Books like Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, a witty detective who also serves as the city’s Grim Reaper, is pulled into a complex case when her client’s friend, Cookie, asks for help in locating a missing woman. The investigation reveals darker forces at work, as demonic entities vie for Charley’s favor.
Among the adversaries is Reyes Alexander Farrow, the Son of Satan, who has left his earthly body to avoid the demons’ embrace. Reyes knows that letting the demons into Charley’s life would open a portal to heaven—and that would unleash chaos.
With her coffee, chocolate, and razor‑sharp instincts, Charley must navigate hot nights with Reyes, fierce days on the trail, and the unseen danger threatening her friends.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Darynda Jones
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