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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sibyl
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Most people would be overjoyed to win $50,000 and the chance to star in a nation-wide commercial, even if it was just for a fast food joint like Camelot Burger. Then again, Clint Tucker has never been like most people. Ushered to the tropical paradise of Kenowai, he and the other winners undertake an island tradition for the cameras, one meant to free a local imprisoned deity. One with very specific requirements that have yet to be met. One that might just be a bit more authentic than any of them expected.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hard to classify, reminds me of Anansi's Boys
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Publisher's Summary
After surviving countless perils and dangers, including an examination by the Blood Council, Fred is preparing to take on his most important adventure to date: marrying Krystal.
That is, if he can get everything handled in time. Visiting Boarback, hiring new staff, clearing out his schedule for a honeymoon; there's no shortage of tasks to check off before the big day arrives.
But not everyone views the occasion in such a happy light. With new dangers looming, old debts raised, and grudges rekindled, it'll take everything Fred has to finally make it down the aisle.
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- Tony E.
- 03-02-20
You're Cordially Invited To Enjoy This Book
It is with much pleasure that Drew Hayes wishes to announce the upcoming nuptials of Krystal Jenkins and Fredrick Frankfort Fletcher. You are invited to share in their love story and everything that tries to stop this parahuman wedding. Be sure to take part in the rituals of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on your way to the wedding because that is where all the fun happens.
Along your way, you will be guided, once again, by Kirby Heyborne. He will tell you the story in his soothing voice, his Fred-like calmness throughout the love story where everyone seems to have something against our happy couple's wedding. But take heart, the House of Fred is more surprising than anyone expects.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of many of Fred and Krystal's friends. Your presence will continue to foster the friendship you have with our couple and will probably get you nervous, happy, and emotional throughout the story because this is a story of the best in humanity -- even when said human is undead.
This is a wedding story you are not going to want to miss. Bring tissue.
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- Tanya
- 03-02-20
Love this series!
This continues to be one of my favorite all time series! I love Kirby Heyborne’s voice! It’s so gentle and kind sounding, a perfect fit for our beloved vampire accountant hero.
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- Nathan Michaels
- 03-12-20
Like Vampire Chicken Soup
I can never say enough about this series. It's not the best Drew Hayes series , but considering Drew Hayes is one of the best authors out you won't find a lot of books that beats this level of character development and quirky plots.
Can I also say the narrator of this series is money. His range of voices is phenomenal .
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- anthony
- 03-12-20
I don't know how it happened
This has become one of my favorite series. I know that there is a pattern to every book, but I still enjoyed the ride, so pull up a seat and listen to Fred talk about his and Crystals wedding day. The narration was as usual great.
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- C. Necrose
- 03-10-20
looking forward to the next book, love this series
I love this series and I'm always looking forward to the next book. it is a wonderful Siri for all ages.
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- Dan Bufford
- 03-10-20
such a good book!!
loved the series, the characters, the surprises...the answers to so many questions. i cannot reccomend this series enough
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- Christopher Hagemeyer
- 03-09-20
Fun as always!
if you enjoyed the first five, this one will not disappoint! this is not a standalone novel, so at with one
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- Justin Christjohn
- 03-09-20
Another great series of Fred Adventures
We learn a bit more about some of Fred's allies, as he and Crystal make their way to the alter. Another fantastic set of stories narrated to perfection!
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- Jason
- 03-07-20
great continuation
Excellent performance as always, and the writer continues to surprise pleasantly with plot while growing the characters (and the threats). Favorite moment: Fred swearing 😆
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- GCW
- 03-06-20
Well there aren't any bells but there is a dragon.
The wedding book, in a traditional Fred way not quite the way you would expect. This book definitely lives up to the series. Also giving me a satisfactory answer to question I've had about Gideon since book 1. What color dragon! The narration is also very on point to how I read the book so that made my day.
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- Liam
- 03-31-20
Great like all the others
At the end of the last book and throughout most of this book I thought that once the silver immunity was out in the open the Fred would be putting in to change in species classification especially with the additional news about his success rate got myself down as a vampire lord and get out from under the thumb of the blood counselor at the same time just idea I would expect Fred to go far
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- Max
- 03-01-20
Another great installment.
As I said in the title the book was great.
The section plots felt more continuous than other books. I kind of missed the more sectioned plot lines.
I highly recommend the series. It's one of my favourites.
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- gabrielle lee
- 03-07-20
Love the house of fred
The adventures of Fred and Co are awesome as always. So many questions I hope are answered next time