In "Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet," readers delve deeper into Charley's character, witnessing her vulnerability and growth as she faces emotional challenges. The book not only unravels Charley's past and the mysteries surrounding the Grim Reapers but also explores meaningful interactions between Reyes and Charley. Amidst a gripping main plot involving a new case, the book offers humor, twists, and a touch of romance, keeping readers engaged with its fast-paced narrative and witty writing style.
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Hoping to take time off after a discouraging case, grim reaper Charley reluctantly assists a woman who is convinced someone is trying to kill her in spite of everyone's claims that she is insane, a situation that is complicated by Rayes Farrow's absence and arsonist attacks in Albuquerque. Reprint. 150,000 first printing.
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Fourth Grave picks up two months following the events in [b:Third Grave Dead Ahead|10980787|Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3)|Darynda Jones|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320729508s/10980787.jpg|15899099] and Charley is battling some PTSD. And, by battling, I mean she's rackin' up a serious stash of midnight home shopping network purchases, hasn't left her apartment in that time and is wondering why she's never named her sofa. She does have a strong penchant for naming things ~ body parts, cars, and such, so the sofa bit isn't too far off the norm for her. But, she's lost her mojo and her new eau de toilette, fear scent, is making the demons drool. Her BFF, Cookie and her family are determined to help her stop hoarding and get back out there. A new case, or two or three, help motivate her as well.
The previous installments' build-up toward a hell-on-earth all-out-war with demons was slightly touched on throughout the book. Things are happening that shouldn't be and Charley meets 'the Englishman', someone Reyes knows all too well. Fans of the series will be delighted to know that Reyes opens up a bit and shares some of what he knows about Charley and her ancestry. And, speaking of Reyes ~ you'll wanna go into slomo around Chapter 17 when Reyes helps Charley overcome her fear of 'Area 51'. No matter what seems to happen between these two - good or bad - they cannot stay away from each other. Their powerful attraction is highly combustible; I hope they can both survive it.
As always, the t-shirt and bumper sticker quotes had me laughin'. Charley's ADD was a bit contagious in this installment. The story, maybe because we spend so much time in her head, tended to be a bit all over the place, but was never hard to follow along. We reunite briefly with some fan-favorites: Rocket, Artemis, Donovan and other Bandits. We also get to meet a cutie clairvoyant, Quentin, who I hope will appear in future installments.
Darynda LOVES cliffhangers, but this one was a bit more of a confirmation for me instead of a surprise. I was very relieved to learn I'd guessed correctly and cannot wait to find out what happens next. As with every book in this series, I'm already anxiously awaiting the next book, which in this case is [b:Fifth Grave Past the Light|16032242|Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5)|Darynda Jones|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347928714s/16032242.jpg|21539864] due on 11 July 2013.
I discovered the Charley Davidson series earlier this year and I’ve been racing through the books ever since.
I love this series - it’s smart, sexy, hilarious and features a kick-ass heroine who just happens to be the Grim Reaper. There’s always a mystery that Charley solves with a little help from ghosts and her real-life friends.
I thoroughly enjoyed book #4 - it made me laugh out loud and swoon quite a few times. And there were some moments that made you empathize with Charley and the young lady she was trying to help.
This is a very good addition to the series.
The previous book ends with quite a drama. This one begins about two months later when Charley tries to deal with her memories and go on with her life. She gets a new case of a woman that somebody tries to kill since she was a child. And she finally talks with Reyes about some important issues.
I liked this book a lot, I think I have enjoyed it more then the previous one. One thing is that there is lot of Reyes in the story, he appears all the time and he is an important part of this story. Thanks to him we get to know more about Charley's abilities and past. And they finally move on a bit with their relationship, just a bit but still.
The other thing is the very interesting case of Harper, a woman dealing with death threats since childhood. Charley finds in Harper's situation so much of her own life. The explanation of the whole thing is eventful.
I enjoyed this lecture a lot, I will definitely read another book i this series soon.
I'm falling in love with these books. Despite the hyperactive tone, this book had a thoughtful exploration of PTSD.
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