Genevieve O'Brien knows all about nightmares. She survived for two months as the prisoner of a deranged killer. Now a new menace is stalking the st...
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Mar 26, 2010
CJ - You Carry On As If I Don't Love You
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This book is actually 2.75 stars. Warning, this book references events in "Dead Room" which I didn't know anything about until someone mentioned to me that there was in fact a prequel. Who knew? It wasn't marked clearly enough for me.
Anyhoo, the constant referencing is probably there for people like me who didn't know and therefore didn't read the first book. So, each character character is affected by the events of the first book - it was a decent book but nothing to write More...
Anyhoo, the constant referencing is probably there for people like me who didn't know and therefore didn't read the first book. So, each character character is affected by the events of the first book - it was a decent book but nothing to write More...
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Oct 01, 2011
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Jun 23, 2010
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A serial killer fixated on Edgar Allan Poe stalks New York City in this captivating paranormal romantic thriller from bestseller Graham (The Last Noel). When philanthropist Genevieve O'Brien hires PI Joe Connolly to investigate the murder of Thorne Bigelow, a member of the New York Poe Society, to which Gen's mother also belongs, Joe is initially reluctant to take the case. He's worried about his recently discovered knack for hearing dead More...
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A serial killer fixated on Edgar Allan Poe stalks New York City in this captivating paranormal romantic thriller from bestseller Graham (The Last Noel). When philanthropist Genevieve O'Brien hires PI Joe Connolly to investigate the murder of Thorne Bigelow, a member of the New York Poe Society, to which Gen's mother also belongs, Joe is initially reluctant to take the case. He's worried about his recently discovered knack for hearing dead More...
May 29, 2008
This was not my favorite Heather Graham book. I gave the book almost 150 pages but I couldn't get into it. The male lead seemed like a ... there's no other word for it but ... milktoast... rather he doesn't really have a personality. He apparently lost the woman he loved in a previous book or situation that is followed up in this novel. I was disappointed since I really like her civil war books and what not this one was... disappointing.
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Feb 24, 2011
Ursula
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I usually love Heather Graham, and this is no exception. While I didn't feel this was her best work and it was different from most of the Harrison Investigation books I've read, I still enjoyed it!! But even though this wasn't my favorite book of hers, it's still better than most! I love the Harrison Investigation series and the Nighthawks.
I enjoyed reading about Joe and Gen, it seems from the story that they were introduced in an earlier book, but I haven't had the pleasure of reading it More...
I enjoyed reading about Joe and Gen, it seems from the story that they were introduced in an earlier book, but I haven't had the pleasure of reading it More...
Feb 24, 2009
Laurie
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The Death Dealer was another average performance for Heather Graham. As the sequel to The Dead Room, I was hoping for a stronger story. The characters Joe Connolly and Genevieve O'Brien are carried over and the plot has them pursuing a killer who is targeting members of a group of Poe fans called the Ravens. Unfortunately, a book that had great potential felt like a knock-off of the first book. Joe and Genevieve begin having visions and communicating with ghosts (much like Leslie in The Dead
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Dec 30, 2009
Evelyn
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Typical, of this author, with intrigue, etc, but not very interesting as the characters did not stand out in any way. There was not sufficient tension between Joe and Genevieve to even make them interesting. Genevieve was rather tiresome. She hires Joe to check into the situation but then insists on putting herself in possible harm although she knows that this stresses him. Then if that is not enough she insists that she go out and does the investigation herself. How he could have come to l
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Apr 18, 2009
Anna
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Not bad. Really not bad. I don't think I've ever read a book by Heather Graham previously (though it's possible) and it was a pleasant surprise. There wasn't the intensity that I was expecting from a book with such a provocative title but it grabbed my attention and kept it.
Which made the ending so much more disappointing but that's my own issue. I felt the rise to the conclusion was ridiculous considering the actions of the characters throughout the rest of the book. However, once a More...
Which made the ending so much more disappointing but that's my own issue. I felt the rise to the conclusion was ridiculous considering the actions of the characters throughout the rest of the book. However, once a More...
Mar 08, 2011
Sharon
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It's hard to classify "The Death Dealer" by genre; it's part paranormal, part mystery, and a smattering of romance.
We have a private investigator, Joe, who is hired by Genevieve to help investigate a murder -- because she fears her mother might be targeted. The victim and Genevieve's mother are both members of the local Poe Society ... and the murder seems reminiscent of Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado."
Joe, though, is hearing ghost's voices -- two d More...
We have a private investigator, Joe, who is hired by Genevieve to help investigate a murder -- because she fears her mother might be targeted. The victim and Genevieve's mother are both members of the local Poe Society ... and the murder seems reminiscent of Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado."
Joe, though, is hearing ghost's voices -- two d More...
Feb 10, 2009
Gina
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Rather disappointing…
Genevieve is convinced that the recent death and accident of two members of the New York Poe Society, known as “Ravens”, are connected. Joe doesn’t believe there’s a case. But Genevieve is certain, and as her mother is a Raven, she’ll do anything to protect her.
With the help of friends, Genevieve and Joe investigate and get down to the bottom of what’s going on. Genevieve is having disturbing dreams, Joe is seeing dead people, and while Genevieve acce More...
Genevieve is convinced that the recent death and accident of two members of the New York Poe Society, known as “Ravens”, are connected. Joe doesn’t believe there’s a case. But Genevieve is certain, and as her mother is a Raven, she’ll do anything to protect her.
With the help of friends, Genevieve and Joe investigate and get down to the bottom of what’s going on. Genevieve is having disturbing dreams, Joe is seeing dead people, and while Genevieve acce More...
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Nov 05, 2010
okay, i never finished this book, so i am not going to rate it. i couldn't finish it because of three reasons: One is the previosu book featuring Joe and the girl left a bad taste in my mouth. I really want Joe and Lesile to end up togehter. two is in the beginning of the novel, i can see that joe is still hung up over lesile and that really pissed me off because if she hadn't killed her of, they would probably be together. third is that i think these character are a little bit over work and it'
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Nov 22, 2011
Kathy Anne
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Reread
I liked the story OK but the H seemed quite cold to me.The h did all she could to get him interested and thought he was still in love with a lady that died trying to save the h.
There is a madman serial killer and there is one of his killings that is particularly gruesome.
Once the h gets the H interested there is quite a good love story going while they search for the Edgar Allen Poe Club members murderer.
I liked the story OK but the H seemed quite cold to me.The h did all she could to get him interested and thought he was still in love with a lady that died trying to save the h.
There is a madman serial killer and there is one of his killings that is particularly gruesome.
Once the h gets the H interested there is quite a good love story going while they search for the Edgar Allen Poe Club members murderer.
Aug 08, 2011
I havent read 'The Dead Room' so this wasnt a sequal to me. It was very easy to catch up on the pre-story which is exaclty how any book should be. A unexpected twist made this story hard to say no to. A little too simple though. This book was like reading nothing, like a break between books. But when you always like to be reading somthing somthing like this is just what you need
Jan 31, 2009
Patrick
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Similar in quality to the previous book, though there were a few spots that felt slightly untidy, logic-wise. The whodunit part still worked, as I didn't guess the actual culprits.
Likeable characters, and neat little history lessons about New York and EA Poe included. Worth a read, but not likely to profoundly affect anyone.
Likeable characters, and neat little history lessons about New York and EA Poe included. Worth a read, but not likely to profoundly affect anyone.
Aug 28, 2011
Shasta
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This book didn't really start to get interesting until about the half way point. Wasn't really that good of a mystery and was such a slow start that by the time something actually started happening I wasn't really interested in it anymore. I did finish it though, still not one of her best.
Oct 12, 2009
Michelle
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enjoyed this book and had started it before I realized there was a prequel. I'll have to go back and read it.
As a lit Lover, the Poe story line was interesting for me. I wasn't sure I was going to like the love interest thread but it was worked in fairly well. Peronally I just find the concept of it too typical.
...a good read :)
As a lit Lover, the Poe story line was interesting for me. I wasn't sure I was going to like the love interest thread but it was worked in fairly well. Peronally I just find the concept of it too typical.
...a good read :)
Apr 14, 2011
Kat
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Hard to get into at first. Somewhat repetitive. I kept feeling left out, as if I should have read the previous book first. She does a good job of making you feel frightened for the heroine. A bit of a predictable mystery story ending that was sudden and disappointing because the sleuthing the PI and ghost hunters did all during the book turned up nothing useful. The ghosts were the most interesting characters.
Oct 27, 2009
Joanie
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This is a squeal to Death Room. DO NOT read this before you read death room. It will ruin things in the first book. I like how the characters are brought over and developed better. Paranormal, so imagination and open mind required.
Aug 11, 2010
4fabfelines
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this was a good book, i enjoyed the interaction of the ghosts with the living, but when everyone starts hearing ghosts it gets a little far fetched.
Like the interaction between the charactors and was interested in this enough to find the former book leading up to this one.
Like the interaction between the charactors and was interested in this enough to find the former book leading up to this one.
Jan 17, 2009
Sharon
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There are two main reasons why I was disappointed in this book. First, I didn't realize that it was a sequel of sorts, and that the reader would really be better off if they'd read The Dead Room first. Second, I was initially intrigued by the killer having an Edgar Allan Poe obsession, but that connection turned out to be really weak.
Jun 23, 2011
La Tisha
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A bit on the slow side at first with lots of the details but on audio the read is nice to listen to. His voice keeps you in the story. Very heavy on the paranormal side, actually all about the paranormal.
Mar 19, 2009
Mandy
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This was my first taste of a Heather Graham book and I read it all in one night despite the fact I had to go to work the next day. It was excellent.
Nov 26, 2011
Micky
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Enjoyed this book greatly. Characters and plot were well writing and kept you turning the pages. Learned about Edgar Allan Poe somewhat.... Recommend.
May 02, 2011
Neil
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Simply could not become interested in these out of time characters, will see when I see a new book by Ms Graham and see if it is more my style.
Sep 21, 2008
Ellyn
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This book continues the story of Joe and Genevieve who first appeared in "The Dead Room." I had hoped that this book would improve on the first, but it was pretty much as flat as it. The mystery "Poe Killings" aspect was just not believable or interesting and the ghost whisperer aspect was not fleshed out enough. And I hate that so many books rush the endings--you find out who the bad guy is, the hero/heroine is rescued, and bam, it's over. There wasn't enough of Leslie's
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Jun 16, 2011
SHANA - Sizzling Reads
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1.5/5 stars.
I read this book in 2009.
I remember feeling completely robbed out of my 9 bucks. It was boring and predictable. Didn't the butler end up being the killer? I also recall the vile butchering of my favorite, Edgar Allen Poe. If you can dismiss the dullness then give it a try, otherwise steer clear of this mess.
I read this book in 2009.
I remember feeling completely robbed out of my 9 bucks. It was boring and predictable. Didn't the butler end up being the killer? I also recall the vile butchering of my favorite, Edgar Allen Poe. If you can dismiss the dullness then give it a try, otherwise steer clear of this mess.
Feb 24, 2011
Yvonne
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Heather Graham comes through again. I love her books. She writes very well and often sends chills down my spine. Love it!
Feb 06, 2009
Bethany
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Good read. I like how she incorporates characters from different books, such as Adam Harrison and his crew.
Feb 04, 2011
Kelaine
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Romantic suspense/mystery; lots of history on Poe and his stories; includes a detective who can talk to ghosts
Jan 01, 2009
Krissy
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Very enjoyable book. Would definitely recommend this book to people who like mystery.
