Not Quite Dead - Lyla Payne

Not Quite Dead

By Lyla Payne

  • Release Date: 2014-03-27
  • Genre: Women Sleuths
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 557 Ratings)

Description

A broken engagement sends Graciela Harper crawling back to Heron Creek with her tail between her legs, but finds the sleepy little town too changed to set her life right. Not even her budding drinking problem can obscure her Gramps’s failing health, or erase the mental picture of her first love happily married to her childhood best friend. To top it all off, she’s having a heck of time convincing the town’s dashing young mayor of her unfit-for-dating status.

When the ghost of 18th century lady pirate Anne Bonny starts insisting on a near daily audience, Graciela has to confront something else she never expected—being certifiably nuts at twenty-five years old.

Her brand new "I don't give a crap" attitude makes it easy to dismiss the mysterious threats that seem to be tied to her search for more information on the long dead pirate, but when her family becomes a target, Gracie knows she needs to find out why the ghost insists on being a constant, reeking companion. 

If Graciela can put aside her prejudice against people without a pulse, she may discover that Anne Bonny’s problems are intricately linked with her own. The past harbors answers could help the cantankerous spirit find closure, but she is, after all, already dead. If Graciela doesn’t move fast, she might find herself doing the haunting, instead of the other way around.

Reviews

  • I’m Thinking Cliffhanger

    5
    By Flair338
    I read this because it was set in South Carolina. That being said, it could have been set in any southern state or town. The characters were all interesting. Whether you hate them or love them, there is definitely feelings for each one. Part of the mystery was predictable however other parts were not. As far as I’m concerned, there seems to be a cliffhanger with the Mayor…on to book 2!
  • Not Quite Dead

    4
    By BellaOfTheShire
    When Graciela moves in with her ailing grandfather, she hopes to find time to recover from recent relationship trauma. Despite goals that include deciding whether or not to get dressed or become an alcoholic, her life suddenly fills with activity. She gets a job at the local library. The mayor takes an interest in her arrival. And a local pirate ghost lures her into a mystery that started hundred of years before. Will one of these lead her into danger? The story seemed to drag a bit, possibly because the main character doesn’t seem to grasp concepts that are all but spelled out by the author. I also found the love angle of this novel to move disturbingly quickly especially considering even Graciela recognizes that due to circumstances in her life, her appearance and aroma would be off-putting. At the very least, smooching would hurt with some of the injuries sustained by characters involved in the random mini smooch fests. However, the awkwardness and ridiculousness of some of this kept my interest.
  • Great fun

    5
    By Need a coach
    Totally enjoyed it.
  • Great read

    5
    By MeNme111
    Wasn’t able to put it down because of the interesting story twists and turns!!
  • Not quite dead

    5
    By Guy Ji
    Captured me for hours on end without exhaling. Can’t wait to read the not white cold book.
  • Good and bad

    3
    By nemouse
    Well crafted story but too much foul language and sexual references for me.
  • Not Quite Dead

    5
    By Sassyellie
    Really enjoyed the kooky antics of Gracie and her friends!
  • Read in a day

    5
    By Issy's MomMom
    Well, I started it at bedtime last night and I had to force myself to put it down so I could sleep-so good I woke and finished it the next morning. Will continue with series.
  • Oh. He11. No.

    5
    By Beautiful Sunrise Treasures
    Why ya gotta leave me hanging like that?!?! I stumbled upon this series, about like Gracie stumbles over everything! The dialogue between the characters is oddly believable, and had this reader running the gamut of emotions. I’m excited about the next book in the series!
  • Intense

    5
    By "........llll,,,kkkiiijjjhhh
    Gracie, to be in your head is mind blowing. Relationships are so intertwined. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

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