• Third Grave Dead Ahead

  • By: Darynda Jones
  • Narrated by: Lorelei King
  • Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,682 ratings)

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Third Grave Dead Ahead

By: Darynda Jones
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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Publisher's summary

Third in the award-winning paranormal series that’s “hilarious and heartfelt, sexy and surprising.” (J.R. Ward)

Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever. Charley Davidson is back in Darynda Jones' Third Grave Dead Ahead! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the parthuman, part-supermodel son of Satan. Yes, she did imprison him for all eternity, but come on. How is she supposed to solve a missing persons case, deal with an ego-driven doctor, calm her curmudgeonly dad, and take on a motorcycle gang hellbent on murder when the devil’s son just won’t give up?

©2012 Darynda Jones (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

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Sleeping with the Enemy case during coffee bender

Following Charley Davidson, kickass grim reaper with a mouth, makes for a great story. Plus, with this series you also get a fun crime procedural in each book and awesome supporting characters. However, this series really needs to be read in order, so if you haven’t already done it, go read (or listen to) 1 & 2.

Especially in the beginning of this book, Charley’s snarky comments and ADHD thoughts come at you machine gun fast. Between that and the plot line of Charley going two weeks with no sleep and mainlining coffee to stay awake, I felt a bit shell shocked. Oh, and the hate-nooky whenever she fell asleep was both hot and Nightmare on Elm Street wrong. After the first third of this book, I was feeling rather PTSD on edge.

Luckily, things calmed down after that, as the larger story arc of Charley’s and Reyes’ eternal futures takes shape. I love that all of the characters are complicated and flawed. I also like the new, hopefully recurring additions of a the biker gang and guardian. And finally, I loved the the final chapters - so many ups and downs that my heart nearly burst. Bravo.

The author/narrator interview at the end was good too. Sometimes I worry that if I get to know the people behind the art I like, it may ruin the art (Tom Cruise movies just aren’t quite the same after seeing his interview weirdness). But, the post script interview only increased my respect for both women.

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Can't get enough!

This is a series you need to listen to in order. Once I got started I could not stop. I have listened to all three books one right after the other. Each one is great! Charley is growing, learning more about her powers and the people around her. Just like in book two Lorelei King does an interview with Darynda Jones at the end of book three, it’s a great feature. Looks like it will be at least Oct 2012 before the next book……UGH!

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Can't stop listening!

Love it!!! Each book gets better! I literally sit and just listen to it! I can't wait to get the next book in this series. It's full of excitement, passion, and a twist of comedy makes it the perfect cocktail for a great audiobook!

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love this series....

I just love this series. listening for the second time before 10th series. can't wait

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Where does she get these ideas?

If you could sum up Third Grave Dead Ahead in three words, what would they be?

Good, Bad, Gorgeous!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Charlie Davidson

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

Reyes Farrow

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

Every moment was pretty fantastic!

Any additional comments?

Don't be turned off by the series plot, it is really something once you start listening!

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Book 3

Funny, witty, interesting, adventurous story of Charlie Davidson who comes off as a bumbling idiot when in reality she is anything but. Highly entertaining story.

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Love the series

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

Refreshing series. Awaiting the next book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Charley and Cookie. Their wit and compatibility.

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

No

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

Throughout the whole series there were different events that were moving.

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Dying to read the next one.

Sorry, couldn't resist. I got started late with this series and boy do I regret it. Charley is great, funny, sexy and sarcastic. All the things I love in a strong female character. The guys in her life are ok too. I've had three books in 4 days. Number 4 is downloading now. If she can just figure out what she can really do....

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Entertaining story but...

Would you consider the audio edition of Third Grave Dead Ahead to be better than the print version?

I've been enjoying these books, but in this one Charley has really gotten under my skin. She's like a 6 year old in an adult body, and that's what is turning me off from this series. If she doesn't get her immaturity together I'm done. Great storyline, writing, and narratives, but silly main character.

Any additional comments?

Help Charley grow up.

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the fun and storyline just keeps multiplying!

love love love this series! Charlie is strong, hilarious, bright (literally) and a great heroine.

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