One bad corpse can ruin your whole day.
No one knows that better than Rhiannon Murphy.
She left behind the flash and sass of Miami for the no...
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Sep 29, 2011
Maja
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First of all, please allow me to get this off my chest: Why on earth would a self-respecting vampire want to be called Disco?! It’s just ridiculous. I guess the author wanted to be original and Disco is original, that’s for sure, as in: no-one-would-ever-be-crazy-enough-to-do-it.
I have become like the ancient Fae in Fever: I read so much UF books, the only thing I judge them by is whether they amuse me or not. This particular book only mildly amused me. It was a good story, but very More...
I have become like the ancient Fae in Fever: I read so much UF books, the only thing I judge them by is whether they amuse me or not. This particular book only mildly amused me. It was a good story, but very More...
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Dec 12, 2010
Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalking
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I really want people to read the books I like. Since I can not force you to sit down and read the book (I am a book nerd, and yes I admit it), I have to write a review and convince you that the book is worth your time, money and the other books that get put on the back burner while reading this one. The problem is I am not very good at writing reviews. Not everything that is in my head comes out on the computer screen. Nevertheless, here it goes...
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Dec 20, 2011
MISS VAIN
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Rhiannon's Law #27: When you're working in a gentlemens club and one of your dancers takes off their heels, alert the big guns; an ass kicking is on the menu.
From the moment I read that first line in the book I knew I was going to be glued to this story. The story begins with a kick ass twenty five year old Rhiannon a bartender at a "gentlemen's club" or let's just call it what it is, a strip joint. She's a snarky, heroic, guarded, foul mouth spewing, tough as nails, " More...
From the moment I read that first line in the book I knew I was going to be glued to this story. The story begins with a kick ass twenty five year old Rhiannon a bartender at a "gentlemen's club" or let's just call it what it is, a strip joint. She's a snarky, heroic, guarded, foul mouth spewing, tough as nails, " More...
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Dec 20, 2011
Jamie
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Okay - I don't have the time right now to do a review any justice, but I will say that I enjoyed this book immensely.
Main character Rhiannon works as a bartender at a strip club. And she can see dead people. Yes - Rhiannon is a necromancer, which I think is very cool. Not too many UF series use necromancers, and even the ones that do (think Anita Blake) lose their way somewhere along the line. When vampires start disappearing, Rhiannon gets asked to help a local group of vamps.
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Main character Rhiannon works as a bartender at a strip club. And she can see dead people. Yes - Rhiannon is a necromancer, which I think is very cool. Not too many UF series use necromancers, and even the ones that do (think Anita Blake) lose their way somewhere along the line. When vampires start disappearing, Rhiannon gets asked to help a local group of vamps.
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May 07, 2011
Pamela {Spaz}
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Since the Spring of this year, I have heard tons of buzz from pretty much all of my favorite fellow book bloggers about this hot new character named “Disco”, in a new book by an author named J.A. Saare. I’ve seen Disco widgets on their blogs and I’ve seen chatter about Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between on Twitter and Goodreads. The book has been on my radar since, but my roadblock was it’s only been available for purchase through Amazon.com. I More...
Since the Spring of this year, I have heard tons of buzz from pretty much all of my favorite fellow book bloggers about this hot new character named “Disco”, in a new book by an author named J.A. Saare. I’ve seen Disco widgets on their blogs and I’ve seen chatter about Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between on Twitter and Goodreads. The book has been on my radar since, but my roadblock was it’s only been available for purchase through Amazon.com. I More...
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Jan 25, 2012
Rosalie
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With the explosion in popularity among many paranormal romances and urban fantasies, one would expect a variety in motifs, execution and lore in the stories themselves. While many authors have a knack for bending rules and taking a common theme and making it their own, creating a tangible yet fantastical world becomes more difficult. The goal is to ensnare the reader with an angle that hasn’t been explored, or to revisit one that needs revisiting with a unique twist. You want your work to be ori
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Jul 03, 2010
Alisha
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Rating: 4.5
(I had this as four stars until I got to the last few chapters. Which rocked my damn socks off.)
Overall, I found this to be an awesome series starter. Basically, it's about sassy bartender, Rhiannon Murphy, and her induction (of sorts) into the world of the dead and undead. She's grappled with many past (metaphorical) demons as well as her own rare ability to see dead people. Along with her new partners-in-crime, fellow necromancer Ethan "Goose" McDaniel an More...
(I had this as four stars until I got to the last few chapters. Which rocked my damn socks off.)
Overall, I found this to be an awesome series starter. Basically, it's about sassy bartender, Rhiannon Murphy, and her induction (of sorts) into the world of the dead and undead. She's grappled with many past (metaphorical) demons as well as her own rare ability to see dead people. Along with her new partners-in-crime, fellow necromancer Ethan "Goose" McDaniel an More...
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Jan 05, 2012
Jenese
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This book for me started slow...I'm not sure if it was my mood or what. I wasn't aching to read more faster like I have been with some other books. I did notice a few similarities with other books within this genre, but it wasn't so much that it killed the book for me. I did really like the authors writing (although I did notice a few typos and errors) and liked how she made such a bad ass female heroine. Towards the middle to the end of the book it really started to pick up the pace and I found
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Jan 27, 2012
Laura
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J.A. Saare has provided another book to go on my favorites list. From the first chapter when I read,
"Rhiannon's Law #27: When you're working in a gentlemens club and one of your dancers takes off their heels, alert the big guns; an ass kicking is on the menu."
I knew I was going to get hooked. Rhiannon is the meet you head on, take no bull type of heroine that I adore. She is sarcastic, witty and totally kick-ass. Add an ultra sexy alpha vampire, unfortunatley nicknamed Dis More...
"Rhiannon's Law #27: When you're working in a gentlemens club and one of your dancers takes off their heels, alert the big guns; an ass kicking is on the menu."
I knew I was going to get hooked. Rhiannon is the meet you head on, take no bull type of heroine that I adore. She is sarcastic, witty and totally kick-ass. Add an ultra sexy alpha vampire, unfortunatley nicknamed Dis More...
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Jan 14, 2011
Anna
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Rhiannon is a necromancer that works at a Gentleman's Club as a bartender. Her night started off good. Whiny drunks, exotic dancers hissy fits, a complaining boss... she can handle. But when delectable vampire, Disco shows up demanding to talk to her she knows her night is about to go down hill.
Dead, Undead or Somewhere in Between was a fast, and exciting read. Ms. Saare was created a gritty and sexy world. She does a wonderful job of weaving the paranormal into an urban setting. Rhi More...
Dead, Undead or Somewhere in Between was a fast, and exciting read. Ms. Saare was created a gritty and sexy world. She does a wonderful job of weaving the paranormal into an urban setting. Rhi More...
Jan 09, 2012
Susie
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I liked the author's writing style, the heroine's voice, and dialogue. It had a nice balance of humor, action, and sadness. Initially, I was hesitant about the series after hearing some of the names. I'm one of the few who isn't a big JR Ward fan, and names like Vishous, Rhage or whatever doesn't float my boat. When I heard the love interest's name, Disco, I was put off. After reading more reviews, I found out that he had a legitimate name..whew. Yes, the dumbest things bug me. I know. :
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Dec 25, 2011
Crystallena
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GRRRRR! I really, really, really (seriously, really) hate the use of cliffhangers! I understand that many authors writing a series use this tired trick to ensure that the reader will purchase the next book. Sometimes, it is used effectively (the old story is resolved and look what is coming up if you keep reading!) Most often, it just pisses me off that I have to wait for the continuation of the story. This is especially frustrating when I have to wait a year or more to get the next installment.
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Aug 24, 2011
Mlle.
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Writing this review has clarified my feelings about Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between. Because I enjoyed reading it, but for the life of me I couldn't explain what actually happened in the novel. The heroine, Rhiannon, is a necromancer who's forced to help investigate a series of murders. That's clear enough. But instead of following clues and building evidence and closing in on an answer, I felt like they just floundered around at random until the murderer got tired of waiting for some
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Jul 16, 2011
Erika
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3.5 stars, but I was entertained enough to bump it up.
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So. Girl walks into a bar, and spies three guys sitting near the pool table. She walks up casually and says Anyone up for a straight game of eights? The three guys look her over and say sure She wracks em up, and asks their names. Guy one says Cash guy two says Paine Guy three says Disco Girl stops and glances at said Disco. Flashes him a grin and says no bell bottoms so She t More...
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So. Girl walks into a bar, and spies three guys sitting near the pool table. She walks up casually and says Anyone up for a straight game of eights? The three guys look her over and say sure She wracks em up, and asks their names. Guy one says Cash guy two says Paine Guy three says Disco Girl stops and glances at said Disco. Flashes him a grin and says no bell bottoms so She t More...
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Jul 01, 2011
Joy A.
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I've never read this author before and I have to say, I was impressed. J.A. Saare, one of the authors multiple pen names, did an excellent job. This book is a perfect blend of action, romance, gritty ass-kicking heroine with a bad past. It is standard in that Saare follows a more classical vampire approach but not so classic in that there are some interesting sci-fi-esque twists at the end. The vamps don't sparkle and they can't go out into sunlight and they don't drink animal blood, but they ar
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Jun 06, 2011
Natasha
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A fantastic new Urban Fantasy!
"Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between" is the first novel in the Rhiannon's Law series by J.A Saare. I was pleasantly surprised with this novel. I chose it on a whim and just from reading the first sentence, I knew I would be hooked.
Rhiannon is a new favorite heroine of mine. As a necromancer who can see ghosts and even talk to them, she won't let you down. She tries hard to hide her ability, especially from the supernatural. She More...
"Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between" is the first novel in the Rhiannon's Law series by J.A Saare. I was pleasantly surprised with this novel. I chose it on a whim and just from reading the first sentence, I knew I would be hooked.
Rhiannon is a new favorite heroine of mine. As a necromancer who can see ghosts and even talk to them, she won't let you down. She tries hard to hide her ability, especially from the supernatural. She More...
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Apr 04, 2011
Tracy
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Upper Echelon Urban Fantasy Debut...With Some Issues
You ever notice that some authors write decent stories that aren't very polished, and some authors write excellent stories that are? J.A. Saare falls somewhere in between in this debut of the Rhiannon's Law series. Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between is an excellent story - and that makes reviewing it particularly difficult for me, because - rightly or wrongly - I tend to be a harsher critic of stories and authors that I believe are top More...
You ever notice that some authors write decent stories that aren't very polished, and some authors write excellent stories that are? J.A. Saare falls somewhere in between in this debut of the Rhiannon's Law series. Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between is an excellent story - and that makes reviewing it particularly difficult for me, because - rightly or wrongly - I tend to be a harsher critic of stories and authors that I believe are top More...
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Jan 31, 2011
Dawn
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Someone had told me this was a good book and as I was trolling through kindle books I saw it for .99¢. I thought oh yeah I recall this book so I will give it a go, well this book was seriously a good read!
I have to admit a huge draw for this book was that someone said it was a good book and I should check it out. When I saw the cover and the price I just brought it, so I really had no idea what it was about but I was just into it from jump.
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I have to admit a huge draw for this book was that someone said it was a good book and I should check it out. When I saw the cover and the price I just brought it, so I really had no idea what it was about but I was just into it from jump.
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Nov 15, 2010
Jenny
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THE STORY
Rhiannon Murphy is a necromancer, disturbed on a daily basis by ghosts still bearing the gruesome markings of their violent deaths when they occasionally pop into her line of vision as she goes about her daily routine. Aside from her unique ability, her life is pretty simple. Her job as a bartender isn't much, but she's in control of it and every other aspect of her existence. She'll never let someone else be in control again.
Unfortunately, her life doesn't seem to want t More...
Rhiannon Murphy is a necromancer, disturbed on a daily basis by ghosts still bearing the gruesome markings of their violent deaths when they occasionally pop into her line of vision as she goes about her daily routine. Aside from her unique ability, her life is pretty simple. Her job as a bartender isn't much, but she's in control of it and every other aspect of her existence. She'll never let someone else be in control again.
Unfortunately, her life doesn't seem to want t More...
Oct 10, 2010
Sharon
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I read this is as a paperback, was a little sceptical but you know what, I enjoyed it, it's fresh & different from other UB's out there.
Having had a brutal past, Rhiannon is a reluctant necromancer who works as a bar tender in a strip club, her trust is given sparingly,so her trust has to be earned & she takes pride in being able to look after herself & protect those people around her, you would happily have her at your side during a fight. She also can see spirits & ghosts, but even more More...
Having had a brutal past, Rhiannon is a reluctant necromancer who works as a bar tender in a strip club, her trust is given sparingly,so her trust has to be earned & she takes pride in being able to look after herself & protect those people around her, you would happily have her at your side during a fight. She also can see spirits & ghosts, but even more More...
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Jul 09, 2010
Loves FAB Romance
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Rhiannon Murphy is a bartender who has an unusual talent - *cue weird kid whispering* she sees dead people. Even within that talent though, she is special...she can see the "twice-dead", or vampires who have died again.
Someone or something is killing vampires, and sexy vampire Disco appeals to Rhiannon to help. She doesn't want to get involved with vampires, but Disco tells her it's an offer she can't refuse. As Rhiannon gets more involved in the mystery, she also gets more More...
Someone or something is killing vampires, and sexy vampire Disco appeals to Rhiannon to help. She doesn't want to get involved with vampires, but Disco tells her it's an offer she can't refuse. As Rhiannon gets more involved in the mystery, she also gets more More...
Jun 27, 2010
jane
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I had some difficulty getting into this book and seriously considered giving up on it at least 3 times before I made it through the halfway mark. I finally finished it this morning (after about a week and a half of almost-quitting) and am glad I stuck it out. The characters grew on me in the 2nd half of the book, and the plot held my attention, though it was confusing sometimes.
Why did I come so close to quitting? First and foremost, I found the main character, Rhiannon, extremely gr More...
Why did I come so close to quitting? First and foremost, I found the main character, Rhiannon, extremely gr More...
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Apr 23, 2010
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I approached this novel with trepidation, I really don’t even know why, probably because I couldn’t nail it down, categorize it in a pretty little box. Some touted it as Urban Fantasy, some as PNR I even got a few snips from another blog with it as erotica. So what to do? I like my genre boxes, which is so odd for me, since I was told over and over in design school “Think Outside The Box!” But what is wrong with a bit of organization? I think I’m rambling. Back to the book. So confusion led to i
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Apr 17, 2010
MamaKitty
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“Rhiannon’s Law #27: When you’re working in a gentleman’s club and one of your dancers takes off those heels, alert the big guns, an ass kicking is on the menu.”
From t he very first sentence, literally, of Dead Undead or Somewhere in Between, I liked Rhiannon Murphy. In fact, I have a little bit of a girl crush on her (just don’t tell my girlfriend, Kate Beckinsale – she gets jealous if my attentions are focused elsewhere). Rhiannon is witty as hell, snarky as all get out, and suprem More...
From t he very first sentence, literally, of Dead Undead or Somewhere in Between, I liked Rhiannon Murphy. In fact, I have a little bit of a girl crush on her (just don’t tell my girlfriend, Kate Beckinsale – she gets jealous if my attentions are focused elsewhere). Rhiannon is witty as hell, snarky as all get out, and suprem More...
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May 25, 2011
Danielle
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At first I really wasn't so sure about this book. Urban fantasy is not really my forte. But the world the Saare has created was dark and had a total sexy vibe to it. Rhiannon was a bit on the rough side but I kind of enjoyed her that way. She was different and alluring at times. Rhiannon had a lot going on and she got to talk to dead people. Well to me that's pretty cool and a tad freaky. Although she really doesn't like to talk to them and tries her hardest to ignore them.
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Dec 22, 2011
Mariya
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DEAD, UNDEAD, OR SOMETHING IN BETWEEN started out pretty good and I was liking it to a certain extent, but the story felt 100% and completely unorginial. I was really bored through each and every chapter I got through. So this book fell flat for me.
Rhiannon was one of those characters you'll love with that bad ass attitude I love too much and Disco, I seriously hate that name because it is so ridiculous. I rather call him by him birth name, at least his birth name is normal and more li More...
Rhiannon was one of those characters you'll love with that bad ass attitude I love too much and Disco, I seriously hate that name because it is so ridiculous. I rather call him by him birth name, at least his birth name is normal and more li More...
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Aug 03, 2011
Starry
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Apr 15, 2011
Cathica
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OMG! The ending...seriously?!? WTF!?! I never saw that one coming. But its a great twist to the story!
I really, really enjoyed this book. Rhiannon is a very likeable character. She is damaged, yes, but she also has "cojones". I will definitely read the next book in this series.
I really, really enjoyed this book. Rhiannon is a very likeable character. She is damaged, yes, but she also has "cojones". I will definitely read the next book in this series.
Jan 06, 2011
Galla
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Ah, the first book I've finished after borrowing it through the Kindle's new "lend-me" feature. Thanks Missie!
3.5, bumping up to 4 stars because I'm genuinely interested in seeing where this series goes next.
Rhiannon's characterization was off-putting to me at first. She's very much the badass woman who mouths off, swears up a storm, and keeps people at a distance with witty barbs. As much as I like badass women who can take someone down and spout off a good on More...
3.5, bumping up to 4 stars because I'm genuinely interested in seeing where this series goes next.
Rhiannon's characterization was off-putting to me at first. She's very much the badass woman who mouths off, swears up a storm, and keeps people at a distance with witty barbs. As much as I like badass women who can take someone down and spout off a good on More...
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Jan 07, 2012
Marsha
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I must confess, Goodreads fans are the best! For a few days now, I have been reading discussions about "The Renfield Syndrome." The curiosity was killing me; so, I decided to take the plunge and read the first book, "Dead, Undead or Somewhere in Between." I am so pleased with the outcome.
At first, I was not sure if I could even like a series where the major love interest is named 'Disco.' However, I decided to put my prejudice aside and give the book a chance. The More...
At first, I was not sure if I could even like a series where the major love interest is named 'Disco.' However, I decided to put my prejudice aside and give the book a chance. The More...
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