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Once Dead, Twice Shy

A Novel
Series: Madison Avery
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Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison follows the story of Madison Avery, a young woman who finds herself in the afterlife following a fatal accident. Struggling between two worlds, she becomes a reaper, tasked with balancing the scales between good and evil. As she battles supernatural forces, Madison learns about destiny and the power of choice in shaping her own path.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a fast-paced, urban fantasy filled with supernatural intrigue. It follows a bold protagonist navigating a world of reapers, magic, and second chances, making it appealing to fans of thrilling, otherworldly adventures in a young adult setting.

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My name is Madison Avery, and I'm here to tell you that there's more out there than you can see, hear, or touch. maybe), her cute crush, and oh yeah, her guardian angel, Madison's ready to take control of her own destiny once and for all, before it takes control of her.

Well, if she believed in that stuff.

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My name is Madison Avery, and I'm here to tell you that there's more out there than you can see, hear, or touch. Because I'm there. Seeing it. Touching it. Living it.

Madison's prom was killer—literally. Now, thanks to a mysterious amulet, she's stuck on Earth: dead but not gone. She has no idea why the dark reaper who did her in was after her, but she's not about to just sit around and let fate take its course. With a little skilled light-bending, the help of a light reaper (one of the good guys... maybe), her cute crush, and oh yeah, her guardian angel, Madison's ready to take control of her own destiny once and for all, before it takes control of her.

Well, if she believed in that stuff.

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Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison is praised for its originality and engaging twists. Reviewers highlight the strong female characters, action-packed narrative, and effective worldbuilding. The book is also noted for its humour and entertaining urban fantasy elements, making it appealing to a new generation of readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780061441684

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Kim Harrison was born and raised in the upper Midwest. After gaining her bachelors in the sciences, she moved to South Carolina, where she remained until recently moving back to Michigan because she missed the snow. When not at her desk, she's most likely to be found landscaping her new/old Victorian home, or scouring antique shops to fill it.

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