The first in a fantastic new paranormal series about a messenger from the supernatural underworld.
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Dec 18, 2010
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First off, this cover rocks and definitely caught my eye *finger snap* like that.
"Don't Kill The Messenger" is a great title and descriptive.
Melina Markowitz is just that, a Messenger.
She skirts the lines between Mundanes/'Danes (humans) and Arcanes/'Canes (those who
are among the things of myth and camp fire stories).
She is a Messenger or in Melina's words "a More...
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First off, this cover rocks and definitely caught my eye *finger snap* like that.
"Don't Kill The Messenger" is a great title and descriptive.
Melina Markowitz is just that, a Messenger.
She skirts the lines between Mundanes/'Danes (humans) and Arcanes/'Canes (those who
are among the things of myth and camp fire stories).
She is a Messenger or in Melina's words "a More...
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Jan 12, 2012
Merve-
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Kızımız bir elçi. Paranormal yaratıklar arası sürünüp duruyor. Bir paket teslim ederken çalınması ve bir kaç zombimsi vampirin çete üyelerini öldürmesi sonucu derin ve çıkamadığı bir işin içine giriyor. Adsız bir ihbar yaptıktan sonra Ted adlı bir polisle tanışıyor ve işler biraz "aşığım aşık" durumuna geliyor. Alex bir vampir ve sanırım Melinadan bayağı hoşlanıyor. Sonuçta bunlar, bu çete üyelerini(uyuşturu)çinli zombimsi vampirlere öldürtüp sonrasında zombileri yakıyorlar. Tabi hiç
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Mar 31, 2011
Jan
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*SPOILER ALERT*
I'm truly shocked to see this book getting such great reviews on Goodreads.
I decided to pick up this book because I'd read another book by Rendahl that I enjoyed and because I enjoy a good vampire/zombie/werewolf book as much as the next person. I have never read a paranormal romance before (unless you count the Sookie Stackhouse books, which I guess kind of are). Perhaps this is why I don't get the love for this book.
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I'm truly shocked to see this book getting such great reviews on Goodreads.
I decided to pick up this book because I'd read another book by Rendahl that I enjoyed and because I enjoy a good vampire/zombie/werewolf book as much as the next person. I have never read a paranormal romance before (unless you count the Sookie Stackhouse books, which I guess kind of are). Perhaps this is why I don't get the love for this book.
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Mar 25, 2011
Tracy
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Ever wonder how all those kick-ass heroines in popular Urban Fantasy got their start? How they actually became kick-ass? You don't usually see the mighty heroine's more humble beginnings - by the time they're heroines, they're usually already there. Well, Melina Markowitz may just be the answer to those idle wonderings. An unexpected drowning and resuscitation at the age of three marked Melina as a member of the arcane and called her into service as a Messenger...sort of like the supernatural's
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Sep 19, 2010
Sharon
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Melina after dying for a few seconds & resuscitated, opened her up to a sixth sense. Melina is faster at healing & has increased stamina & speed, she recognises when abnormals, magical creatures, vampires & werewolves are near. Always the oddball she keeps herself distanced from her family & those around her, working nights in ER & as a messenger between different fractions of the 'cane'(arcane) population. She shares a flat with a 'dane' (as in mundane i.e human).
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Mar 21, 2010
Katie(babs)
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Melina Markowitz is a very busy woman. Not only is she working two jobs to make ends meets, but has another secret one where she doesn't get paid at all. Melina is known in the supernatural world as a messenger. Those creatures of myth and legend, such as vampires, werewolves and even imps do exist because they expect Melina to deliver packages and other messages to one another. Melina has no choice because if she ignores this call horrible things will happen to her and she'll get very sick. If
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Jan 10, 2012
Mireyah
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Despite the rather ridiculous summary on the back of the book--vampires, werewolves, imps, and ninjas oh my--this was actually a rather enjoyable book. I really enjoyed that Melina wasn't either too-strong or too-weak. I liked that her "love triangle" was nowhere near the main concern of the book. I originally did not care for Ted Goodnight--mainly because I didn't really feel much chemistry from them at first, but as he had more screentime I really started to fall for him. I immediate
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Mar 15, 2010
Melindeeloo
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No glamorous job for this working class UF heroine - but this new series 'delivers' magic and a touch of romance
Melina's brush with death as a child wins her magical powers and a new glamorous job - but wait - yes to the magic but no to the glamour. Melina is now delivery girl, carrying message between members of the hidden Arcane population of Sacremento, a job with no perks and no pays and no say - she gets a delivery request, she has to see it through or else suffer karmic cu More...
Melina's brush with death as a child wins her magical powers and a new glamorous job - but wait - yes to the magic but no to the glamour. Melina is now delivery girl, carrying message between members of the hidden Arcane population of Sacremento, a job with no perks and no pays and no say - she gets a delivery request, she has to see it through or else suffer karmic cu More...
Aug 02, 2010
Laura
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Melina Markowitz is a Messenger, a go-between for paranormal forces and supernatural creatures. Problem is, when a girl's a go-between, it's hard not to get caught in the middle. When ninjas steal an envelope from Melina, her search leads her to a Taoist temple in Old Sacramento, where the priests seem to practice Zen and the art of mayhem. Melina learns from the handsome ER doctor (and vampire) who gave her the envelope that it contained talismans created by the priests to control Chinese vampi
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Sep 02, 2011
Candi
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This was a veg out book for me after I fried my brain working on "economics of the French revolution" all weekend. It worked really well as an escape, not terribly true to life, lots of hot guys and action of one kind or another. Some of the descriptions of vampire zombies were a little much for lunch time, so don't eat while you read it, but it's pretty fluffy beyond that.
It was engrossing, I kept picking it up, but the ending fell apart for me a little bit. Some books can b More...
It was engrossing, I kept picking it up, but the ending fell apart for me a little bit. Some books can b More...
Apr 01, 2011
Andi
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The reviews for this book are certainly all over the place, but I'm breaking out of the pack and saying that I absolutely loved it. This story was very original and I loved the writing style.
Melina is a messenger for the arcane (e.g., vampires, imps, werewolves). If she does not deliver the item, bad consequences result for her. While she is only a mundane human, she was given special powers to assist in her role, such as strength, rapid healing, and the need for little sleep. Oh More...
Melina is a messenger for the arcane (e.g., vampires, imps, werewolves). If she does not deliver the item, bad consequences result for her. While she is only a mundane human, she was given special powers to assist in her role, such as strength, rapid healing, and the need for little sleep. Oh More...
Dec 01, 2011
April
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3.5 stars - bumped up because I'll be reading the next when available.
While there were a few drawbacks - a couple of obscure pop culture references that may leave people confused, some rather quick relationships, and some other minor issues, like not experiencing some of her past for reference and not knowing what the hoopdie is going on. Plus the author used the phrase "pea-picking heart" at least four times.
I really liked the main character, probably because More...
While there were a few drawbacks - a couple of obscure pop culture references that may leave people confused, some rather quick relationships, and some other minor issues, like not experiencing some of her past for reference and not knowing what the hoopdie is going on. Plus the author used the phrase "pea-picking heart" at least four times.
I really liked the main character, probably because More...
Dec 20, 2010
Tez
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I'm used to publishers mismarketing paranormal romance as urban fantasy, but it's nonetheless annoying every time it happens. Don't Kill the Messenger is the rare opposite: urban fantasy mismarketed as paranormal romance. An author blurb emblazoned on the cover speaks of "an edgy, kick-ass protagonist", as if they've never come across one before. Maybe not in paranormal romance, but I assure you that in urban fantasy they're a dime a freaking dozen.
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Originally I'd passed over More...
Apr 05, 2010
Sandy
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Melina is a go between for various supernatural creatures. When a group of Ninjas steal an envelope she is delivering Melina's search to recover it brings her to a Taoist temple in Old Sacramento.
She learns that the temple is home to a group of Chinese vampires who are being used to turn the local gangs against one another. When none of the supernatural groups will get involved Melina finally decides that she has to do something to stop them.
Melina makes serious mistake More...
She learns that the temple is home to a group of Chinese vampires who are being used to turn the local gangs against one another. When none of the supernatural groups will get involved Melina finally decides that she has to do something to stop them.
Melina makes serious mistake More...
Jul 20, 2011
Synopsis: Okay, I did a spittake while reading this. Luckily, my cup was still in front of me. Perhaps it was the ninjas mentioned, or perhaps it was the fact that the ML is named "Ted Goodnight". Really? I'm starting to tire, quite rapidly, of surnames in UF that Mean Something. Maybe it's just me. Regardless, I read it when I get the chance. At the very least, it'll show me how not to write.
I will admit this, though: I like the idea of the main character being a " More...
I will admit this, though: I like the idea of the main character being a " More...
May 24, 2010
Penny
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This was a fun book! I really liked Melina's character, and the different slant on the paranormal community. Wish it was going to be a series, but don't see any indication of that yet!
Melina is a Messenger - a go-between among the different paranormals - vamps, werewolves, imps, gnomes, witches - even Kokopelli made an appearance here. She stumbles upon something big, and needs to figure out what should be done, and who should do it, since none of the other paras seem to want to get More...
Melina is a Messenger - a go-between among the different paranormals - vamps, werewolves, imps, gnomes, witches - even Kokopelli made an appearance here. She stumbles upon something big, and needs to figure out what should be done, and who should do it, since none of the other paras seem to want to get More...
Mar 12, 2010
Taracuda
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Loved it! It was about the main character growing up more than it was about romance, although there is plenty of that. It was a different take on the werewolf/vampire/whatnot assortment.
I think some people might find Melina a little bit whiny at times. It didn't bug me, though, because she kept getting involved even when she was trying to convince people that it wasn't her fight. And it was realistic to me; I can't imagine going up against the forces of evil without trying good and h More...
I think some people might find Melina a little bit whiny at times. It didn't bug me, though, because she kept getting involved even when she was trying to convince people that it wasn't her fight. And it was realistic to me; I can't imagine going up against the forces of evil without trying good and h More...
Mar 22, 2010
Cathy
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Nice to have a Jewish leading lady. Too bad it's her only distinguishing feature. She's no different than 100 other UF, or even chick lit, gals. And she's in way over her head. Her sources are her Grandma and Aunt, who coincidentally had important info for her, and the Internet. Seriously, her source for defeating the very scary (and gross) Chinese vampires/zombies is a website. Because stuff on the Internet is always correct. And not only is she fighting scary vampires, but also the much more s
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Jan 17, 2012
Lisa
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Don't Kill the Messenger was one of the better books I've read. At first, the paranormal romance tag on the back had me worried (paranormal romance is not my genre) but it actually proved to be urban fantasy with a romantic subplot, so that was nice.
The use of Chinese mythology was a refreshing turn from the usual urban fantasy stuff, and the use of chiang shi (or kiang shi) made it one of the better books I've read recently. They're a personal favorite of mine.
Melina is a relative More...
The use of Chinese mythology was a refreshing turn from the usual urban fantasy stuff, and the use of chiang shi (or kiang shi) made it one of the better books I've read recently. They're a personal favorite of mine.
Melina is a relative More...
Aug 01, 2011
k
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A good idea but the execution is lacking. The heroine is immature; her snarky inner commentary falls flat, ending up lame instead of funny and it interrupted the flow of the narrative. I can't decide if the cop love interest was dumb or just bad at his job. The story was ok but I felt like it wasn't something I hadn't seen before - a "kick-ass" heroine solving a supernatural mystery while being torn between two hunky men. I would have much rather seen more time spent on the actual
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Mar 14, 2010
Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalking
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Melina Markowitz is a messenger. She didn't plan on being a messenger and she isn't always happy to make her "deliveries". Neverthless, she does her job when she is forced to. Who she is a messenger to is more interesting than the fact that she is a messenger. She delivers packages, notes and other important items to members of the "arcane" which includes vampires, werewolves and other "creatures".
Melina screws up one of her deliveries. It's not really More...
Melina screws up one of her deliveries. It's not really More...
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Nov 14, 2011
Jan
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4 1/2 Stars. Melina Markowitz is a Messenger for the things that go bump in the night. She really does not want the job, but she really has no choice, it is her destiny. A destiny that does not pay by the way. Anyway, when a package is stolen by ninjas using Tai Chi, Melina, a martial arts expert herself, is determined to find out what is going on and retrieve her package. Before she knows it she is knee deep in Chinese vampires and chinese gangs and slap in the middle of a gang war. She will ne
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Feb 21, 2011
Catherine
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*4.5 Stars*
I am so thrilled that I finally got this book. I've had my eye on it for a while, but I finally grabbed it when I saw Amazon had it listed for $6. (Yeah for great prices!) After reading--and enjoying--this book I know I won't quibble about paying the (ridiculous) Trade prices for the future releases. I enjoyed it that much!
I really liked the unique take on Melina's role in the supernatural world. As she said, she's a small cog in a big wheel. Due to a twist o More...
I am so thrilled that I finally got this book. I've had my eye on it for a while, but I finally grabbed it when I saw Amazon had it listed for $6. (Yeah for great prices!) After reading--and enjoying--this book I know I won't quibble about paying the (ridiculous) Trade prices for the future releases. I enjoyed it that much!
I really liked the unique take on Melina's role in the supernatural world. As she said, she's a small cog in a big wheel. Due to a twist o More...
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Nov 13, 2011
Anita
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This is an urban fantasy series with a young vibe, but not young adult. More carefree 20-something with no direction, like you'd find in chick lit, but without the chick lit obsession with shoes. In this case, the heroine Melina got a second chance at life when she drown as a three year old, but the price is serving as a supernatural messenger service, delivering packages from one faction to another. She got superpowers with the job, but still has a chip on her shoulder, figuring she'll never ha
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May 08, 2010
Linda
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I just really liked this book, it had a lot of suspense,action and some romance. Melina was a messenger for the supernatural. She became a messenger when she died and was brought back at the age of 3yrs. old.
When she was 7 she started studying karate with Mae, who was also a messenger for the supernatural. Melina had always felt she didn't fit in, she felt she was missing out, not having many friends she just had the one since grade school who had not ideal of her real life,no social life More...
When she was 7 she started studying karate with Mae, who was also a messenger for the supernatural. Melina had always felt she didn't fit in, she felt she was missing out, not having many friends she just had the one since grade school who had not ideal of her real life,no social life More...
Jun 16, 2010
Jess
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I gave this one 3.5 stars.
Okay, so I will give a brief synopsis since it seems that many haven't read this one yet. The main character is named Melina, and she is what's known as a Messenger. She is the go between for different species, so for example, a vampire needs something delivered to a werewolf, he will request for Melina to do it. This is mainly to prevent fights between species that don't like each other.
While Melina is on her way to deliver a pkg. from one vamp More...
Okay, so I will give a brief synopsis since it seems that many haven't read this one yet. The main character is named Melina, and she is what's known as a Messenger. She is the go between for different species, so for example, a vampire needs something delivered to a werewolf, he will request for Melina to do it. This is mainly to prevent fights between species that don't like each other.
While Melina is on her way to deliver a pkg. from one vamp More...
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Apr 01, 2011
Andi
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The reviews for this book are certainly all over the place, but I'm breaking out of the pack and saying that I absolutely loved it. This story was very original and I loved the writing style.
Melina is a messenger for the arcane (e.g., vampires, imps, werewolves). If she does not deliver the item, bad consequences result for her. While she is only a mundane human, she was given special powers to assist in her role, such as strength, rapid healing, and the need for little sleep. Oh More...
Melina is a messenger for the arcane (e.g., vampires, imps, werewolves). If she does not deliver the item, bad consequences result for her. While she is only a mundane human, she was given special powers to assist in her role, such as strength, rapid healing, and the need for little sleep. Oh More...
Aug 09, 2010
Melinda
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This book is not what I expected. I expected more of a romance novel, instead I got an action/adventure with lots of paranormal.
The main character is a little clueless, but I think it works well for her and for the story. She didn't want to acknowledge the "others" and live a normal life so I think the clueless part was her character.
I love how all her friends come together at the end, both the "danes" and the "canes". The only concern is Norah More...
The main character is a little clueless, but I think it works well for her and for the story. She didn't want to acknowledge the "others" and live a normal life so I think the clueless part was her character.
I love how all her friends come together at the end, both the "danes" and the "canes". The only concern is Norah More...
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Sep 16, 2011
Nichole ~Bookaholic~
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A few of the reviews I read said the book started out slow but picked up later...I found the whole book to be a bit slow...while it did pick up a bit more about 3/4 of the way through...it was just slow....
That being said, I did enjoy it. In the beginning I found Melina to be a bit whiny and there were some point where I felt she was TSTL.....in the end I did like her character....I also liked the world the story is set in. I plan on reading the second one before I decide if I will co More...
That being said, I did enjoy it. In the beginning I found Melina to be a bit whiny and there were some point where I felt she was TSTL.....in the end I did like her character....I also liked the world the story is set in. I plan on reading the second one before I decide if I will co More...
Jul 31, 2011
Darcy
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This one started out very slow for me. I had to make it halfway through before I didn't want to put the book down. I really like the almost mundane supernatural that Melina is. Compared to vampires, werewolves, trolls, etc., a person that just runs things back and forth seems so very ordinary. Turns out that is not the case.
We didn't really learn a lot of how a messenger is made, so I am very curious to learn more. I liked how once things really started to pick up Melina was abl More...
We didn't really learn a lot of how a messenger is made, so I am very curious to learn more. I liked how once things really started to pick up Melina was abl More...
