Henry's rollicking debut novel is a wonderfully fresh, brutally hysterical paranormal romp that is filled with bloodsuckers, horny--and horned--dev...
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Mar 16, 2008
Lori
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What a treat! Funnier than Mary Janice Davidson, and also more quirky, twisted and gory (all positives!). What happens to a beautiful advertising executive when she discovers she is now a zombie? Well, if it's Amanda, she mostly takes it in stride and becomes the toast of the undead club scene. Then her friend (who is a succubus) turns up missing, and with her friends Wendy (also a zombie) and Gil (a gay vampire), she sets out to find her. Unfortunately there's a lot more going on in Seattl
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Aug 06, 2010
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What did I learn from this book? Never go to Seattle if you're homeless. On the other hand, a visit there would probably be great. The nightlife sounds pretty lively...
Amanda Feral was breathed on by a zombie. Moments later she dies in a slip-and-fall. When she first rises, she doesn't even know she's dead. So begins the adventure. There are vampires, shifters, incubi & succubi, and a vast assortment of other supernaturals she meets and befriends along the way. There are also bad guy More...
Amanda Feral was breathed on by a zombie. Moments later she dies in a slip-and-fall. When she first rises, she doesn't even know she's dead. So begins the adventure. There are vampires, shifters, incubi & succubi, and a vast assortment of other supernaturals she meets and befriends along the way. There are also bad guy More...
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Mar 24, 2010
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Snarky, crude, smart, bitchy, strange, dirty (in more ways than one), superficial, gory and more-y, HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAMNED is a hard book to describe in few words. Besides calling it zombie chick-lit urban fantasy, which is such a disservice. Amanda isn't the type of main character I usually enjoy reading about, I admit I'd rather read about someone more sympathetic than a label-conscious, cocktail swigging, loose, uppity, self-absorbed diva. But guess what, I actually liked her. Go figure. No
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Apr 28, 2009
Shannon
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I did my damndest to avoid reading this book.
Happy hour and zombies not really my thing. Okay well happy hour is, but not really into the zombie thing.
But there was that funny zombie thing thing that happened in downtown Austin in January and it seemed like a sign. Then you know I love Richelle Mead and Richelle Mead loves Mark Henry so I figure what the hell. It took me more than a few pages to decide I didn't hate the footnotes and before I knew it I was snarfing m More...
Happy hour and zombies not really my thing. Okay well happy hour is, but not really into the zombie thing.
But there was that funny zombie thing thing that happened in downtown Austin in January and it seemed like a sign. Then you know I love Richelle Mead and Richelle Mead loves Mark Henry so I figure what the hell. It took me more than a few pages to decide I didn't hate the footnotes and before I knew it I was snarfing m More...
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Mar 31, 2008
Peter
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High-larious. Footnote 25 made me spray coffee out of my nose (luckily it wasn't that hot). Or maybe it was a martini. Yeah, I'm gonna go with a martini; it fits the book better.
Mark is undoubtedly funny and twisted, but I already knew that. If you like Christopher Moore, go buy a copy of HAPPY HOUR.
Mark is undoubtedly funny and twisted, but I already knew that. If you like Christopher Moore, go buy a copy of HAPPY HOUR.
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Jun 10, 2011
Melissa
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Amanda's had a rough life, and it's not held her back one bit. She's serious about life and a successful partner in an Advertising firm and is serious about life. Until she smells the stinky breathe of that man in the elevator and has a clumsy accident afterward. All to find out... she is now a zombie. So what is a beautiful, successful woman to do now that she is one of the undead? Why, enjoy life to the fullest! But first, to find make-up to take care of the pasty pale skin. But when a f
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Sep 20, 2008
Kim
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This book is totally disgusting and I mean that in the most literal sense. I start out with that fact because if I recommend a book and you don't like it, well, taste is subjective, but if I recommend one and it gives you nightmares, then I'll feel bad. And the disgust comes not only from the gore factor, because the protagonist is a zombie who eats human flesh, but there is also a great deal of potty humor as well. I raced through those parts (because skimming would seem unfair) but would ar
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Dec 22, 2008
Angela
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Okay, all you Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans on my Friends list, remember Cordelia? Now, think how she might have turned out if, instead of going down to L.A. and winding up joining the cast of Angel as a wannabe-actress-turned-mother-of-an-unholy-horror, she grew up to become an ad exec in Seattle. Keep her keen fashion sense and snarky bitchiness. And oh yes, turn her into a zombie.
Once you've done this, then you have Amanda Feral, heroine of Mark Henry's Happy Hour of the Damned, w More...
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Apr 08, 2008
Lisa
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I loved this book! Loved it so much I finished it in one day then mailed it to a friend so she can bask in the narcissism of Amanda's glory. (I have another copy coming in the mail for me to keep and re-read). If this were made into a movie and I never heard of the book the movie would scare the crap out of me (I don't do horror movies and still have nightmares from watching Resident Evil) but reading the book was awesome. The writing was witty, humorous the characters were so self-absorbed with
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Jun 17, 2008
GOOD STUFF: Fabulous underground undead/paranormal club scene. If Mark Henry ever gets tired of being a writer, he should design theme bars and clubs. Footnotes. Sexy undead bartender. Lonely vampire friend. Fresh take on zombies.
OBSERVATIONS: Humor, violence, female queen-of-the-snark first person p.o.v., gossip, fashion commentary, bathroom humor, mystery, paranormal creature culture, 12 step programs, bowling leagues, sex and other eating disorders, flashbacks, lost loves, More...
OBSERVATIONS: Humor, violence, female queen-of-the-snark first person p.o.v., gossip, fashion commentary, bathroom humor, mystery, paranormal creature culture, 12 step programs, bowling leagues, sex and other eating disorders, flashbacks, lost loves, More...
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Aug 15, 2011
Melissa
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I really wanted to love this book. It had most of the elements that I like in a fun light urban fantasy read: snarky characters, supernatural characters, a bit of humor, a touch of darkness, first in a series (I adore series...more fun to be had with characters I like!). And yet....it was okay.
Although Zombies are the New Vampires (I mean, they are EVERYWHERE!), Mr. Henry only changed them a little bit, and not all of them (Made vs. "Mistake" Zombies), so you still get to More...
Although Zombies are the New Vampires (I mean, they are EVERYWHERE!), Mr. Henry only changed them a little bit, and not all of them (Made vs. "Mistake" Zombies), so you still get to More...
Jul 15, 2011
Sara
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Plot: 4 Stars
I liked the variety of supernatural creatures, although I wish we could've learned more about some of them. I really enjoyed the author's take on zombies and how they are made. They weren't just walking corpses like most zombies we're accustomed to; they interacted just like before they died, they just had to make certain changes to their lifestyle. The only problem I had was that the events that took place didn't always make sense in regards to the path the characters were on More...
I liked the variety of supernatural creatures, although I wish we could've learned more about some of them. I really enjoyed the author's take on zombies and how they are made. They weren't just walking corpses like most zombies we're accustomed to; they interacted just like before they died, they just had to make certain changes to their lifestyle. The only problem I had was that the events that took place didn't always make sense in regards to the path the characters were on More...
May 26, 2010
Michelle
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Happy Hour of the Damned is the first book in the Amanda Feral series by Mark Henry and a Kensington Fantasy.
Book Blurb:
The thing no one tells you about dying is just how much fun it can be.
Alive, ad exec Amanda Feral worked hard to wring enjoyment out of her days. Now that she's a zombie, it's a different story. Turns out, Seattle is home to glamorous undead of every description, and Amanda - stylish and impeccably groomed even in the afterlife - is swigging coc More...
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The thing no one tells you about dying is just how much fun it can be.
Alive, ad exec Amanda Feral worked hard to wring enjoyment out of her days. Now that she's a zombie, it's a different story. Turns out, Seattle is home to glamorous undead of every description, and Amanda - stylish and impeccably groomed even in the afterlife - is swigging coc More...
Feb 16, 2010
Heather
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Mar 01, 2011
Vanessa
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I’ve really gotten into reading zombie books lately. Thus far in my zombie reading adventures it has been the upmost importance to kill the zombies. They are evil vicious, carrying around a fatal disease that is easily spreadable. They must die. That is not this zombie book. The two main characters are zombies. Amanda and Wendy are (un)living it up diva style, complete with a gay male bestie and a succubus. These zombies biggest daily goal is to go clubbing, drink plenty of booze (it’s the only
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Sep 10, 2011
T.w.
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Mark Henry is a cross-dresser. He is Mary Janice Davidson gone butch. My argument is basic and my evidence is simple: no man knows that much about shoes, fashion, and make-up. For those of you gasping and clicking your tongue at me, well…you’ve never been to one of his book signings, never read Ms. Davidson’s entertaining Betsy books, and you’ve certainly not delved into Mr. Henry’s Amanda Feral series. Happy Hour of the Damned is book one in what is, at least so far, a trilogy. This is where
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Jul 23, 2010
Rose
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This is a funny, supernatural sendup of chick lit, and a fun read, if flawed.
Our heroine is Amanda Feral, a bitchy, fashion-conscious ad exec in Seattle. Independent and successful Amanda copes with her undeath with the same dedication and aplomb as any challenge in her life -- which is to say it seems only a minor inconvenience for her. Soon enough she's made her way to the hippest supernatural watering holes in town and gathered a bevvy of similarly-minded friends to snark with: Gi More...
Our heroine is Amanda Feral, a bitchy, fashion-conscious ad exec in Seattle. Independent and successful Amanda copes with her undeath with the same dedication and aplomb as any challenge in her life -- which is to say it seems only a minor inconvenience for her. Soon enough she's made her way to the hippest supernatural watering holes in town and gathered a bevvy of similarly-minded friends to snark with: Gi More...
Feb 03, 2010
Alejandra
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Ah-Mazing! Surprising and witty! Love Amanda! ^-^
Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
As most of you guys know, I am a groupie when it comes to books/writers and I am trying to read all the books I have on my TBR list, which now I know is going to be impossible, considering the fact that I literally add more than 5 books a day to it… But that is far from the point. Mark Henry has been on my list since last summer and on December I decided to get the books. I even got the More...
Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
As most of you guys know, I am a groupie when it comes to books/writers and I am trying to read all the books I have on my TBR list, which now I know is going to be impossible, considering the fact that I literally add more than 5 books a day to it… But that is far from the point. Mark Henry has been on my list since last summer and on December I decided to get the books. I even got the More...
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Apr 03, 2010
Michael
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Equal parts living dead horror, mystery, and Sex and the City, Happy Hour of the Damned is a great book to pick up when you need a pick me up. Main character Amanda Feral is scathingly funny in a bitchy-the-way-I-really-want-to-be way. What she says to other characters will make you smile. The footnotes detailing what she is thinking will make you laugh out loud.
No, seriously. I scared people with my laughing.
While it is definitely not horror in the make you check und More...
No, seriously. I scared people with my laughing.
While it is definitely not horror in the make you check und More...
Feb 02, 2010
Tiffiane
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I won a free signed copy of this book as a first read.
At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect with all the footnotes, because honestly, why not just add them in to the sentence like a normal book? Oh right, that’s because this book isn’t normal. Mark Henry doesn’t do normal!!
It did have a slightly slower start than I would’ve liked, but I kept reading because I was totally intrigued by how snarky Amanda was. Not to mention, a male author writing a female protagonist? More...
At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect with all the footnotes, because honestly, why not just add them in to the sentence like a normal book? Oh right, that’s because this book isn’t normal. Mark Henry doesn’t do normal!!
It did have a slightly slower start than I would’ve liked, but I kept reading because I was totally intrigued by how snarky Amanda was. Not to mention, a male author writing a female protagonist? More...
Jun 03, 2010
Kindlelicious
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Can you write a review comprised of all quotes? Because there is no way anything I say will compare to the magic that spews from Amanda Feral’s mouth. You know how when you see a stand up comic and they say something extremely racist but hilarious and the crowd goes “Ooooooooooooooh!” That’s how I felt reading most of this book. It took me forever to finish because I stopped about a million times to read aloud to my husband, who just smiled and shook his head. The plot is really basic: Amand
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Feb 02, 2010
Mandi
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Amanda Feral likes to eat. Now, since she was turned into a zombie five months ago, her diet has gone from food, to err…humans. She enjoys eating them too though. Her best friend, fellow zombie Wendy and pal, vampire Gil are quite the trio. A typical night out for them includes hanging at the hip paranormal spot, the Well of Souls, drinking alcohol (the one thing a zombie can digest besides human flesh) and snarking on everyone around them. They are bitchy, arrogant, and proud to be that way.
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Aug 22, 2011
TM
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It's a shame that this book was mis-covered and lumped in with a lot of the Urban Fantasy that flooded the market for a brief period. Don't get me wrong--it's a good read for anyone, UF fans included, and a lot of that other UF was good.
But this...this is comic horror. Black humor and raw humor and crudity wrapped in designer clothes. The book is laugh-out-loud funny, which is odd to me because most satirical looks at our current society tend to be of the droll and dry variety. But More...
But this...this is comic horror. Black humor and raw humor and crudity wrapped in designer clothes. The book is laugh-out-loud funny, which is odd to me because most satirical looks at our current society tend to be of the droll and dry variety. But More...
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Apr 12, 2010
Harry
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This book made me laugh aloud on the bus.
Yeah, as some of the negative reviews have pointed out, the protagonist is bitchy. Supremely bitchy. You know what? She's hilarious, too. If the two stars of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS were less caricatured, they'd be Amanda Feral, zombie or not.
There's a plot, but it was my least favorite part of the book. When Amanda and her friends were applying themselves to the mystery, their incompetence and squeamishness was funny. When t More...
Yeah, as some of the negative reviews have pointed out, the protagonist is bitchy. Supremely bitchy. You know what? She's hilarious, too. If the two stars of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS were less caricatured, they'd be Amanda Feral, zombie or not.
There's a plot, but it was my least favorite part of the book. When Amanda and her friends were applying themselves to the mystery, their incompetence and squeamishness was funny. When t More...
Feb 21, 2010
Heather C (Darkly Reading)
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Zombie after-dinner clean up kit: Nordstrom shopping bag (to save some scraps for midnight snacks), box of wet naps, cans of Formula 409, Pledge wipes, and a bottle of Mountain Spring Clorox - just because you have to eat brains doesn't mean you can't do it with style. And Amanda Feral does everything in style even her undeath. She's a snarky, sexy zombie who loves vodka-tinis and trading humorous barbs with her friends Gil, Wendy, and Liesl. She's also limited to vodka-tinis and brains in her n
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Feb 10, 2009
I'm having a rather difficult time getting into this book. Normally I'm a big fan of fiction with footnotes. It's useful when getting a little background information for an obscure reference. In that case the footnotes help the reader to get a better sense of the book, and it's "world." In this book the footnotes are the main character's thoughts. I find them to be rather annoying. The book is written in 1st person. I guess I don't really think that it's necessary to put the per
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May 29, 2010
Joy
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Sadly Happy Hour of the Damned was a book I found well-written while utterly loathing all characters involved. It may be a failing on my part, but I can't bring myself to pick up #2 in the series. I have too many irritating things in my life, and real people who annoy me are thick enough on the ground that I don't want to find them in my fiction reading as well. It seems, alas, to be a trope of 'urban supernatural fiction'. A notable exception and relief is J.A. Pitts Black Blade Blues, and I
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Jan 08, 2010
Tiffany
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Confession Time: Zombies. Totally not my thing and not sexy. I think this could be the very first zombie book I have read, but it won’t be the last! Contrary to popular belief zombies do not always walk around chanting brains. If they are lucky enough to be “made” zombies, like Amanda Feral, they can continue to function as they did before death, mostly. The exception being the devastating (and totally gross) side effects of eating real food, pale skin even a spray tan won’t fix, and the desire
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Apr 21, 2009
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It’s a novel about Amanda Feral, who is a freshly made zombie and is discovering that there is a different world out there, besides humans. While learning to adjust to her new life she’s also making new supernatural friends. She receives a text message from her demon friend, Liesl, that says “help” and she cannot get it off her mind. Amanda tries to find her friend with the help of her other friends, fellow zombie gal Wendy and vampire Gil. This book is not for the squeamish.
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