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Third Grave Dead Ahead: Number 3 in series (Charley Davidson) by [Darynda Jones]

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Charley Davidson sees dead people. As grim reaper extraordinaire it's her job to convince them to 'go into the light'. But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), Charlie dons her Private Investigator hat to solve the crime.

Length: 320 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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"Jones perfectly balances humor and suspense in [this] paranormal thriller featuring grim reaper, PI, and 'all-around badass' Charley Davidson...It's the distinctive characters, dead and alive, and the almost constant laughs that will leave readers eager for the next installment." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) on SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

"This is an amazing book and a fantastic series! In a lot of ways it is similar to Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series only ten times better!" --Night Owl Reviews on SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

"A saucy sequel...Readers will be captivated by Charley's near-death adventures." --The Associated Press on SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

"Four and a half stars. Snarky, sassy Charley is back and taking no guff in Jones's action-packed new offering...There is murder and mystery aplenty...fun." --RT Book Reviews on SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

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Part-time private investigator and full-time grim reaper Charley Davidson returns in the fantastic third novel in her addictive and sassy series --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN : B0068PI1ZM
Publisher : Piatkus (31 January 2012)
Language : English
File size : 612 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 320 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : B00A17O5DK

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Karen

Loved it!

Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2017

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The third installment kept me on the edge of my seat just like the first two. This is costing me fortune going through these books as quickly as I am but I just can't seem to slow down! I haven't been this into a series since discovering the Mercy Thompson series and The Guild Hunter series.

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Strange Angel

Captivating

Reviewed in Australia on 16 April 2016

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Wow, after the way number two ended last night I had to see what happened next. I'd found 2 a bit slow in places, but 3 totally made up for it. Fast paced, action packed, and a lot more Reyes.
Totally hooked. Couldn't put it down.

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Aegira

Another late night

Reviewed in Australia on 14 May 2015

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Wow, I love this series of books and am getting the next one ASAP! Thank you for such a likeable character gotta agree with Charly....men!!!!

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Maria

4 stars

Reviewed in Australia on 22 April 2018

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Enjoyable series to read.

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Sandy S.

Reyes-*sigh*

Reviewed in Australia on 20 May 2014

Darynda Jones continues the adventures of Charlotte “Charley” Davidson and her battle with all things good, evil, beyond evil and really smexy. I must give praise to Darynda Jones’s writing style. Above all else, Charley’s witty repartee, sarcastic responses, one liners, sassy come-backs with friends, enemies and frenemies would make this series a stand-out. I find myself laughing and thinking…”that is exactly what I would have said (had I been rockin’ the PI badge).” I need a {sarcasm} button whenever I visit chat rooms to discuss books and authors….or perhaps an {insert Charley sarcasm} button. Do you think Bill Gates is willing to {sarcasm} help me out?? Then again, it is Charley’s sarcasm that may cost her…..her life!!

Third Grave Dead Ahead continues a few weeks after Second Grave. As the Grim Reaper, among other things, Charley has some special powers that she is just discovering. Once again, Charley considers a missing person(s) case, but the evidence doesn’t add up. A wealthy doctor comes to Charley in the hopes she (Charley) will find his missing wife, but a mixture of guilt and sorrow pour off the man, and that in itself is confusing. But as Charley and her ‘intrepid’ side-kick Cookie scour for information, more details about the man’s past will surface and more than just one missing and presumed dead wife will tarnish the ‘good doctor’s’ reputation.

Charley’s dad, once again, begs his daughter to turn in her PI badge. Like all fathers, he is concerned and worried about his daughter, but the PI business is ugly, and week and week, Charley is risking her life for clients who are guiltier than the mob. But Dad is not aware of, to what extent Charley’s abilities can stretch. He has ‘used’ Charley with many of his investigations within the APD, since she was 4-5 years old, and that has left the man shrouded in guilt-but a father should never have to see his daughter bloodied, bruised and near death on any occasion, let alone during an investigation. Uncle Bob (Ubie) is aware of who is and what is Charley’s secret identity, and it is Ubie that will not risk his niece’s life; but the tail that is following Charley, maybe too late, in more ways than one. And Charley’s father will once again, try to protect his daughter, but in doing so he will lose more than he bargained. The father-daughter relationship is slowly crumbling and no one is around to collect the pieces of the broken heart. I can only hope, that Darynda has a direction for this particular storyline, because although I understand the guilt and remorse of the father, it is the sorrow and depression engulfing the man, that must be addressed before it is too late.

Much is revealed about some of Charley’s associates including Officer Vaughan and Swopes. Although there is no love loss between Vaughan and Charley, she has the satisfaction of knowing why the man tried to run her over in high school. And Garrett Swopes will risk everything (including his life) to ensure Charley’s safety. But a new man has entered Charley’s life-as an interesting twist at the end of the storyline will show. Although we met Donovan under less than ideal circumstances, there is a connection between he and Charley, and one that does NOT go unnoticed by Reyes. And Cookie has a new man in her life??? I hope we see this relationship grow because it should add some very humorous dialogue to an already great series.

And Reyes. The Son of Satan, who was brought to earth, to be with Charley Davidson continues to haunt every aspect of her life. But when Charley binds Reyes to his corporeal body on earth, he is left unprotected from the demons hoping to secure the Map and Key to both Heaven and Hell. Reyes knows that he and Charley are fated, but she must discover on her own how to use her powers and abilities. Without that knowledge, Charley is risking the lives of everyone on earth. But for some reason, Reyes is not allowed to interfere in Charley’s supernatural development and that is a disturbing. Reyes knows that both he and Charley have a purpose and that they are both hunted for that very reason.

And finally…Earl Walker. Reyes foster father and the man Reyes was imprisoned for murdering. Funny how the dead are actually alive when the innocent sit behind bars. But the extent of the man’s perversion and psychosis goes beyond a story and a few pictures or words. To experience first hand, the torture and degradation from a man as evil as Earl Walker, would scar more than just the body….but the soul. Could that have been the cause of Reyes’s rage and anger? Or is Reyes need and wanting of Charley more than just the knowledge that they will one day be guardian and warriors against the demons from hell. Are Reyes feelings for Charley true or a necessary evil that comes along with the title of KEYS to both heaven and hell.

Third Grave Dead Ahead is another amazing and wonderful storyline from author Darynda Jones. Her sense of humor and quick repartee between the characters will have you giggling and shaking your head. And we all know someone like Charley Davidson-a no nonsense woman willing to go the distance for someone she loves. Let’s hope Charley is loved as much in return.

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taboe

Ok not stopping anytime soon

Reviewed in Australia on 11 April 2020

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And again... I take any chance I can get to read just need to find out what is going to happen next now in to number 5.

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atn

read them all - epic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2019

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Well I downloaded this one month ago and it was so good I read all 12 books to date in one month. They were epic! without giving any spoilers away, let me just say, this series was refreshingly different. A grim reaper who is funny, empathetic and has a gorgeous sexy counterpart. Both main characters and main sub characters progress throughout the series to the point that I felt I knew these people. I miss them - waiting on the final book to be released in a couple of weeks - and then I'll be despondent without them. Each book progressed not only the characters but the story without too much repetition - just the right amount that it kept new readers in the loop and didn't bore the pants of serial readers. It was laugh out loud funny in places -you don't get much of that in books - and I really empathised and felt in tune with Charley. It had it all - romance, naughty bits (just the right amount), suspense, complex storyline, and storyline progression throughout the series. These books would make an excellent transition to TV or film. A good director and producer could make these great on this medium. They are also well written. Written from Charley's POV, you get the inside view of what it's like to be Charley and you get her reactions to her circumstances, relationships both normal and paranormal and how she feels about what she does. You love Reyes as much as she does, what's not to love? And the suspense is a page turner. A series not to be missed and one to ensure you put aside time to enjoy.

becky

Fantastic as always 💓

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2020

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Fast becoming one of my favorite series .I love charley and all her quirkiness she's just great never a dull moment 😊. This book had lots of different wee story's going on through out so always something to ponder on or to keep you entertained. Lots of twists and turns and as always our charley rolling with the punches hoping for the best. Can't wait to read the next one 😬

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Fantastic series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2013

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Book three starts two weeks after book two and Charley is desperate to stay awake due to Reyes making exhausting appearances in her dreams. It's not long before a case is brought to her attention; a doctor has reported his wife missing and Charley knows he is definitely guilty of something sinister. In the mean time Reyes has escaped from prison ( with Charley's unwitting help) and has realised that the man he was sent to prison for killing is still alive. Charley goes on a mission o hunt him down and clear Reyes' name. What she doesn't realise is that this will lead to one of the darkest and most devastating moments of her life.

As always a witty, action packed story that leaves you wanting more. There were parts of it that had me in tears but I loved this book.

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Tiltob

Men!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2016

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The men in this book keep throwing me for a loop! They're sexy, protective and comforting and then they're just stupid idiots with good intentions. It makes me want to reach into the book and throttle them all. Surprised Charley hasn't lost her mind between Reyes and her Dad. Loving Garrett more than ever though and I hope it's not the last time we see Donovan and the bikers. Great ending. This series just keeps defying my expectations. Highly recommend.

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Mary Heron

Great characters, great subject

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2016

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I have been aware of this series for a, long time, but something has always stopped me from trying it out. Stupid me, Darynda Jones has a unique and very interesting group of characters beginning with the heroine Charley aka the Grim Reaper and Reyes the son of Satan sounds like a great source for fun but these books are full of fun, despite the Grim subject matter have some great one, liners especially the t-shirt logos. The story can be read as a stand-alone but it does help if you have read books one and two. For those like me who are unsure the r e is a kindle short called For I Have Sinned which will give you as taste, after that you will be hooked.

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