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

Love the Charley Davidson series!!

I loved this book and the rest of the series. I think this has been one of the best audio book that I have ever listened to. The voices fit the carachters so well...especially Reyes! I recommend this to all who love the supernatural mysteries with a hot love story.

Fabulous premise, laugh out loud, great narrator!

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

If you want to get your friends interested in paranormal fantasy, this would be a great first series! They would surely be hooked after meeting Charley Davidson.

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

The story lines move along at a snappy pace and Lorelei King is a genius pick as the narrator. I love they way she delivers the main character, Charley's humor. I found myself laughing out loud more than once.

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

I know the third book is on it's way and I can't wait!

If you liked the first one

If you liked the first novel, which I did, you will like the second one, which I did. I have to say the main plot, the one that she needs to resolve with her private investigation skills, to be contrived and a little predictable. But for some reason it really didn't bother me. I was so fascinated with what was going on with Reyes and Charlie's family and her cast of kind of assistants that there was plenty of other things to entertain me. By far my favorite parts of these novels are the chapter titles and Charlie's internal dialogue both of which have made me laugh out loud, even while running uphill which is really saying something.

Great Sequel

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

Yes
Because it is a fun story and I started to grow attached to the characters

What did you like best about this story?

Developement of Characters and fleshing out some side ones

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

Charlie

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

Yes but I didn't mind having it split into two parts, it gave me an additional interview with the author which was nice

Great! Love Charley!

Loved the first book so much I dove right into the second and I was not disappointed! Reading them in order is a must! Lorelei King does a great Charley. At the end of this book Lorelei does an interview with Darynda Jones that I really enjoyed. Diving straight into the third book now!

Love and the paranormal is beautiful.

Terrific story. Been reading Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and many other supernatural,, paranormal since I was 13. Though these books are somewhat different, it's still in the genre O love. Don't miss reading Daryndas books.

Sucked me in and didn’t disappoint

Pleasantly intriguing chapters of Charlotte’s life unfold with captivating detail. Brought me to tears on several occasions. Loved every word!

Amazing

I have enjoyed listening to this series multiple times! would recommend 10 times over! I have purchased numerous audio books and this series always draws me back. Each time I listen I have a new appreciation for Daryndas writing talents. The only downside is the dread of approaching the end of the series. This one will keep drawing back your attention with each book. I would love if this series was continued from Beps perspective and plays out the entire story. The narration is by far one of the best performances I have heard.

Love this series, this book did not dissapoint!

This book was great never got boring or slow. really kept me locked in the whole time..

AMAZING!

This whole series is amazing! I'm on my 3rd time listening to it all the way through and it's still great. Love the narrator and love the writer!!!