Fifth Grave Past the Light

September 2, 2013
Paranormal private eye Charley Davidson must make a deal with the son of Satan in order to save her sisterâs life in this thrilling new addition to the supernatural series from Jones. Narrator Lorelei Kingâs inspired interpretation of Jonesâs characters allows listeners to truly lose themselves in this otherworldly tale. Kingâs delivery is well paced and simple, and her characterizations lend the book an air of believability and immediacy. Kingâs Charley is tough, sexy, and brave without ever being overtly so. The supporting characters allow Charley to grow and expand, and listeners will get a full spectrum of emotion from their heroine. Inspired, realistic, and entertaining, Kingâs performance ability is the perfect medium for Jonesâs witty and cunning prose. A St. Martinâs hardcover.

August 1, 2013

Paranormal PI and grim reaper Charley Davidson is back in Jones's latest spicy, funny series (after Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet). Her new next-door neighbor, the sexy Reyes Farrow, is not only the son of Satan, he's also the main suspect in an arson investigation. But when Charley's apartment fills with several dozen dead women, all blond, silent, and terrified, she knows something truly terrible is happening. Lorelei King continues to provide superb narration, adding great depth to the characters. Truly laugh-out-loud moments interspersed with high suspense and some very enlightening backstory thrown in, mixed with a handful of sizzling scenes, make a most excellent addition to the series. VERDICT Recommended for readers who would enjoy a supernatural and snarky Stephanie Plum. [See the Q&A between author Jones and narrator King, p. 44.]--Donna Bachowski, Orange Cty. Lib. Syst., Orlando, FL

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