Deadly Destinations: Darynda Jones’s Charley Davidson takes us to New Mexico from SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

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Deadly Destinations is living up to it’s name today. That’s because our guide is Darynda Jones’s Charley Davidson…and she’s the grim reaper. Charley’s next book, SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT, is available on August 16th 2011 from St. Martin’s Press, and today Charley is giving us the low down on her New Mexico home. Thanks to the ever generous St. Martin’s Press, three of you who comment on this post will win a copy of the book! See details below

Charley Davidson’s Ten Things You should Know about New Mexico
by
Darynda Jones

1. The grim reaper lives there. (That’s me, by the way. There’s a reason it’s called the Land of Enchantment.)

2. The designated NM state question is red or green? (As in, would you like red chile on your enchiladas or green? Both are delicious.)

3. You can see a waterfall in the middle of a desert, red cliffs, black volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, and the grim reaper. It is starkly beautiful, culturally rich, and deadly. (Kind of like Reyes Farrow, full of charm and dangerous grace.) First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)

4. It is home of the grim reaper and the famous Roswell Crash Site where an alien spacecraft crash-landed in 1947 followed by a huge government cover-up. The government denies these allegations.

5. Santa Fe, the state capitol, is known as The City Different. It is the only city in the U.S. with a building ordinance that requires all buildings to exhibit a Spanish Pueblo or Territorial style of architecture. It is breathtaking and must be seen to be believed. Not unlike, say, the grim reaper.

6. Albuquerque hosts a number of events, including the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, the grim reaper, and the visually stunning Gathering of the Nations to which over 500 tribes from the U.S. and Canada travel to sing, drum, and dance.

Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2)

7. Among the many attractions are the grim reaper and extraordinary geological finds such as ice caves, a desert made of snow-white sand, and an 81-foot-deep blue hole scuba divers from all over the world come to explore.

8. Skiing and white water rafting are popular recreations in the state. So is checking out guys. But that could just be a grim reaper thing.

9. The world’s first atomic bomb was detonated at the White Sands Testing Range in 1945. The site is now called the Trinity Site.

10. New Mexico’s history is filled with Wild West characters like Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill Cody, the grim reaper, Black Jack Ketchum, Pat Garrett, and Doc Holliday.

Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson, #3)

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About Darynda Jones

Darynda Jones

Winner of the 2009 Golden Heart® for Best Paranormal Romance for her manuscript FIRST GRAVE ON THE RIGHT, Darynda was born spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. After the Golden Heart final, she pimped herself as best she could, landed an amazing agent and sold to St. Martin’s Press in a three-book deal. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband of more than 25 years and two beautiful sons, aka the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys. She can be found at www.daryndajones.com.

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Giveaway provided by St. Martin’s Press

3 copies of SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT by Darynda Jones

Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2)
Available on August 16th 2011 by St. Martin’s Press

Description:

Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper Extraordinaire, is back in this sexy, suspenseful novel of supernatural shenanigans.

When Charley is rudely awakened in the middle of the night by her best friend who tells her to get dressed quickly and tosses clothes out of the closet at her, she can’t help but wonder what Cookie’s up to. Leather scrunch boots with a floral miniskirt? Together? Seriously? Cookie explains that a friend of hers named Mimi disappeared five days earlier and that she just got a text from her setting up a meet at a coffee shop downtown. They show up at the coffee shop, but no Mimi. But Charley finds a message on the bathroom wall. Mimi left a clue, a woman’s name. Mimi’s husband explains that his wife had been acting strange since she found out an old friend of hers from high school had been found murdered a couple weeks prior. The same woman Mimi had named in her message.

Meanwhile, Reyes Alexander Farrow (otherwise known as the Son of Satan. Yes. Literally) has left his corporeal body and is haunting Charley. He’s left his body because he’s being tortured by demons who want to lure Charley closer. But Reyes can’t let that happen. Because if the demons get to Charley, they’ll have a portal to heaven. And if they have a portal to heaven…well, let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty. Can Charley handle hot nights with Reyes and even hotter days tracking down a missing woman? Will Cookie ever get a true fashion sense? And is there enough coffee and chocolate in the world to fuel them as they do? Here is your signpost for the most hilarious read of the summer: Second Grave On The Left.

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90 Responses to Deadly Destinations: Darynda Jones’s Charley Davidson takes us to New Mexico from SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT

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Jennifer_After_Dark July 14, 2011

I read up on these books yesterday,,and they sound like they would be very entertaining,,I actually just got the first one out..so i would love to win this one

thanks for the opportunity
Jennifer

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bigferret July 14, 2011

I have had my eye on this series for ages! I just haven't gotten around to it YET. But I will get to it soon!

Thanks!
Katie
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Anonymous July 14, 2011

I like the cover for book two better than the first one.

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Ashley Hazell July 14, 2011

I cannot wait to read Charley's next adventure! First Grave was fantastic. I was hooked from page one. Thanks for the giveaway!

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acm05 July 14, 2011

I liked First Grave and would like the opportunity for Second grave.

Thanks.

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Stacy (Urban Fantasy Investigations) July 14, 2011

LOVED the first book and cant wait to dive into the second.

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Victoria Zumbrum July 14, 2011

I am a follower and email subscriber. Please enter me in contest. [email protected]
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erin July 14, 2011

I too have been eyeing these books for a while they are top of my wish list! Thanks for an wonderful interview and giveaway!

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Elizabeth July 14, 2011

I really liked the first book in this series, and cant wait to read the second!

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Jamie July 14, 2011

I LOVED LOVED First Grave on the Right. It sucked me in from the beginning and it quickly became one of my top 5 favorite books. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one so of course I would love to win a copy. I miss Reyes Yummmm!!

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van_pham July 14, 2011

I really enjoyed reading FGOTR, Looking forward to reading the next book! Btw, I love all the covers .

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Barb P July 14, 2011

I absolutely LOVED First Grave on the Right!!! My fingers are literally itching to get my hands on Second Grave on the Left!! Count me in on the contest pleeeease. [email protected]
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RebeLovesBooks July 14, 2011

I live in a town that ALSO has a hot air balloon festival. Sadly, my town is not nearly as interesting as Albuquerque.
Love this and thanks for the giveaway!

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kathybaug July 14, 2011

Loved the humor in First Grave and would love a chance to win Second Grave. Thanks!

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Anonymous July 14, 2011

Second Grave on the Left sounds good. I would love to read this book. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Anonymous July 14, 2011

Me! Me! Loved the first one. eearhart at cruzio dot com.
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donnas July 14, 2011

Sounds great. Thanks for sharing!!

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Tanya1224 July 14, 2011

I loved the first book. Awesome all the way. I'd love a chance to win the second book and very happy to see that there will be a 3rd book. Thanks so much for sharing.
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iyamvixenbooks July 14, 2011

I love visiting New Mexico whenever I get the chance. I took the long way home to California in 2000 from San Angelo, TX just so I could visit Roswell.

I still want a pair of those sandals on the cover of FIRST GRAVE ON THE RIGHT. Now I want the belt buckle on the cover of SECOND GRAVE ON THE LEFT to go with.

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Randy Briggs July 14, 2011

I absolutely LOVED First Grave on the Right and would love to win Darynda's second book. Looking forward to Third Grave Dead Ahead as well.
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darynda July 14, 2011

Thank you guys so much and good luck to everyone!!! I love NM so much and love sharing some of the more interesting tidbits.

Thanks for having me!
~D~
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DanielleW July 14, 2011

Would love to try this series! I know it is the sequel, but if I had that, hubby would not begrudge me buying the first!! Thanks for the post!
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tradermare July 14, 2011

Looking forward to the second installment in this series! August is going to be an awesome month for releases! I've never been to New Mexico, but it sounds like an interesting place I'll get there some day!
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carole720 July 14, 2011

Loved First Grave. Can't wait to read Second Grave. Hoping to win.

Carole
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deb yorgensen July 14, 2011

I loved First Grave – can't wait for the Second and the Third! And New Mexico is an awesome place – anybody that has the chance to go there should.
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bdaf8b8a-ae46-11e0-bd58-000bcdcb8a73 July 14, 2011

I love love love First Grave on the Right and Can't wait for the next book and I have to say that Darynda is one of the most down to earth authors ever she always takes the time to connect with her fans online which we love!! Her book is amazing and i am sure this one will be no different My e-mail is [email protected] Thanks!!!!
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beadweaver July 14, 2011

I really enjoyed your first book, can't wait to read the second.
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Becky July 14, 2011

Enjoyed your first book and the novella(?). Looking forward to Second Grave on the Left. This puts me in the mind of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books but with a supernatural twist.

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Danielle Gorman July 14, 2011

I loved the first book and I can't wait to read the second. I loved Charley and thought she was awesome. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

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Lark Howard July 14, 2011

I use to go to Albuquerque and Los Alamos a lot on business. Miss it. Can't wait to read SECOND GRAVE!

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QueenCrissyness July 14, 2011

I absolutely loved First Grave and I can't wait for Second Grave
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Sara July 14, 2011

I am way too excited for this to come out. I miss Charley's sarcastic & witty comebacks

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candrbeyer July 14, 2011

Hi I would love to win a copy, I have to agree with Ward its one of the best 1st novels ever. I just read your new shot story For I Have Sinned. I loved seeing Charley thru someone else eyes. Thanks Rhonda. [email protected]
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Vivien July 14, 2011

Thanks again!

Vivien
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Anonymous July 14, 2011

I just finished First Grave on the Right and is wad awesome! Couldn't put it down and I can't wait for the next one.

Lacy H.
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Traci July 14, 2011

I loved the first book, can't wait for the second! I've never been brave enough to say Christmas when in Abuquerque visiting my family.

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hellokittiexoxo July 14, 2011

I've heard these books are amazing! I would love to win one : )
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Anonymous July 14, 2011

I haven't read these yet. I will have to now. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Kumba July 14, 2011

I loved and adored First Grave on the Right and have been anxiously waiting for the second! I would love to win it…the covers are lovely.

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laura July 14, 2011

I haven't read First Grave yet but I've been meaning to, would love to win the second though!

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Teril July 14, 2011

I loved First Grave on the Right it was a fabulous debut. I cannot wait for Second!

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Kaya H July 14, 2011

I loved the characters introduced to us in First Grave on the Right. Charley is fantastic!

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Angelique Geyer July 14, 2011

Love your books Darynda!!

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Asura C July 14, 2011

Ohh Second Grave on the Left!! I have to say that First was freaking awesome to read. I loved Charlie's voice throughout the book. The characters were all so great to get into. I wonder what is coming in store with Second GOTL!
Thank you for the giveaway. I can't wait to read it.

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Martha Lawson July 14, 2011

I LOVED, LOVED First Grave on the Right!! I can't wait to read the other two. So please enter me for Second Grave on the Left!! I need it bad..

follow on gfc

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Diana July 14, 2011

woohoo…so ready for Second Grave on the Left. I read 1st Grave on the Right in one setting and still haven't deleted it from my KINDLE cause I keep going back to it! Couldn't you possibly write any faster! LOL!!!

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Anonymous July 14, 2011

I'm absolutely all fangirl about the Grave books! I loved First Grave so much, and have been waiting for the second one to come out. For that matter, I want the third one Right Now…

Hope your publisher throws money at you and contracts another 3 (or so) books. I'd personally have trouble coming up with the next titles, though. Fourth Grave in a Northeasterly Direction, maybe? But that title may explain why I'm a reader, not writer.

Mickie T
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Brittany July 14, 2011

I LOVE your books and can't wait to read the second grave!

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jeanette8042 July 14, 2011

Loved the first book and already super excited for the second one!

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Sheri Moore July 14, 2011

I've read your first, and Charley's short story and have your second on pre-order. Love them so far.
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Sheri Moore July 14, 2011

Sheri Moore, forgot to list e-mail
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darynda July 14, 2011

Wow! Again, thank you guys so much!!! I'm thrilled to have readers excited about the next books. You guys rock!
~D~
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Barbara E. July 14, 2011

I've never been to New Mexico, and it sounds like a beautiful place to visit. I guess I'll have to plan to see it one day. Second Grave on the Left sounds like a fantastic book, I'm looking forward to reading it.

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Stephanie K. July 14, 2011

I loved the first book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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Julie S July 14, 2011

I've heard great things about this series. I'd like to read it
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Susan July 14, 2011

Thanks for the tour of New Mexico and the giveaway. Charley's next adventure sounds intriguing.

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Pamela {Spaz} July 14, 2011

I LOVED First Grave on the Right and cannot WAIT to devour Second Grave on the Left!!! Thanks for this opportunity!!
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Lexi July 14, 2011

Love it when the hero needs rescuing by the kick ass heroin, and the ice caves sound nice =) this series sounds great! Thanks for a chance in this giveaway!

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Andrea July 14, 2011

Loved the post! I've heard great things about Book 1. It's on my TBR.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Amy July 14, 2011

Thanks for the post and giveaway! I like the unique "conspiracies" setting of these books. I haven't read First Grave yet, but I would love to read it, adding it to my "to be read" list.

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Beverly July 14, 2011

Great post! Thanks for hosting – please enter me.
I am an old follower.
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Audra July 15, 2011

I have First Grave it is awesome !!!!
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Gwynlyn July 15, 2011

Hey, D. Do you think, if I take a (long) detour through NM, I might see The Grim Reaper? *G*

Can't wait to read Second Grave (was going to say "dying to read", but don't want to give Charlie andy ideas!), and my b-day is in August (hint-hint.) You know where to find me. {{{Hugs}}}
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JenM July 15, 2011

I miss New Mexico and I especially miss my green! Can't get decent green anywhere else. First Grave has been on my wishlist for awhile now. I would love to win a copy of Second Grave.

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Denise July 15, 2011

I Loved First Grave on the Right, cannot wait to read the new story! Great cover too, I'd love to win this! denisetwin at aol.com
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Sharon July 15, 2011

I Love Love Love Love First Grave on the Right, and August is still too far away for the second book, I'm dying here in anticipation, . It would make my year to win this book!!!
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Susan July 15, 2011

I am anxiously awaiting 2nd Grave. Keep up the great work!!!

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Wendy July 15, 2011

Been wanting to read this series, been on my need to buy list, since I heard of it. Keep up the awesome writing
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Pamk July 15, 2011

love the covers and this series sounds fantastic. Have them on my tbb list
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Ozymandias July 16, 2011

Gah, now I find myself missing New Mexico (also green chile, I cannot understand why it is not served on everything here on the East Coast, this confuses me) and certainly intrigued to read this series.

Thank you so much for the tour and giveaway!

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Anonymous July 16, 2011

Love this book tour!! I can't wait to get my hands on this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
Theresa
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piewacki July 16, 2011

I loved "First Grave on the Left" Couldn't put it down. the Humor was wonderful. Thank you Darynda Jones for giving me a reason to keep reading. I can't wait for "second Grave on the Left" comes out!!!

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Shera (Book Whispers) July 16, 2011

Love the post it's so sassy! Makes me want to read my copy of book 1 on my shelves back home.

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Kalliandra July 17, 2011

*adds series to her wishlist* They sound like great reads!

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rissatoo July 18, 2011

First Grave On The Right was fabulous, and I can hardly wait to get my hands on this one! Kudos to Darynda for writing such a great book. I love Charley, she's a hoot! (And this list was hilarious!)
I'm so jealous of all the reviewers and bloggers who've already read it – makes me wish I was a better writer & had more time – so I could start my own blog to get my hands on all the pretties earlier! (OK, I know it's more involved than that, but let me have my little fantasy world where it is *just* that easy!)
In the meantime, I'll just sit here & cross my fingers that I win! :p

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mommytrish July 20, 2011

*runs in* only have a second but wanted to say the books are fantastic! I LOVE CHARLEY AND REYES! cannot wait for 2nd Grave to be released.

Sharing the books with my friends, and they fell in love too, as I knew they would

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Anonymous July 20, 2011

Loved the first book, can't wait for the second.
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heatwave16 July 20, 2011

Just got First Grave on the Right about 3 weeks ago. I'd love to 2nd Grave on the Right.

Plus, if I understand correctly, I might find the grim reaper in NM.

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa July 20, 2011

This sounds like a truly awesome series. Can't wait to read it.

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ambercruz1 July 23, 2011

First Grave on the Right is on my list for favorite books of the year & debut series! ABSOLUTELY Loved it! I can't wait for book 2! Darynda Rocks!

Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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~Amber
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Heather Powers July 23, 2011

Love the covers:)

heather
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Offbeat Vagabond July 24, 2011

Yay! I have been dying for these. Wow, who the grim reaper was so cool LOL! Great tour, New Mexico sounds like the place to be Really love the cover especially to the one coming up, Third Grave Dead Ahead. Red dress and sneakers, sounds like something I would put together LOL! Great giveaway and guide again guys, thank you

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LSUReader July 28, 2011

First Grave was one of my favorites this year. So unique and creative. Can't wait for Second Grave. Thanks for the column and giveaway. (Email in profile.)
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BLHmistress July 30, 2011

I have to say the grim reaper is one fab tour guide.

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- Melissa - July 31, 2011

great post, love the covers
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mbreakfield July 31, 2011

This sounds like a fun series. thanks for the giveaway
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Britt August 1, 2011

LOVED the first book. Also…the third book's cover-art has Charley wearing chucks. Thumbs way up on that one.

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Katie August 4, 2011

i LOVE LOVE LOVE these covers!

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julesallen29 August 4, 2011

Hi Darynda!! Thanks for a fabulous giveaway! I would love to win a copy!

Julie M.
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poisnivyred August 5, 2011

Haha. This series sounds awesome!

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