so flat and dull that it was a struggle to stay awake at times, and to be honest made a good story hard to follow at times - difficult to pay attention to something that makes you want to nod-off.