Halfway to the Grave

Night Huntress, Book 1

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father - the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unlikely partnership.

In exchange for help finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner…are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon, Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side...and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat.

©2007 Jeaniene Frost (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Take one half-human/half-vampire female with serious anger and parental issues, add in a sexy ancient vampire with his own agenda, and you have the makings for a truly combustible series. Sign me up for the sequel!” (Romantic Times)

Bones you devil

What did you love best about Halfway to the Grave?

The story line was different than I expected.

What did you like best about this story?

Bones and Kat

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

I have now listened to them all and I give them all top ratings

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

yes

Any additional comments?

I have read the whole series and cant wait for the next addition

A Great Read!

I accidentally came across this book by trolling the first book series sale. Glad I did. This book was not only a well weaved tale, but it was also hilarious in parts. And I do mean laugh out loud funny! I'm hooked. I'm ordering the second in the series and the rest of the books are on my Wish List. This book is well worth the credit or money you spend on it!

a story with bite

What made the experience of listening to Halfway to the Grave the most enjoyable?

a mixture of humor and a good story

Who was your favorite character and why?

don't know

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

She gave a riveting performance

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

yes if I can sit still for as long as

Any additional comments?

jeg måtte bare høre den næste bog

Not Perfect but Definitely Entertaining

I'd give this a solid 3.5 stars, but I have a hard time giving this 4 stars or for that matter, understanding why this book has so many 4 star ratings. The main character, Cat, was far too annoying for me to give this anymore than 3.5 stars. If I had to rate her alone, I would give her 2 stars. She irked me off and on throughout the entire book and so did her mother. I had sympathy with Mommy dearest in the beginning, but by the end, I was alll for ditching the bitch and running off with Bones. IMO, Bones was the most redeeming thing about this book and frankly, I'd read more of them just to get more of him.

Though I didn't love it, I was intrigued enough by the ending to venture into the next book. Frankly, that last bit of action saved this book from a far more negative review. Way to end it with a bang, Jeaniene! In fact, I already started the first few chapters of the next installment and go figure, Cat has already made me roll my eyes and sigh heavily a couple of times. But I'll see it through, if only to get another couple of glimpses at Bones.

Audiobook review: My annoyance with Cat was mostly due to the way her character was written, but a tad bit of it was also how her dialogue was read. I could identify several places where her emphasis on certain words or her tone when she read a particular line would have made a significant difference (i.e. if I had been reading it instead of listening, I would have said it in a completely different way). But something like that is so subjective and it was so subtle that it's hard to say whether or not it would annoy anyone else but me.

Meh

This one is a bit difficult to review. It was fun and had some really great elements to it. I think I might even continue with the series, although it might be better as an e-book. I just can’t rate it very highly, because the author didn’t seem to have faith in her reader’s intelligence. There was too much simplification and over explanation. I still liked it. It just could’ve been a lot better.

Series has become a favorite

This definitely has a Buffy (The Vampire Slayer) hooks up with Spike feel. The beginning seemed very childish, although the scene and topics weren't. Midway it did seem to get better. Narrator won't be on my favorite list but she's not on my avoid list either. Will give book 2 a chance to change my opinion.

new spin on vampire saga .

more to flush out in storyline but worth reading as well as the next. a bit heavy for me in profanity and sex department but characters and twist on sub genre made me stick with itm

It was fine

The story was just okay. Really wished the main character, Cat, had more depth. I won't be reading more books from this series.

Best Vamp Series!

I love vampire/ supernatural involved books, therfore I am so addicted to this series. At first the narrator bugged me a little but I grew to love her. She gives each character a unique voice and personality. These books are well written and they leave you wanting more. I hope audible gets the rest of them soon!!!

Steamy, funny and full of twists.

Would you listen to Halfway to the Grave again? Why?

Yes, i have already. The whole series is one i will find myself listening to many times over.

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

Tavia Gilbert is a fantastic narrator. Her range of voices and accents is amazing. She really brings the story to life in a way i could have never by reading it to myself.

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

Yes, i hated turning it off to do other things.

Any additional comments?

If you buy this book, be prepared to buy all the rest in the series. It'll leave you wanting more, right down to your very Bones.