# First Grave on the Right

By Darynda Jones · Charley Davidson, book 1

Profile: https://hahafiction.com/books/first-grave-on-the-right-52ad7c64/

Charley Davidson has two jobs: tracking people as a private investigator and helping ghosts leave the world behind. When three murdered lawyers need an investigator, she takes their case while trying to identify the stranger who keeps appearing in her erotic dreams.

## What makes it funny?

The dead bring Charley unfinished business, and she answers with the impatience and sarcasm of a working PI. Her irreverent attitude turns guiding souls into another demanding part of the job.

### The comedy at work

Jones gives a supernatural heroine a fast-talking voice and an active sex life. Charley handles ghostly encounters with the same cheek she brings to the living, even as the murder case grows dangerous.

### Try this if…

For readers who want flirtation and a sarcastic investigator alongside a supernatural murder mystery.

### Good to know

The story includes murder and sexual material. Romance is a major part of Charley’s investigation and private life.

## What to expect

- Genre: Fantasy · Mystery · Romance
- On the shelf: Paranormal mystery · Paranormal romance · Urban fantasy
- The atmosphere: Irreverent
- Story ingredients: Supernatural detective
- Format: Novel
- Length: 352 pages
- Audiobook: 8 hr 58 min
- Published: 2011

## A few distinguishing details

- A grim reaper who also works as a PI
- Murdered lawyers seeking help with their own case

## Sources & further reading

- Author commentary: [Author](https://darynda.com/books/first-grave-on-the-right)
- Publisher: [Publisher](https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/darynda-jones/first-grave-on-the-right/9780749956042)
- Book information: [Edition information](https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/First_Grave_on_the_Right?hl=en_US&id=AQAAAABPQGBAPM)
- Publisher: [Publisher](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250417008/firstgraveontheright)
- Review: [Independent review](https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-312-66275-2)