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  • Better Read Than Dead

  • Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 2
  • By: Victoria Laurie
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels
  • Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,641 ratings)

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Better Read Than Dead

By: Victoria Laurie
Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels
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Publisher's summary

Word of Abby's talents reading tarot cards has reached a mob boss who wants her help in some business matters and he doesn't take no for an answer. When the police seek out her psychic intuition to shed light on a masked man who's been attacking women, Abby finds herself working both sides of the law on her own, leading her to wonder, why didn't I see this coming?

©2005 Victoria Laurie (P)2009 Audible, Inc.
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Love this series...

Victoria Laurie is a an awesome author and Elizabeth Michael's is an excellent narrator. I find myself actually believing the character is real half the time. Truly enjoy the books! D Malaise

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Very Entertaining

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It has a little bit of everything, thrill, funny, very good plot, and more. I really enjoyed it. Great narrator too.

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Another Funny and Quirky Book

Wasn't disappointed with this light read. Not a deep plot, and Abby is a bit quirky but still enjoyable on a long trip where I needed to grin at some of the strange decisions she made, and the trouble she managed to get in.

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Stalked by the mob

In the first book we were introduced to Abby and in this book we get to know her better. I expected we get to know her romantic interest Dutch as well, but instead we learn more about his ex-partner Milo.

I liked it more than the first book since the character is more developed and the plot more interesting. Also at the beginning "lair lair pants on fire" rant was really annoying especially when you are listening to the audiobook but you get used to it. When you hear that you know people are lying.

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Great story but the narration...

This is the second book of the series and both stories are well written! The narration makes the character sound like she is 70 and annoyingly daffy or dingy. Listen for the story or save yourself the annoyance and read the book

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Another Winner

Where does Better Read Than Dead rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It rates very high. The reader was excellent and the story is very well written.

What did you like best about this story?

The uniqueness of the story and the narrator.

Which scene was your favorite?

The end of the book. I love how the writer achieves closure at the end.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but I don't because I only listen to books when I am traveling or in the car.

Any additional comments?

I love the series and look forward to the next title!!

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laugh out loud funny

this author is really, really good and they found someone who reads it well too.

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Summer Read

This is the second book in the series and I listened to the first story as well. I really enjoy the main character and really enjoy the series so far. This is very light and breezy reading with good main characters. Compared to the first book, the story was just a little too fabricated for me. Nevertheless, I already have the 3rd book downloaded.

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Not Bad

Would you listen to Better Read Than Dead again? Why?

Ummm Nah although it was entertaining its not a book that I would read over and over again.

What did you like best about this story?

Kept u wondering what was going to happen next.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

She was good.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nah none!

Any additional comments?

Nope!

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Enjoying the Series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I find this series entertaining. informative & funny. And I think I can read a lot of myself in Abby Cooper on both the physical & spiritual level.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes & I can say the same for most of all the books I have continued to read.

Which scene was your favorite?

The Tarot card reading scene at the wedding.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I do not know.

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