Eleventh Grave in Moonlight: A Novel

This was a fantastic read, but the ending will make you wish you had waited to read this book until the next one is released. I really despite cliffhangers, so, I can tell you I controlled myself and didn't throw objects across the room, but only because I didn't want to clean up the mess. Great read despite the ending. It was intense and hilarious. You'll also be reminded of how much control the character of Charley has. Wow. The list of people, supernatural beings, and deities she needs to punch in the throat is so long. The storyline has so much going on, as usual, but it's exciting and this one had a lot of heartbreaking moments. I hated the "leave you hanging" ending. The romance between Charley and Reyes was hot! My favorite previous characters were back. The series continues to surprise with shocking revelations and twists. You can never assume you know what comes next or guess the mysteries. The angels and the gods were all jerks. Again and more than ever. I can't wait for the next book, which I hope isn't a long wait. Did I mention I didn't care for the cliff you'll be hanging off in the ending?

When I see Darynda Jones' name, I smile or chuckle. Must be because I laugh out loud, chuckle, smile and even sometimes hoot as I read her books. Having just finished her 11th novel in the Charley Davidson series, I remain as entertained as when I read her first novel. How does she keep this series going? Well, how about crazy fresh ideas, events, behavior and zany dialogue. Although the premise(s?) remain the same -- help souls pass into heaven or hell, protect the innocent, be a thorough private investigator, get rid of bad demons and drink coffee -- each book adds more to Charley's plate keeping her and the reader hopping. This time a really bad demon god, a host of angels, a drug lord out to eat Charley, a stalker for Charley's god daughter and an evil church cult all interfere in Charley's wannabe peaceful life. Multi-dimensional characters, spot on Albuquerque, NM setting, fabulous husband/friends/family and a little sizzle with said husband make it all work -- and I never got lost in all the goings on. Amazing.

Darynda is AMAZING her storytelling is intoxicating and once you start reading you won't be able to put it down. It's the 11th book in the series but the story isn't old or tried each book is better than the one before.

This series of books is the most entertaining and heart stopping I've read in a long time. The lines of fiction and reality are so magnificently blurred I forget which is which. Waiting with baited breath for the next book!!