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The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

Written by Kim Harrison

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Rachel Morgan is back and in more trouble than ever! Fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and other vampire novels won't want to miss the second novel in Kim Harrison's addictive supernatural series.



Former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan has it pretty good. She has left the corrupt Inderland Runner Service and started her own independent service. She's survived werewolves, shape-changing demons, bad-hair days, and sharing a church with her vampire roommate, Ivy. She even has a cute (if human) boyfriend-what more could a witch want?



But living with a reformed vampire isn't all it's cracked up to be, particularly when your roommate's very bad ex-boyfriend wants her back and wouldn't mind you in the process. And especially when he's six feet of sheer supernatural seduction and you've got a demon mark that makes vampires literally hotter than hell.



To save herself and Ivy, Rachel must confront the vampire master-and the dark secrets she's hidden even from herself.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherTantor Audio
Release dateNov 29, 2007
ISBN9781400174720
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Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published more than two dozen books, spanning the gamut from young adult, accelerated-science thriller, and several anthologies and has scripted two original graphic novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, nonrelated, urban fantasy projects.

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  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Trent Kalamack is a great villian, completely bad and doing those bad things for all the right reasons.

    Rachel's bravery is starting to grow on me, as is her reluctance to become involved with Ivy.

    The world remains fascinating, and the tomato joke/threat will never get old.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This review first appeared on A Weebish Book Blog.Rachel Morgan may have dodged a bullet when she beat a death threat three months ago, but her life is far from stable. There’s a serial killer loose in Cincinnati targeting witches and Rachel has volunteered as bait. Her old boss continues to make her life unbearable, the FIB refuse to investigate Trent Kalamack ‘s involvement in the murders, and her relationship with Nick has hit a rough patch.Rachel and Jenks continue to captivate as their plans continue to go awry in the most unfortunate yet humorous ways possible. Jenks and his family have become favorite secondary characters of mine. He’s such a snarky, mischievous pixie and I can’t get enough of him! They’ve also become quite important to Ivy and Rachel now that they’ve settles into their church’s garden. The two learn very quickly that pixies take home security to a whole ‘nother level. Which comes in handy when a certain troublemaking heroine is almost getting murdered every other day.Ivy, however, is not adjusting well to living with Rachel. She continues to struggle with self-hatred and our heroine is learning all to well that rooming with a vampire who hates being a vampire is not the safest way to live. I guess it’s a good thing for Ivy that she picked a stubborn adrenaline junkie to become pals with.Ever since his appearance in DEAD WITCH WALKING, I’ve had doubts that Nick would make a good boyfriend for Rachel. Those suspicions were confirmed when certain truths about his “hobbies” came to light. Things have irrevocably changed between Rachel and Nick and I don’t see their relationship lasting very long.THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UNDEAD left me anxious for more Rachel Morgan adventures as Harrison answered many unexplained questions from the first novel, and raised even more by the end of this one. The Hollows has quickly become a fast favorite and I encourage urban fantasy fans to add it to their TBR’s as well..
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Urban Fantasy of the Romance Genre - explains it all. It follows all the tropes: Kickass heroine, world full of supernatural creatures, pretty much everything you can think of is here. However, this is one of the better series. Witty repertoire, interesting plot, not too many plot holes, and a really interesting side kick. Its a fun read, but not very deep. Perfect for an afternoon read.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book was great! The characters remain engaging, the plots moves quickly and very well, and the ending satisfies :)
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I am really enjoying this series. I find myself thinking of it like a female version of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files series. I'm not sure yet if I'll want to buy the series, but it could end up that way depending on if the books get even better later on. Rachel is a great female protagonist and I love all the secondary characters. The narrator of the audio version - Marguerite Gavin - really brings everyone to life. There's lots of subplots revolving around these characters and I'm eager to see how the all play out.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Not bad at all. Like the early Anita Blake book before they were turning into boring soft porn. Entertaining urban fantasy although not the most original.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Enjoyed this a lot but likely will not read any further in the series for now. This one gave me a sense of disquiet that will take a bit of time to get over....
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love the series so far even though I had a hard time getting through the beginning.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is a series that I have read but I've never gotten the chance to listen to it on audio book and it's great to listen to while at work unfortunately it's very hard to listen to the series in order sometimes. But if you're able to actually go and order it is so worth it.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I figured out the Trent thing in the last book...
    I'm sad about the whole Nick ordeal.
    And really upset about Ivy
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Great series! Rachel is snarky and a kick a$$ chick! Jinx is hysterical and Ivy is a real bada$$! I may be crushing on Al, I know he is a demon but he is just so funny!

    Terrific concept and truly entertaining tale!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This novel held together much better than the first one. I still am at a loss as to why Rachel was convinced that Trent was a bad guy, and I don't understand why she would have such a grudge against him in the face of much worse bad guys. Her intuition is cute and all, but she goes off half cocked a lot on crusades that she seems to pull out of thin air. As I say, this tendency was mitigated in "The Good The Bad and The Undead."

    The story line was much more cohesive, and wrapped up some questions from the first novel while leaving some interesting problems for the future.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    For once I have reached an understanding as to why this book didn't click with me. I had to rate the latter 2/5 stars, as that was my honest rating. The first half had a lot of filler and posturing going on. Then things got much better - for a while - as a tumult of revelations poured in. The best part of Dr Anders' disappearance was the red herring it created. There was quite some good work present, but the bad outweighs the good. With this book, I'm no longer impatient to go on reading the series. I'll get around to it, but I'll take my time. The trouble with Urban Fantasy is that many authors don't know how to build interest when trying to tarry and dally. Fortunately for them, the fans of the genre aren't bothered by this. Secondly, this book had no humor I could latch on to. So it's safe to say Dead Witch Walking is superior to this one. That's my opinion. Bye.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Better than the first one, but one thing that's really bothering me is how uncool and not sexy at all the men in these stories are. Jeez, I understand the need for some strong female characters, but there's no need to forget how unbelievably great it is to have female and male characters being equally strong together and with their moments of weakness. That being said, Trent is totally awesome and a character with many facets to be explored. There was some great development for him and Rachel here, which made me eager for the next installment.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I enjoyed, but I think I've come to the conclusion that this just is not my fave genre...
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This novel held together much better than the first one. I still am at a loss as to why Rachel was convinced that Trent was a bad guy, and I don't understand why she would have such a grudge against him in the face of much worse bad guys. Her intuition is cute and all, but she goes off half cocked a lot on crusades that she seems to pull out of thin air. As I say, this tendency was mitigated in "The Good The Bad and The Undead."

    The story line was much more cohesive, and wrapped up some questions from the first novel while leaving some interesting problems for the future.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was such a fun audiobook! Years ago, I read the first several books in this series but never went any further for some reason. I meant to but I guess I got distracted by other shiny books or something. Since I knew I need a refresher before moving on with the series, I thought that a re-read would be a perfect choice. I am almost positive that I liked it even better this time around.This book starts with a bang. Rachel and Jenks are in the middle of a run....and things don't go as smoothly as they would have hoped. One thing leads to another and before you know it Rachel is in the middle of a much bigger case and has a new human sidekick to go with the gig. This book really has a lot packed into it with a pretty compelling mystery at the heart of the story. There are a lot of side plots that also keep the story moving.I love the characters. Rachel is just all kinds of awesome. I like she handles herself in really difficult situations. She keeps an even head and can think about things from different points of view. She also tries hard to do what is right. Jenks is nearly perfect. He is tough and always seems to add a lot to every scene he is a part of. Ivy is still a bit of a mystery but I like the tension she adds to story.Marguerite Gavin is the perfect choice for narrator with this series. She is somehow able to capture each of the different characters in this book flawlessly. Each character's voice was unique and fit their personality. I was able to stay completely focused on the story and had a hard time setting it aside to do anything else. I think that her narration really made the story come alive.I would highly recommend this series to fans of urban fiction. I do think that this is a series that really should be read in order since some of the story builds on previous books. I can't wait to move on to the next book in the series.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I really enjoyed this and will start the third in the series soon.

    The only problem I had with it was how slow the first half of the book was but it quickly picked up pace after the 50% mark and I was sucked into the story.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Much better than first book. There is more action but what's more important story is significantly better.

    But again little slow beginning.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Really like the characters, not in love with the writing for some reason. (It wasn't bad.) Like with the first book in the series I struggled to get into it (took me over 200 pages as compared to the 100 pages in the first). I pushed on through to finish because like I said, I like the characters -- but unfortunately, I'm not sure I'll spend the time on #3.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I love the whole hollows series. Rachel, Ivy and Jenks pull it off time and time again. Magic, mystery and danger follow them where ever they go.Harrison just keepings getting better. Fantastic series for people who like urban fantasy but find the sexual overload necessary. I look forward to each and every book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The FIB, or Federal Inderland Bureau asks Rachel Morgan for help in catching a serial killer who is targeting key-line witches. Trent, who already is a corrupt councilman, comes up as a suspect, it isn't surprising that Rachel jumps at the opportunity to take him down.Rachel Morgan is still her bad ass self, living as a bounty hunter with her partner Ivy, who is a vampire with even more urges for Rachel. Then there is Jenks, the pixie assistant, who lives in the church with Rachel and Ivy, along with his whole pixie family. I really like reading about Jenks, he's got amazing spunk and will do anything for Rachel, always having her back not matter what.Kim Harrison's books seem awfully long, and I feel like I'm always dragging through the books. Well, the first two anyways. I will be continuing the series because I have fallen in love with each of the characters, and can't wait to learn more about them. 5/5
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Fun story and characters, and much more interesting then the first book there were a few too many missing words, and parts that could have been cut for me to fully enjoy this somewhat laborious novel.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I'm really digging this series. It's fun and fast paced. Rachel is an endearing heronie. I enjoy the worldbuilding and Rachel's relationships with Ivy, Nick, Trent, etc. are complex which makes the story seem even more real.

    I'm glad the series is complete so I don't have to wait a year for my next visit to the Hollows!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Listened for Fun (Audible)Overall Rating: 4.00Story Rating: 3.75Character Rating: 4.25Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished:The Good, The Bad, and The Undead by Kim Harrison was a good follow-up and I am getting hooked on the series.Quick Thoughts:What I Liked:1: Rachel, Jenks, and Ivy2: The Action3: The Mystery4: The twisty, turny events of the storyWhat was Meh:1: Her dating life makes me crazy (not in a good way)2: Nick3: Not a lot moving forward in the world.Audio Thoughts: Narrated By Marguerite Gavin / Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Marguerite Gavin is perfect for Rachel! I am really enjoying this on audio and will skip the one that she didn't do. She really brings a little something extra to the table.Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! Reviews
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The Good, the Bad, and the Undead
    3 Stars

    The first book in the series was entertaining enough to continue on to the second, but Rachel and Ivy’s creepy relationship had me putting the book on the back burner halfway through. Nevertheless, a buddy read pulled me back into the story about a year later and I’m grateful to my buddies as the book improved a great deal in the second half.

    Harrison’s world building is very engaging. The dichotomy between humans and supernaturals and the distinctions between the various species makes for interesting reading and raises intriguing questions for future installments.

    The plot revolving around Rachel’s investigation into the disappearance and apparent deaths of several ley line witches develops slowly as new characters are introduced and the suspect pool expands. That said, the action heats up at the halfway mark and the climax and resolution are ultimately exciting and satisfying.

    Rachel is an intelligent and resourceful heroine, but her relationship with Ivy is seriously disturbing. Although Rachel’s sympathy and loyalty toward Ivy is understandable, Ivy is constantly overstepping the boundaries ostensibly out of a desire to help, but its seems more like an attempt at seduction. Moreover, Ivy’s aggression and Rachel’s feelings of guilt and remorse reek of abuse and a form of battered wife syndrome. All of this has a rather distasteful feel to it and puts a damper on an otherwise compelling story.

    Nick and Rachel’s romance is another problematic issue. Nick definitely has his own suspicious agenda and the developments in his characterization in this book do not bode well for the future nor do they endear him to me one iota. Hopefully, he is on his way out.

    On a more positive note, the mystery of Trent and Rachel’s connection, as warped as it seems at the moment, is the most captivating aspect of this book (and the first). Trent is a fascinating character. The more I learn about his enigmatic identity and morally ambiguous business dealings, the more I want to know. Thus, getting to the roots of his contentious relationship with Rachel and discovering what lies ahead for them both is what keeps me interested in continuing with the series.

    All in all, not a bad read despite its problems and the unanswered questions have me eager to read the next one.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    The Good, the Bad, and the Undead is tighter overall than Dead Witch Walking. There's one main plot that all the smaller threads feed into, and it's resolved more or less satisfactorily. I still struggle with Rachel's weird ambivalence about vampires - honestly, it feels more like gay panic than anything, some of the time. And Rachel's boyfriend, Nick, is so obviously bad news that his scenes are just exercises in frustration for the reader.

    But then, Rachel is not particularly perceptive, or very bright. She is still bafflingly fixated on Trent as the Source of All Evil, and she behaves like a poorly-trained dog when the mailman comes by every single time he appears, is mentioned, or is thought of. And... she's wrong. And it's really, really tedious to watch.

    So... it's not terrible. It moves fairly fast, and there are some delightful characters (Jenks is consistently funny, and if Rachel doesn't want Ivy, I'll take her.) Rachel herself still isn't a particularly sympathetic character, though.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I connected with Rachel Morgan much more in this second installment in the series. Surprisingly (since I did not feel the same way about the first in the series), I literally couldn't put this one down and read it all in one sitting. However, I still don't like Rachel Morgan very much. She is incredibly careless, and her carelessness usually ends up getting someone else hurt. Nick, and especially Ivy, suffer because of her thoughtlessness and immaturity. Jenks' kids seem more mature than Rachel at times.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is definitely a bit trashy, but really a good read in spite of that fact. Ivy, Rachel Morgan's vampire roommate, is the most complex character. In my opinion, she is far more interesting than Rachel herself and completely makes the books. For Twilight fans, here is a darker glimpse into the world of a self-loathing, conflicted creature of the night.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I finished this book last night - it wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I did enjoy it, but it seemed a bit forced to me. I did find the plot twists to be interesting enough to keep my attention to finish it. I will continue to read the series.I do like Rachel for the most part, but I find her to be incredibly selfish and careless. I also find the relationships to be contrived, forced in a lot of ways. I hope that she gets better as the series goes along because I do like the premise of the series and it has a great potential to be fantastic.