The Dirt on Ninth Grave (Charley Davidson, #9) by Darynda Jones ISBN: 1250074487
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Published by St. Martin's Press on January 12th 2016
Genres: Paranormal, Romance
Pages: 336
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher
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In a small village in New York lives 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 realize 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 her—even from her new and trusted friends—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.
Read an Excerpt HEREÂ
MY THOUGHTS
For everyone thinking that they missed the Charley boat, you get a re-do!
Charley has survived book Eight but at a cost.  She is now Jane Doerr (not quite Jane Doe) and no clue exactly who she is or what she can do.  Cookie and Bob (or Bobert) have taken her in as a waitress in their diner along with a fascinating  (old) cast of characters.  She finds herself attracted to the new fry cook who is hot to the touch, literally.  Now stuck in Sleepy Hallow, she is visited by a series of ghosts with a ghost dog guarding her as well.  She can’t remember her life with Reyes (now the hot cook) nor her purpose in life (or death). As Janey / Charley tries to figure out what happened to the guy
I can’t say much about the plot without a ton of spoilers for the previous books or the new plot line, but Charley is still Charley even if she now goes by Janey and can’t remember Reyes. Â Everyone goes along with her memory loss and lets her figure out how to cope with what has happened to her recently. Â I had moments where I want to scream at the cast and say JUST TELL HER WHO SHE IS FOR GOSH SAKES. For all of my frustration over that, I truly loved the direction and sneaky plot twist in this installation. Â For me, this was the perfect follow up for Eighth.
About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author DARYNDA JONES won a RITA Award for best first novel for First Grave On The Right. As a born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. Jones lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.
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In case you haven’t read any of the series, I am giving away my paperback!
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I haven’t read any of Darynda Jones’ books yet, however, I do have the first eight books of this series.
No, I have read any books by this author, would like to though 🙂
I have not read any of Daryndas book but I think I might now they sound pretty amazing and a little creepy. But who doesn’t love creepy?
No I haven’t but I have heard great things.
New author to me, thanks.
I absolutely LOVE this series and Darynda Jones! One of my go to favorites.
I have only read the one, but keep meaning to catch up with Charley!
This is one of my all time favorite series! I can’t wait for this book!!!
Nope new author for me. Love it when I come across one’s have not read more to read.
I have read this author’s unique and wonderful books which are fabulous.
I have not read anything by this author yet.
Author Darynda Jones is new to me. Looking forward to discovering her style.
Unfortunately, I have not read any of Darynda’s books yet. I checked and have one downloaded. I’ve always read about and was interested in this series, but just never got started on it. Now sounds like a good time! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I haven’t read this author before, but this sounds like a good one. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love Darynda Jones. I haven’t read this entire series (I’ve somehow managed to miss a couple books in the very middle), but I’ve read most of it. I love her work. She always keeps me tearing through the pages.
I love Darymfa Jones!!! Can’t wait for Ninth Grave!!!
I have read the entire series by this author.
Yes! I love the Charley Davidson series!!
Not yet 🙂
I have read up to book 8 but its on my tbr list. I love this series.
never read this author
No I don’t believe I have read any of the books by this author but I want to!
I’ve read them all many, many times.
Darynda Jones is a fantastic writer and one after my own heart when it comes to Charley’s sarcasm. The stories lines are filled with humor, suspense, lots of twists and of course, Reyes ; ) Awesome author, awesome books. If you haven’t read any of Charley Davidson series, you are definitely missing out!
I love this series
I’ve read 1-5 of this series and LOVE it!
I have read all of Darynda Jones’ books. I keep hearing the song “Tomorrow” from Annie in my head. I cannot wait for this to be loaded onto my nook! (tomorrow-teehee) This is a fantastic series.
I’ve read the entire Charley Davidson series and can’t wait to read the new one!
I love this series and have been eagerly anticipating this edition of the story.
Best author ever!
Yes… I love this series, one of my favs!
I’ve got the whole series in audiobook and ebook format, they just get better and better!
I love this series and really want to read Ninth Grave!
I have not read any of her work, but have seen her name bandied around. Would love to start with this one. 🙂
I haven’t read any of this author’s work yet, but her books have been on my wish list for a while!
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I have read all of Charley’s books up to Eithth Grave. Love Darynda’s books!
I’ve read 1-8 of the Charley Davidson books. Love them all!
I love Darynda’s writing. I am behind on this series but just yesterday snagged 3 of this series paperbacks in very good condition, Planning on settling in for a long winter’s read.
No, I haven’t. I wasn’t even sure about wanting to read this book until I read your review. I’m glad you didn’t give spoilers except for one thing that sparked my interest. Thank you.
I have been with her from the very beginning and it is a great series of love, laughter, and the supernatural. Charley is a great heroine who gives hope to the dead while trying to figure out the living…which mainly includes her family. But never fear she has smoking hot Reyes, the son of Satan, to help her navigate the ups and downs of being the Grim Reaper. I have met Darynda Jones several times and she is phenomenal; just like Charley.
This is a great series. I have read all of them.
I haven’t ha the pleasure of reading any of her stuff yet, but it definitely seems interesting!
I have not read this author before. I think my niece would enjoy her books though!
Yes, I have read Darynda’s books. Love her Charley Davidson series!