An Afterlife Adventures Novel (A Paranormal Ghost Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)

I like the characters, they kept me guessing good, bad, what WERE they going to do next!?
Interesting concept and Bridget and Sabrina are couple of ladies I'd love to know. Definitely going to follow this series.

I read a lot of books, I review rarely but this book was so good I feel it deserves it. So well written, characters were great, storyline was fantastic. I laughed ask the way through it. Definitely worth reading.

This is a great light read. It does not take itself too seriously yet it is quite an enjoyable read. I suggested it to my wife. I normally read a tougher version of mystery books but this was a refreshing break.

This is a fun, fast and lively read involving a newly dead young woman who has some hilarious missteps when learning about her new status as a ghost. The rules are crazy enough that you will be rooting for her to break them.

This is definitely not another typical ghost story. I’ve read tons of stories over the years and have never read one quite like this. The characters are so witty and likable, I can’t wait to see what trouble they get into next!

At first I thought I would dismiss this book, hard to wrap my head around the premise. it once I got into the 2nd chapter I was chuckling loving the characters and their antics dealing with th mystery. Fun Read!!

What i loved most about this book was how unique the authors take on the afterlife was. The characters are interesting, quirky, and fun to read. Although there were some lulls in pace of the plot I remained engaged the entire time, unable to put it down. Excited to see what comes next in book two!

What i loved most about this book was how unique the authors take on the afterlife was. The characters are interesting, quirky, and fun to read. Although there were some lulls in pace of the plot I remained engaged the entire time, unable to put it down. Excited to see what comes next in book two!

This book was just plain goofy. I finished it, though I started to skip pages. I don't see the afterlife any where near what the author describes. After I got about half way through, I realized it is a lot like the TV program "Dead Like Me" If you enjoyed that, you will enjoy this book. I didn't like the TV program all that much, nor did "Beyond Dead" appeal to me. I won't be reading the rest of the series.

This gets a 4 because I wound up wanting to read the next one for some reason, not quite sure why! It's pretty juvenile, as in yuppie-high-schoolish, not my usual cuppa but amusing with a somewhat intriguing plot. The concept is original, so far as I'm aware, which adds to its attractions -- I like original thinking.

This was a fun book with a very different way of looking at how our after dead life could be. This was unique enough that I bought the next book in the series to see how the story develops. I have now read all 4 books and eagerly await the next book.

This author has a fluent writing style. It’s an original and fun book! Different, in a good way. And very British. Lol! I like it when an author has the gift of playing with words. It’s a full-length book, so the characters are more developed than some of the shorter mysteries that I’ve read.

Bridget’s funny, charismatic, sarcastic in a witty way and full of self-confidence. She’s also quite vain! Fantastic how she still cares how she looks, even in death. By the way, important question: can ghosts get fat? Even though Bridget is very selfish, you don’t mind because she’s so funny. Oh, and she has a problem with authority. Which does NOT come in handy. At all. And she needs to solve a murder in the afterlife. Huh? Yeah, you read that right! Apparently, after you die, you can be deadER.

Oh, if you thought afterlife would be peaceful? Nope. It’s no fun at all, with work, strict rules (there are many, many, many rules. For instance, haunting isn’t allowed… now is that not something that you would like to do?), restrictions, Bureaucracy with a capital B, a job that’s quite incomprehensible, mandatory meetings, no, it’s certainly not heaven. To Bridget, it seems more like hell.

The investigation starts off a bit slow, but Bridget needs to come to terms with how things work in this weird afterlife. In the beginning of the book there is a lot about that; it’s very interesting but the case of the dead ghost doesn’t get much attention yet. So it takes a while before the mystery part of the story really gets going, but stick around, it’s sooooo worth it! There’s lots of suspense later on! Right until the end, you just don’t know who to trust…

Halfway through and I just couldn’t put it down anymore. Kept on reading when I should’ve been doing other things. That’s when you know you’ve discovered something really good.

The end promises a lot for the next book!

I received a copy of this book from the author. I am voluntarily reviewing it and my opinion is entirely my own.

On the day Bridget died her life was the worst day ever, not only did it finish in her dying but moments before she had discovered her boyfriend cheating on her and when she walked out of her house she was hit by a bus when crossing the road. Now in limbo - Bridget has discovered that even in death, you have to work for a living as everyone is assigned jobs. Turns out though that being dead isn't actually fun as Bridget is about to discover that not only has she rules , a curfew and a guardian who acts like their parole officer - the dead have police and the GB's which are like the FBI version and guess what - yep you can officially die more than once as someone is out there killing ghosts and it seems that Bridget is the number #1 suspect. With the help of her new friend - also recently deceased and a former PI can they solve the crime of who is killing the ghosts and making them deader and who wants to frame Bridget and why, especially for the fact that she has only just turned up dead and has no reason, that she knows of for being framed of Ghost-Murder . Beyond Dead was a mixture of Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit and Paranormal romance and was a fun read .

Beyond dead follows the prequel novella Just a Touch Dead. Despite touching upon a morbid topic of the afterlife, it’s entertaining and funny and it literally had me laughing out loud. In the novella you’re introduced to Bridget Sway, a woman that recently died after being hit by a bus and didn’t move on up into ‘Heaven’ but rather moved on into the afterlife. Upon realizing that she’s actually dead and has to deal with being a new ghost, dead bodies (yup, doubly-dead dead people) start popping up and she’s on a mission to find out who is killing the unfortunate ghosts and clearing her name as a suspect.

Pairing Bridget’s curiosity and tendency to find trouble, mixed with her new friend Sabrina’s sleuthing skills, we’re in for a hilarious ghostly adventure. It’s equal parts humorous and suspenseful, which left me curious to know what would happen next. I loved that the whodunnit ah-ha moment doesn’t come until the book is almost over, and the fact that I didn’t realize who it was until the author intends for you to know.

I loved reading this book and couldn’t wait to read the next two in the series. (Which I proceeded to do immediately upon finishing this one!) The afterlife sounds a bit like a living hell, but in a ridiculously humorous way, and I was thoroughly entertained while reading. I would recommend this novel to anyone that loves Cozy Mysteries, especially if they like novels with a supernatural thread woven through.

This is my first book by this author and it's probably the most different cozy mystery I have ever read. You really got to suspend the disbelief and just let it be and then you will enjoy it.

Bridget is newly dead, but not so dead that she gets to meet her maker. I am guessing this is where those who need a second chance get to live even though they are dead. Bridget soon finds out that you don't get to rest even when your dead and that she has a job. On her first day at work she finds a dead ghost (now this means that he has gone to meet his maker).

Before she knows it she is being questioned about the man's death and learning that being a ghost has a lot of rules and seems like more things you can't do than can. She meets Sabrina who used to be a private investigator in her former life and they form a bond over trying to find the murder. Though hunting for the murder means disobeying a lot of rules that could get them in a lot of trouble.

When the guy who is training her is killed she hears that some people think her section is a hot ticket item and so now she fears that someone might want to killer her next. She was even told she has a death shroud upon her by one ghost and a medium calls it a shadow. If Bridget and Sabrina can't figure things out soon she might have a very short afterlife.

Beyond Dead was interesting and has a very complex set of rules for those poor ghosts that was too much to explain so you just need to check the book out. Briget is a fun character and I totally get her and feel sorry for her because she is so confused at first about everything and I don't think I could live ten years in a house with strangers. I would probably rebel a bit like she does.

The secondary characters are a lot of fun as well. Sabrina cracks me up! I probably like her more than the MC.

[su_note note_color="#f6feb1" radius="8"]"Madame Zorina wants me to help her solve a murder. And by 'me' I mean 'us'."

Sabrina stared at me for a long moment then flung her arms around me in a tight hug. "The very first moment I saw you, I knew we'd be the best of friends."[/su_note]

I think it was there that I knew I was going to enjoy this novel. :)

Oz is another fun character and he is Bridget's hunky parole officer. He is in charge of her care for the first ten years and boy does he have his hands full. I don't think he minds much, though...lol.

It had a good mystery and a lot of potential killers and it kept me guessing.

If you like cozy mysteries that are paranormal in nature and different then you will enjoy this one.

When I read the blurb for this book I knew it was right up my alley. A fun, quirky story about a dead girls life after death? Sign me up! And I am happy to report that it is just as much fun as I thought it would be. OK, I'll admit it... It was a lot more fun than I actually thought it would be. This book is exactly what I hope death after life is all about. This is a really fun book that is full of characters you wish you could meet in real life. It is a little bit of a mix of genres, so I'm not sure I could label it more than chick-lit, but it is so much more than that. It's a cozy mystery with humor and the paranormal. It is original and wonderful, and I really couldn't walk away from it. I am a fan for life!
I received an ARC of this book and I'm voluntarily leaving my honest review.

My long, pillar-box-red hair fanned out around my head like a vibrant halo, my fringe artfully covering one eye. It looked great, really thick and shiny. Why couldn't I get it to look like that normally? I looked closer. No, it wasn't my hair, or it wasn't just my hair, it was a rapidly spreading pool of blood from the back of my head colouring the pavement. Huh. But at least my white Christian Dior trouser suite was blood free. I'd have died it that'd had any bloodstains on it. Oh, wait. No, I couldn't be dead. If I was dead I wouldn't be floating around watching. I'd just be, well, dead. Right?

Meet Bridget Sway. She has been hit by a bus but she isn't really dead. At least that's what her 'angel' Charon has told her. She is simply on a 'day trip' giving the doctors a chance to pump her body full of drugs so it won't hurt so much when she pops back in.

Charon had her board a bus filled with a group of crying people. Something just wasn't right but she agreed to go along for the ride. Then Charon explained to her that the other people on the bus were actually dead.

This book grabbed me from the beginning. It's actually a short book serving as an introduction to Bridget Sway. It has a touch of humor, while giving you a touch of the dark side of what Bridget finds in the afterlife. For me - I have developed the desire to read the next book in the series... Beyond Dead.

Scarborough. Herb (20+) informed Bridget Sway (ghost), Mr. Salier would be her guardian/parole officer.
Eleanor is the host for After Life Arrivals.
Bridget, Jenny (45+, housewife), & Sabrina Shaw were the newbies.
Attendance is mandatory at all meetings.
Barry’s dead (client). Porscha fiancé, had found him.
They think Bridget killed him.

What is Operation Bluebottle?
Now Bertha was killed also.
What is Madame Zorina planning on doing?

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written ghost book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great ghost movie, animated cartoon or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. It was pretty cheesy so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.

Thank you for the free; instafreebie; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

BEYOND DEAD by Jordaina Sydney Robinson
The First Bridget Sway Novel

Bridget Sway is not having a good day. She catches her fiance having sex with another woman and runs outside where she trips and falls into the oncoming path of a bus. Which kills her. But that's not the end. That's just the beginning.

BEYOND DEAD is the story of the afterlife of Bridget Sway who's discovering that things can actually get worse after you die. On her first day of work Bridget finds a dead ghost guy in her locker. That's bad, as is being taken in by the police for questioning. What may even be worse is being forced to share a house with a bunch of strangers, living...er dying, without basic hygiene essentials, and having to not only go to work, but attend Ghostly Acclimatisation meetings. Basically Bridget is living in a bureaucratic nightmare. The good news is she found a like minded friend in Sabrina. Bridget's new best friend happened to be a PI when she was alive and convinces Bridget to investigate the dead ghost's murder. Between trying to learn her new job, getting used to being dead (the GA meetings aren't that helpful), dealing with her incredibly annoying, yet very hot, guardian, Bridget must also learn to deal with mediums and avoid being killed herself! It's not easy being dead.

You could easily dislike Bridget. She's vain, spoiled, and a bit shallow, but you don't. She exemplifies that snarky bit that exists in all of us. Add all the horrible things she's been dealing with recently and Bridget becomes someone to sympathize with and root for! And laugh with. Or maybe at...see, there's that snarky bit of me. Something tells me my behavior might be quite similar to Bridget's if I found myself in a similar afterlife.

Jordaina Sydney Robinson creates a unique view of the afterlife in BEYOND DEAD. She also gives us an interesting and complex mystery, some sexual tension, and lots of laughs. Filled with quirky characters BEYOND DEAD is a fantastic start to a new series. I look forward to seeing what trouble Bridget, Sabrina, and Edith get into next. Whatever happens, I expect that neither Oz, the GBs, nor the police will be prepared for it!

FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC in the hopes I would review it.

Well I have to admit, I didn't think I'd like a book about a dead ghost girl who investigates murders, but I loved it!
In this book, our heroine is inducted into the Bureau of Ghostly Affairs shortly upon her untimely death. There she finds that even though she's dead, she still has to work. To add to this injustice in death, Bridget keeps finding doubly dead bodies in her locker. Who would kill a dead person?Along with a mysterious and flirtatious "parole office," she meets a cast of the dead and the living. This is a good read. Funny, scary and romantic.

Title: Beyond Dead - Bridget Sway Novel 1
Author: Jordaina Sydney Robinson
Published: 3-5-2016
Publisher: Self-Published Jordaina Sydney Robinson
Pages: 302
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: Women's Fiction; Supernatural; Ghosts; Cozy Mystery
ISBN: 4684561345135
ASIN: B01CMJIBJ8
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 5 stars

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If this is what the after like was really like I can tell you that you will never be bored. The sarcasm and humor abound in this book. With characters you will be drawn to and want to get to know better. A plot that is well thought out that keeps you involved in the story from beginning to end to the point you do not want the story to end. For a first in a series Jordaina Sydney Robinson has definitely started with a bang. Dead and put on a sort of training status Bridget must prove herself. Then Ghost start being killed (what a concept) and Bridget is suspect number one. Join her as she tries to prove her innocence. With a few chuckles along the way you will be drawn into this fast paced story and become part of it. My rating is a solid 5 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait for book 2. I may not want to join Bridget and the others on a permanent basis just yet, but I want to visit often. Congratulations Jordaina Sydney Robinson on penning a winner.

I loved this book although I read it in a boxed set but I no longer see that offered. And it was more difficult to find the books if I did not remember the book name .... oh well. As I was saying I loved this book and series. When will book 5 be out? I can hardly wait. I don't like to tell parts of a story in a review as I get carried away and tell the story. With that said.

This is a unique twist for a point of view. The view from the "otherwise, the afterlife. Makes me think I the old saying I'll rest when I'm dead is a fantasy... Like retirement. Once it's happened to you, you have to go get a part time job to make ends meet.
If you like mysteries and you like to read about ghost, this is the series. Keep up the good work. And please release book 5.

I thought it was funny how the dead even have curfews! Bridget is so rebellious and I keep waiting for her to be sent to purgatory but she never does. At first I was intrigued with the book then I got somewhat confused with dead, spirits and all the rest. I was going to put the book down but I am not one to just give up on a book. And I am glad that I didn't.. This book is so much more than I expected.. Even though it does get confusing, it is a good read with some funny characters

This is possibly the best paranormal mystery I've read in a long time. The main character Bridget went from appearing like a brat to being someone I could admire and I've never laughed so hard. This is a book for people who enjoy a quirky sense of humor and who can understand paranormal FICTION is not suppose to be real or even possible. This is different from your average afterlife story, not the same old story.

I received an ARC of this book. This review is my honest opinion.

This is the first book of the Bridget Sway series and I got this book for free during a book giveaway. First time reading this author. At first all the characters seemed to be full of sarcasm but after getting everyone introduced and the story finally got on its way, I found it to be a decent read. It seemed a bit long, however I've been reading shorter length books lately so maybe I just wasn't prepared for a fuller story line. The character development is very good and the story line was interesting and kept me trying to guess the murderer right up to the very end. I will continue with the series.

I received a review copy
Every once in a while I find a book that has a certain unique spin to it, and I can appreciate the author’s imagination. Beyond Dead falls into this category because this was a really fun and interesting way to create the afterlife. I thought this book was very original, filled to the brim with sarcasm, had plenty of laugh of loud moments, and I got excited when I saw it was part of a series. I’ll look forward to the next one!

A humorous look at what afterlife may be like. Bridget Sway is newly dead. The transition has not been easy for her. Being dead is nothing like she thought it would be. There are no pearly gates, halos or harps. Instead there are jobs, meetings about the rules and regulations of being a ghost, and overbearing probation officers. On her first day on the job at the Bureau of Ghostly Affairs she discovers a murdered ghost in her locker, and the ghost bodies are piling up. She teams up with couple of others ghosts and a medium to find the killer before the GB's (Ghostng Busters think FBI, Interpol for the afterlife) haul her off to ghost prison. Great characters and really a lot of fun to read.

I just finished reading the book. I like it so much that I stopped talking to my wife for a good portion of the day while I read it! If i had not done this I would've spoiled the book for her! Part way into the book I told her that she really needed to read it. I give her 10 minutes with the book and she too will spend a day reading it and laughing out loud.

The characters are fun, the dialogue is great, and the story keeps you reading.

A spunky twist on post-life.

Bridget Sway unexpected death leads to her unexpected post life.

Action, adventure, murders and mysteries abound - along with a very mysterious series of rules that many of the mentors seem to be making up as they go along.

Kinda seems like Bridget may find love, of course in a likely prohibited way.

She's sure no angel - and she's a lot of fun.

A great light read when you want a mystery and a laugh

This is just a delightful book. It has the strangest (and funniest) look at the afterlife I have ever encountered! I have now read the other books in this series as well and just received the latest one which I had on pre-order and can't wait to read it! Take a chance and read this book and brighten your day.

This is a very cute and funny book. I started with the prequel novella, "Just a Touch Dead" which had me interested enough to get this first book in the series. I loved the writing style, the characters are believable, and there are enough twists in the book to keep you interested. I love series books that don't end in a cliff-hanger as well.

Bridget is dead after being hit by a bus, and trying to adjust, to the afterlife. She finds herself a suspect in a murder, can ghosts even die?, has a hideous uniform that she has to wear, a new best friend who leads her astray, and a parole officer that rubs her the wrong way. What a fun book, not your typical ghost story. If your looking for a story with a sassy female, and different from all the rest, this is the one for you.

I loved this book. Immediately after I finished it I bought the next 2 in the series. I love all of the characters, the quirkiness and goofiness. Kind of reminds me of the TV series Dead Like Me meets Gilmore Girls (Bridget and Sabrina talk A LOT). :) Perfection!

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I love the character of Bridget. In the novella that introduced the series she couldn't believe that she was dead. In this book she has finally accepted it and starts her new job as a facilitator. Unfortunately on her first day she finds a dead body in her locker. This is just the first of many. Bridget is the only suspect so she and her friend Sabrina investigates the deaths to prove her innocence. Loved this book.

this is a cozy mystery, a new term to me, had 2 google that term, before I started reading 'cause I was curious, what it meant and whatnot??!? ... I enjoy this read so, this is a new author to me, can't wait to read more from JSR very very soon, my TBR list is getting more full as I type. Apparently there is a prequel to this book, which I have not read. Wonder if that would make a difference, if I had? paranormal mystery. ( ;

What a great book! I got this and book 2 free for signing up to a newsletter... darn this girl is funny, and her books are just fantastic! Filled with funny and lovable characters I just have the time of my life reading this series. Reminds me of one of my favorite authors Darynda Jones....

This is a fun start to an interesting and amusing series. Bridget is a spunky and likable, if somewhat annoying, heroine and it's easy to get pulled into the story and start rooting for her. The world of the afterlife is a confusing place and I enjoyed following Bridget as she found her way - by whatever means necessary. I enjoyed this book enough that I bought the rest of the series.

White Nights was a favorite phrase of my Mother-In-Law's to tell me just how good a book was. It referred to the fact that she had her bedside lamp turned on ALL NIGHT to be able to finish whatever book she was reading at the time! Jordaina Sydney Robinson has not only brought Bridget to life but also created white nights for me with her escapades. Somehow I'm just not able to put the book down, so it's definitely a lights on no sleep night for me!

Beyond Dead is a funny, unique and original. It is the first book in the series following newly dead Bridget Sway's adventures while adjusting to the afterlife. Kudos to Ms. Robinson to have successfully created a whole new (extremely bureaucratic) setting for her characters to interact in while trying to solve the murders. She will have you laughing for the whole book. Highly recommended!

Interesting. A good book one. Once Briget accepts that she's dead she's assigned a 'parole officer', and had to attend GA meetings and work. On top of all that weird stuff starts happening and she is involved whether she likes it or not.
*I recieved a copy of this book from the author and chose to voluntarily review it*

If this is the after-life (for those who don't get beamed up in a white light), heaven help us all! (Yes, I did that on purpose)
You get an apparently nonsensical job, hideous clothes, a total lack direction or training, and lots of trouble if you mess up.
Quirky characters and plot.
A fun read.

A fast,fluffy,paranormal cozy mystery.
This book reminded me of a clean version of the show 'Dead Like Me'. Bridget is snarky and kind of annoying but it's understandable.I enjoy this take of life after death.You still have to work.

This was fun read that I highly recommend.

Cute and fun. An entertaining read. I love Bridget's sassy attitude. The reveal of the murderer was a bit of a letdown; there was so much build up and the reason seemed kind of underwhelming. However, the ride was fun as was the cast of characters. I will probably give book two a try.

I have enjoyed all 3 of JSRs Beyond Dead series. This one sucked me in with engaging characters, interesting story line, and a very quirky view of her idea of what the afterlife will be like. The author just released book 4 of the series which I purchased on pre-order. I only ever pre-order for authors I can trust to keep me entertained.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the main characters. I definitely will be reading this entire series. I was given this book by the author for a "review, either good or bad." I have to say it was great. I read it in one day. My only disappointment is that I do not have the next in the series to start reading. It is such a clever take on the afterlife.

I have a "thing" for being "good," Bridget has no such problem. It was like nails on a chalkboard all through the story for me! There are laughs to be had, some mystery, a bit of romance and a really good story, if you don't mind breaking rules.

This story sounded so implausible, that I had to take a peek. I could not stop reading. The twists on the afterlife are terribly clever. I can’t wait to see how they carry on in the next book. I love a good cozy and this series promises to be unique and delightful. Thank you, Jordaina!

I enjoyed reading about Bridget Sway's introduction to her afterlife - an afterlife that's not necessarily what one expects. New housemates, job, chaperone, friends and, yes, dead bodies are part of the adventure.

I enjoyed this very much...the author (?) asked for reviews due to hard to classify this novel. My opinion is it is a mystery and a comedy.little suspense and laughter. I found myself smiling or little laugh periodically, which is good for the soul.a detecive,a ghost (several ghosts), jobs, afterlife,and the unexpected...
Hope you enjoy as much as i did-blessings

I had a hard time staying focused in this book. Definitely different look at life after death! Who would have thought that you can die again after being dead! The characters were interesting and entertaining.

Quirky, but fun to read. Bridge still has a "dead" life. She has to deal with a job, clothes to wear, and get along with her fellow dead people, as well as adjust to being dead with everyday living problems. Also read the prequel and looking foward to Bridgets next adventures in her new "life".

A brilliant idea of what an afterlife could be! I loved the tone and feel of the book. It has some really sarcastic, witty and funny parts, but doesn't detract from the great plot which kept me guessing (I really thought I had it figured out at one point ) right to the end. I need to find out more about the world of Bridget and how this afterlife works, so can't wait for the next book now!

This is an interesting twist on a mystery story. I found it slightly quirky with some humor in the mystery. Not made for those who expect reality but if you can imagine being a ghost, it is a great read.

A wonderful book with a brilliantly funny and original main characters. The comedy was great and was a lovely contrast with the mystery, I loved the sarcasm. There were some small mysteries left that I'm intrigued to have answered in the next book. I couldn't put it down and am really looking forward to the sequel! It's a really enjoyable series to get into :)

I was gripped from the second paragraph. Couldn't put it down .The characters have such huge personalaties and it puts a different spin on life after death... Fun,sad and sarcasm ...like life down here ...but different and better..can't wait for the sequal.

This is a very well written book about a young lady named Bridget who finds out that she is dead and become a suspect in several murders. You will have to read this book for yourself to find out the outcome. This book is worth the time to read it.

This story has more twists than the old game "Twister". It was hilarious, funny, what-the-heck-is happening, and all those other adjectives!

Not your typical Cozy mystery. Many will like the story and read the next "chapter", some may not.

A book like no other. A masterpiece about the activities, and what can and can't be done by the recently deceased. A comical grand scale adventure of a drama takes place and this is just book one in the series. I Loved It!!!

Wow - humour, a fun full of action plot filled with murder, conspiracies and gobble dealings. She has just started her new life as the newly dead. What she didn't expect was to find a dead, dead guy in her locker. Watch as she copes with being questioned by the police, the special police, gets in trouble with psychics, makes new friends and deals with all the restrictions, rules and regulations as she investigates not 1 but 3 murders that have all set her up as suspect no 1. She is feisty, independent and a cool head under fire. That is except for her feelings for her parole officer who makes her temperature rise.

I enjoyed reading Beyond Dead. Jordaina Sydney Robinson is an author I will be reading again very soon. I love being surprised by a writer who can create a whole new world and put me right in the middle of it. Her sense of humor kept me laughing all through the book.

Bridget Sway woke up to find herself dead, without a clue as to how she got here or what she was suppose to do. She remembered her boyfriend breaking up with her and then being hit by a bus after she tripped. So here she is at work. She opened her locker and found a dead body. Then the police showed up wanting to know why she killed him. It was a long time until her guardian got her out of there.

I'm not sure I can adequately tell you about the plot. It's a good, very funny, complicated mystery. I liked her characters and even though they were dead, they were a very lively bunch. I'm very please to find a new author who has a wonderful sense of the absurd. There is always more room on my kindle for an author like Ms Robinson.

I loved this book. It's vaguely reminiscent of Carolyn Hart's Bailey Ruth series but has it's own unique charm and take on what happens when you become a ghost. Bridget dies suddenly and has to sort out all the ramifications of being dead. With very little info to guide her in proper behavior she finds she has a job that she knows nothing about, a house shared by other ghosts, and a hunky "parole" officer. With her new best friend, Sabrina, she must find out who's killing other ghosts. Made me laugh out loud in places. It was hard to put down and I can't wait to read the next one.

I received a free copy of this novel through a give-away, and I loved it! Ms Robinson demonstrates a wonderful imagination in her creation of these "after life" stories. Bridget's chutzpah makes her a very enjoyable heroine as she solves murders and tries to adapt to her new "life". The fact that the denizens of the after life can still be killed makes one wonder what their after-after life might be like. I will definitely read the rest of the series, and I hope it continues for many more books.

I am really enjoying this book. I am almost to the end. I love the characters. The story is well written and I can envision what is happening. Bridget and Sabrina get into some situations and could get themselves into a lot of trouble. They are trying to solve a murder. Yes, that is correct. A murder in the afterlife..
How can that be?. Get a copy and come along on this roller coaster ride with Bridget and see how she adjusts to being dead. See what happens when you try to solve a murder in the afterlife.
I am voluntarily reviewing a complimentary copy of this book. My opinion is entirely my own.

Bridget Sway is not having a good dead life. She has to live in a group home for a decade. That includes chores! Like making meals, cleaning up, and all sorts of disgusting things. She has mandatory movie night, housemates that aren't of her choosing, and a cranky guardian that won't get her list of necessities-or even a hair dryer and proper make-up. Are you sure she isn't in hell? If all this isn't bad enough, they each have to work and go to special classes. And there is her guardian who is always checking up on her...

Bridget's work doesn't get off to a good start on the first day when she opens her assigned locker and a dead man falls out. Turns out he was he guardian angel when she was alive and he was supposed to train her in her new job. After police questioning, she finally has a new partner/teacher and he takes her out and is unbelievably strange as he tells her to figure out what she is supposed to do. By the second day she has learned that most of what he has told her is wrong, and she gets to work ready to let him know that the games are over. However, when he falls out of her locker, she panics and blows the whistle to summon her guardian. Ooops he isn't dead and now he is in trouble because of that stupid trick. This only makes the day worse. If I tell you the next morning he again falls out of the locker, would you believe me? Well Bridget didn't really believe it either until after many minutes passed and she finally realized that this time he was dead for sure.

Of course Bridget comes under suspicion and she and her new friend Sabrina (a PI in her life) decide to solve the murders and clear Bridget's name. People who had been friendly are suddenly seen in different situations and before long it was unclear who could or couldn't be trusted. And of course Bridget and Sabrina were breaking about every rule in existence, so they kept stumbling into more trouble. Add to that Bridget's job, psychics who can call her to them (horribly unpleasant experience), another murder, a rogue ghost, a ghost who doesn't know he's dead, and...the list goes on and on. Suffice to say that things aren't getting any better for Bridget in the after death life she is in. But hey, at least she has a good friend "helping" her.

This is one of the most preposterous yet winning books I have ever read! Bridget and Sabrina are a hoot to watch as they plan and execute their plans without thoughts of any consequences. I never dreamed anyone could take death and make it a such an enjoyable topic! What a hoot! I have to say (and I am someone who normally is shall we say uncertain/possibly afraid of death) that Ms Robinson has certainly taken the taboo out of death and made it a subject that I can't wait to read about again in the next book of the series! Kudos to the author for a great start to this series!

This was my first book about Bridget Sway and I really liked her fun, witty and sometimes stubborn character. The story line was refreshingly unusual and entertaining. I look forward to more great stories by Jordaina Sydney Robinson.

I just received your prequel! Can't wait to read it. I have already read all the other books in Bridget's word that I know of so to find this is great. Thank you. On a limited budget that was a great price. I bought all the others it just took me a while. But it was worth it. Your writing is great and I'm leaving a great review on the store for you and Bridget's books.
I have loved your work. And can't wait see what kind of adventures they all get into next. Wonder what Tommy will bring trouble or what, guess you would be the answer to that. Right!, looking forward to more soon.

This was indeed a good book and I truly hope it isn't the way it goes when you DO die! Talk about worse trials and tribulations than actual life has already been... I certainly wouldn't want Bridget's afterlife. Or is it really her punishment? One never knows, does one? Guess the only way to find out is to read the next book in the series....

This is the first book in a new series and I enjoyed it. The story is engrossing and I highly recommend this book. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Who only gave this one star? For Editing (?), seriously some things do just slip by un-noticed the first time or few times - probably similar to one whom complains of such minor matters considering the story, humour, suspense, and did I mention the humour? Shame on you. Did you not read the dedication?

Jordaina - - - until we meet again, which will be as soon as I gather some Pennies for the next read. . . . .

you must read this book(and the entire series). i normally dont go for this type of supernatural,but bridget sway is a great character. the story is fast paced and the whole setup is wonderful. get beyond dead and you too will be hooked.

Loved this book. Laughed so hard got strange looks. This book impressed me with its original idea on death. Made it funny. Most authors books on death are about obvious options. I'm glad this author made her own version and made it hilarious.

I got this book as my free monthly one and have to say, loved it. The afterlife is life with more rules. Jobs, new friends, classes that don't really teach you anything and then throw in some murders,you've got a story that keeps your attention to the end.