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The Grim Reaper's Dance (Grim Reaper Mystery #2)
by
Judy Clemens (Goodreads Author)
When Casey Maldonado and Death hitch a desperate ride away from one disaster, they throw themselves right into the middle of another one. The semi in which they are traveling crashes, and before the Grim Reaper takes Evan the Trucker away, Evan whispers to Casey about a stash hidden in the truck that she should keep away from them.
Them turns out to be a band of men who wan...more
Them turns out to be a band of men who wan...more
ebook, 252 pages
Published
May 27th 2011
by Poisoned Pen Press
(first published 2010)
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This book is obviously the second book in an ongoing series. If you haven't read the first (which I haven't) then many references in this will puzzle you, in particular, why the actual personification of Death, aka the Grim Reaper, is traveling with the mysterious Casey Jones.
I don't know if it was deliberate, but I kept thinking of the railroad man whenever I read the name Casey Jones. I didn't know if the reference was intentional, or even something the author was aware of, but it kept jarrin...more
I don't know if it was deliberate, but I kept thinking of the railroad man whenever I read the name Casey Jones. I didn't know if the reference was intentional, or even something the author was aware of, but it kept jarrin...more
Unfortunately I was unable to find the first book in this series when I came across this one, so I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. Both the series concept and the individual book concept is interesting and I'll definitely be reading more in this series.
The pacing was a bit slow at times, but the addition of the teenagers to the story helped cement this as a current-day novel. Normally I find stories in which the protagonist is tired, broke, hungry and on the run hard to swallow (people need...more
The pacing was a bit slow at times, but the addition of the teenagers to the story helped cement this as a current-day novel. Normally I find stories in which the protagonist is tired, broke, hungry and on the run hard to swallow (people need...more
This is the second book in an ongoing series in which Casey (the victim of a terrible tragedy) and Death (yes...the actual death) get involved in a small town mystery. This book picks up immediately after the first book, so I wouldn't recommend reading them out of order. The mystery flows much better than in the first book, and by the end I felt I understood Casey and Death's relationship a bit better. (And no...this isn't some quirky romance where they end up together or some such.)I was disapp...more
Casey Jones is really Casey Maldonado, but she is on the run from her former life and the car corporation that is after her because their car killed her husband and baby son. The Grim Reaper rides along beside her. After the events in Clymer, Ohio, Casey has caught a ride with a trucker and is involved in an accident that kills him. Casey wants to know why those construction vehicles were in the middle of the road and not on the side of the road where they should have been. As much as Casey want...more
3.5 stars really, but I'm in a charitable mood, so rounding it up.
Hmm. Still enjoying this series! And the mystery was... something I really never would have expected to be of any interest to me, but it drew me in anyway.
Still liking Death, too. Although the constant musical instruments thing in this book was more irritating than the junk food in the previous one. Still, I do like Death. And while I keep thinking Casey is, well, really not always making the smartest decisions, getting involved...more
Hmm. Still enjoying this series! And the mystery was... something I really never would have expected to be of any interest to me, but it drew me in anyway.
Still liking Death, too. Although the constant musical instruments thing in this book was more irritating than the junk food in the previous one. Still, I do like Death. And while I keep thinking Casey is, well, really not always making the smartest decisions, getting involved...more
Before I read the first of this series (“Embrace the Grim Reaper”) I guess I had expected something along the order of the standard YA Paranormal. Well, not so-very much not so. First of all, this series is not YA (although the second volume does involve a lovely cast of youngsters who would do well in any self-respecting YA novel; and the first book had a couple of late adolescents.) Instead I got much more than I expected: a series I could comfortably (and happily) term cozy mysteries-even sma...more
Feb 21, 2012
Debra
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery-thriller-suspense
Other reviewers have delineated the plot. I see no reason to reinvent their wheel.
The Casey Maldonado series requires a huge suspension of disbelief. Honestly I find the premise preposterous. So why do I give this one four stars? Because I am willing to make that leap to for the company of, um, Death. Here Death is a constant companion, actually quite sympathetic and sometimes rather humorous.
I had missed this book's publication. I am glad that I tripped over it on the library shelves.
The Casey Maldonado series requires a huge suspension of disbelief. Honestly I find the premise preposterous. So why do I give this one four stars? Because I am willing to make that leap to for the company of, um, Death. Here Death is a constant companion, actually quite sympathetic and sometimes rather humorous.
I had missed this book's publication. I am glad that I tripped over it on the library shelves.
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maybe I was out of my league with this book. Picked it up at the library for who could resist a dance with the Reaper? Anyhow, it seemed more like a young adult novel with straighforward plot and action. I did, however, love Death who played a great part and also played lots of muisic. His sense of humor appealed to me and his actions. He was a fun guy.
This a swift moving mystery whose central character is fleeing from something (we know not what exactly) from her life in Ohio. She's hitchiking through Kansas when the truck in which she's riding collides with another vehicle. She has side-kick, the Grim Reaper, who is a comedic character.
This is a fun read.
This is a fun read.
Nice detective story with grim reaper twist.
I loved how Judy Clemens throw away all supporting cast from previous book and make dozen new and intresting for this book. And plus from that there was no over clued romance subplot, but focus was in main plot.
I loved how Judy Clemens throw away all supporting cast from previous book and make dozen new and intresting for this book. And plus from that there was no over clued romance subplot, but focus was in main plot.
I really like Judy Clemens - she is smart, sassy & imaginative - definitely a 4 or 5 star writer - I am giving this a 3 star because I appreciated her writing style but simply could not get into the whole trucking theme and the overwhelming number of characters who for the most part seemed to share a personality. I fully intend to read the rest of her books, but this one just missed for me.
It made me sad that each book she leaves behind all the characters she has met. What a lonely existence. I also keep waiting for her relationship with death to become more fleshed out but not much changed from the first book.
I really enjoy the series, although I would definately not enjoy Casey's life-style I could never get by without a shower daily or clean clothes that would suck. I really love the Grim Reaper though and his funny little remarks.
Loved It! A wonderful book with an interesting twist on the supernatural. Casey must battle with herself and the bad guys to atone for her past mistakes while maintaining her freedom. The Grim Reaper follows her like her shadow and the reader is never sure if he is there to help or to bring death to those around Casey. Humorous, exciting, and well written, Casey's story is well worth the read. I cannot wait to read more from Judy Clemens.
I'm a little disappointed that she didn't return to the same town in the first book but still really enjoyed this one. The relationship between Casey and Death is the best part of this series. Also I loved Laura Ingall whatever her married name is in this, totally cracked me up :)
By the title, I had thought the grim reaper would be more of a factor. But, in fact, it's an imaginary creature Casey Moldenado converses with continually. This mystery is an interesting installment in the heroine's life story. There's no indication that this is a series or a sequel, but I look forward to seeing more from this author.
WHAT A TRULY ADDICTING READ!!! Superb pose and characterizations and a plot that is both complex and involving! Judy Clemems is the real thing!! A stay up all night read!!
Rick Friedman
Founder
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Rick Friedman
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Sep 01, 2011
Michele bookloverforever
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery,
paranormal
a little to grim for my tastes. all grit and no glitter at all. no sparkling dialogue. no humor.
Good book.
Enjoying the series.
Interested to read the next book. Will Casey go back to Clymer, Ohio???
Enjoying the series.
Interested to read the next book. Will Casey go back to Clymer, Ohio???
I really liked this book. I can't wait to go back and read the first one. I hope the series continues. The two main characters are truly compelling.
A young widow traveling with death, solving mysteries.
Really liking this series. Reminds me very much of a female Jack Reacher.
Jan 23, 2012
Brenda Kirton
rated it
4 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
mystery,
paranormal
This book was easily as good as the first one. You know you liked a book when the first thing you done when you finish it is look to see if the next one is out. I do hope the author gives Casey a little time to heal in between though. Strong characters and Death can be tedious. A very entertaining read.
Interesting for its insight into (of all things) the trucking industry, although I find the characters to be a bit too numerous to develop into more fully fleshed individuals with distinct identities.
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Judy Clemens is the author of FLOWERS FOR HER GRAVE, the newest book in the Grim Reaper series, as well as the Anthony and Agatha-nominated Stella Crown mysteries. She also wrote a stand-alone entitled LOST SONS.
She lives in the beautiful state of Ohio (yes, it is!) with her family.
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She lives in the beautiful state of Ohio (yes, it is!) with her family.
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