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The Dirt on Ninth Grave

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The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones follows the story of Charley Davidson, a part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper, who finds herself in a small town with no memory of her past. Despite this memory loss, she is drawn to the supernatural occurrences around her and the new people she meets. As she unravels the mysteries of her situation, her unique abilities become crucial in solving problems and possibly unlocking the secrets of who she really is.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a mix of mystery, humour, and the supernatural. It features a strong, sassy protagonist with a touch of amnesia, navigating a world full of quirky characters and paranormal elements. If you love stories with a blend of the fantastical and the everyday, this tale will keep you entertained.

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The ninth novel in Darynda Jones' bestselling Charley Davidson series!

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In a small village in New York, Charley Davidson is living as Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she is working at a diner and slowly begins to realise she can see dead people, she's more than a little taken aback.

Stranger still are the people entering her life. They seem to know things about her. Things they hide with lies and half-truths. Soon, she senses something far darker, a force that wants to cause her harm, she is sure of it. Her saving grace comes in the form of a new friend she feels she can confide in and the fry cook, a devastatingly handsome man whose smile is breathtaking and touch is scalding. He stays close, and she almost feels safe with him around.

But no one can outrun their past, and the more lies that swirl around herβ€”even from her new and trusted friendsβ€”the more disoriented she becomes, until she is confronted by a man who claims to have been sent to kill her. Sent by the darkest force in the universe. A force that absolutely will not stop until she is dead.

Thankfully, she has a Rottweiler. But that doesn't help in her quest to find her identity and recover what she's lost. That will take all her courage and a touch of the power she feels flowing like electricity through her veins. She almost feels sorry for him. The devil in blue jeans. The disarming fry cook who lies with every breath he takes. She will get to the bottom of what he knows if it kills her. Or him. Either way.

The Dirt on Ninth Grave weaves an intriguing tale of mystery, danger, and the supernatural, all wrapped up in a compelling story of finding one's true self.

Series: Charley Davidson

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  • The Dirt on Ninth Grave
    In a small village in New York, Charley Davidson is living as Jane Doe, a girl with no memory of who she is or where she came from. So when she is working at a diner and slowly begins to realise she can see dead people, she's more than a little taken aback. Stranger still are the people entering her...
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  • First Grave On The Right
    Private investigator Charlotte Davidson was born with three things: looks; a healthy respect for the male anatomy; and the rather odd job title of grim reaper. Since the age of five, she has been helping the departed solve the mysteries of their deaths so they can cross. Thus, when three lawyers from the same law firm are murdered, they come...
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  • Eighth Grave After Dark
    Charley Davidson has enough to be getting on with. She is, after all, incredibly pregnant and feeling like she could pop at any moment. But, just her luck, twelve deadly beasts from hell have chosen this time to escape, and they've made Charley their target. She takes refuge at the only place they can't get to her: the grounds of...
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  • Sixth Grave on the Edge
    In this delicously sexy, entertaining and hilarious romp through the life of Grim Reaper extrodinaire, Charley Davidson is back and she is still ready and willing to help you on your path to meet the maker.
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The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones delves into the intriguing life of a heroine who grapples with amnesia and mystery in a small, seemingly mundane town. Reviews praise the book for its engaging humour, original character dynamics, and a captivating plot. Readers are impressed by the seamless blend of paranormal elements with a human touch, making it both entertaining and emotionally resonant.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349411415

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Darynda Jones's writing has won her several awards, including a 2009 Golden Heart in the Paranormal Category for First Grave On The Right and the 2012 RITA awards for Best New Book. She lives in New Mexico, with her husband of more than 25 years and two sons.

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