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    Every Which Way But Dead

    Written by Kim Harrison

    Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

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    From New York Times best-selling author, Kim Harrison, comes the third book in her brilliant Hollows series; packed with the perfect balance of wry humour and thrilling action, which will delight fans of thrillers and fantasy alike.

    If you make a deal with the devil, can you still save your soul?

    To avoid becoming the love-slave of a depraved criminal vampire, bounty-hunter and witch, Rachel Morgan, is cornered into a deal that could promise her an eternity of suffering.

    But eternal damnation is not Rachel's only worry. Her vampire roommate, Ivy, has rediscovered her taste for blood and is struggling to keep their relationship platonic, her boyfriend, Nick, has disappeared – perhaps indefinitely, and she's being stalked by an irate pack of werewolves.

    And then there's also the small matter of the turf war raging in Cincinnati's underworld; one that Rachel began and will have to finish before she has the smallest hope of preserving her own future.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateJul 19, 2012
    ISBN9780007493890
    Author

    Kim Harrison

    The only girl in a large family of boys, former tomboy Kim Harrison invented the first Brigadier General Barbie in self-defence. She shoots a very bad game of pool and rolls a very good game of dice. When not at her keyboard, she enjoys lounging on the couch with a bowl of popcorn watching action movies with The-Guy-In-The-Leather-Jacket. She plays her Ashiko drum when no one is listening, and is hard to find when the moon is new.

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    • 4/5
      Another entertaining entry in an enjoyable series with an interesting take on same sex love and romance (in the form of Ivy's feelings for Rachel).
    • 4/5
      The Hollows by Kim Harrison is definitely one of my favorite series of all time. Every Which Way But Dead is the third book in the series and is another example of the excellent writing of Kim Harrison. I think I'd enjoy reading her grocery list.Rachel is in trouble. She's wrestling the demon Al to keep her freedom; trying to find her way in her relationship with Ivy, her roommate; getting hot under the collar for Kistan, the vampire; and arguing with her partner, Jenks. So, yah, everything's normal.While the story is great, the genius as always in this series is the characters. Harrison writes characters that can pop off the page and go out to dinner with you. As long as it's not Piscary, the vampire kingpin. You can read this book without reading the first two in the series, but I think it would be more enjoyable to start with the first book, Dead Witch Walking and read them in order. This series is a must read for paranormal/supernatural vampire, pixy, werewolf fans!
    • 4/5
      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.
    • 5/5
      I actually really enjoyed this book. Of the series, this has been my favorite so far. I was anxious to finish it, but I also didn't want to finish it because I didn't want it to be over with.I will say that I was disappointed by the climax of the story. I was hoping for more of the scene in the ever-after, or at least more than a 'oops, Rachel passed out and woke up with another mark' kind of thing.Overall, I did really enjoy the book and can't wait for more.
    • 5/5
      I love to read a series that just keeps on getting better with each book. The characters in this book keeps getting better to Rachel, Jenks, Ivy, and all the others.
    • 5/5
      Book 3 of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series was fantastic. Rachel's business partnership with Ivy brings even more stress. Kisten becomes even more persistent now that the master vampire Piscary has been tagged by Rachel. And Rachel's trouble with the demon, Al, becomes more complex. Harrison weaves a magical story full of complexity and depth that really brings Cincinnati's Hollow to life. Nothing is ever too dull in Rachel's life.
    • 2/5
      This book didn't really get going for me until around 300 pages in--not great, when it clocks out at ~450. The last action-packed bit was fun, though; I just wish that the beginning hadn't been so uninspiring. But I'm starting the next book right now, so obviously this wasn't that much of a deterrent.
    • 4/5
      The Algaliarept plotline leaves me cold, but the world and its inhabitants remain fascinating. Kisten and Rachel are hot together, and it's nice seeing Rachel feeling free to enjoy herself. David the were is an interesting addition to this world, as are the details about Rachel and Trent's joint past.
    • 4/5
      An enjoyable read, but by this point the character of Rachel is starting to get on my nerves. I'd prefer to give this 3.5 stars.
    • 3/5
      I am slightly tired of Rachel acquiring demon marks. The thrill has worn off. I do, however, still get a kick out of Kisten. So, maybe it evens out?
    • 2/5
      An ok light read, but it felt overly convoluted and I didn’t love it.
    • 4/5
      Just as much fun as the other books in this series. More complications in Rachel’s personal life, of course, and more difficult jobs. It’s nice to see the characters, especially Rachel, evolve and grow as they discover more about themselves, their relationships and their skill set. Waiting impatiently to get my hands on more!
    • 3/5
      The previous two books were better. It's still an interesting series, but there is chapter towards the end that made me consider dropping the series all together.
    • 4/5
      Rachel has this thing about getting into trouble. She has become a demon's familiar, which means she has to watch her back all the time now. She takes up with a vampire (not Ivy!) and goes back to work for Trent. This is a page turner, and is a bit more steamy than the last two, but for my money, not quite as good as the two previous, or the one to come.
    • 5/5
      I started reading this one on a plane and the flight just (pardon the pun) flew by. The other passengers probably thought my giggling was a bit strange -- good thing they didn't know I also had the urge to bite them! I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but Harrison really seemed to hit her stride with this one. My only criticism is that for some reason this book had far too many typos of the variety produced by the typical spellchecker (e.g. "base" for "bass"); only a minor distraction, though.
    • 3/5
      I thought this book was light on answers and reveals. Harrison fleshes out Kisten more as a character, and we learn some new details about Trent, but while it sets up new plot lines for future books (and introduces new characters), on its own it was lacking for me. Luckily, I do not need to wait for the next book in the series to continue reading.
    • 5/5
      This was my favorite of the series... by far... it was very suspenseful, had some great character development, and the author even managed to make the relationship between Rachel and Ivy make more sense (I did not like where it had gone in the previous book in the series). The only complaint I have about the story, actually, is that the Jenks thread struck me as poorly justified (i.e. his behavior didn't really make sense) and as far as I can tell his overreaction played out the way it did because the author didn't need him in this story and it was easier to have him out of it, than to write some sensible reason as to why he wouldn't be accompanying Rachel. I liked how the romantic thread played out. I'm glad Nick wasn't a big player in this story (he's such a weakling and isn't nearly good enough for Rachel) and I even enjoyed the butt-kickings that Rachel doled out. I'm not completely sure what the whole demon scene near the end meant, but I suppose it'll play out in the next book in the series. Which, of course, I'm going to read.
    • 4/5
      This felt like a transition book. It's a little less powerful than the first two books, but there's still greatness present in that I have fully invested in Rachel, Ivy, Jenks, etc. and will enjoy a lot with them in it. I was a little disappointed in the whole Jenks and Rachel fiasco, but that will turn itself around soon, I'm positive. Algaliarept is maybe one of my favorite villains. That could in part be due to the great narration by Marguerite Gavin. Highly recommend on audio if you're planning on reading this series. Here's to hoping that the series stays strong.
    • 5/5
      I really liked this book. I've enjoyed watching Rachel's character become more proficient in her magick throughout the 3 books of this series. And mmmm... yummy Kisten... I'm glad he's playing a more prominent role in this book too, and we get to learn more about him as a person. (And that Rachel is finally ready to kick Nick to the curb as she turns an admiring eye towards Kisten. But I won't say too much there and ruin it for you.)Ivy is no longer vamping out all the time over Rachel, and their relationship, while still very platonic, is less stressed than it was in the previous book.That said, I think I still liked the 2nd book the best so far of these three, although this is still a very close 2nd, tied with the first one.
    • 5/5
      Lets start by saying this is my favorite Author and Series! That said Rachel is back to give A1 a headache and change the rules of the game as always. In the process we get to meet a new character Ceri. I believe the future is going to be quite interesting where Ceri is concerned. She has some new tricks that Rachel can put up her sleeve. Kim Harrison has delievered another page turning action never stopping adventure through the Hollows.
    • 3/5
      Continuing the series... these stand alone fairly well, although things like demon marks spill over the books in the series and it might be awkward to pick up all the pieces of threads that turn it into a series as they are starting to get thicker.Pretty much pointing out that the person who thinks best wins the fights if they can survive long enough - big guns might be better in the immediate, but if the big gun doesn't do it in one shot you're in trouble if you can't think well too. Whilst it's a good moral for a story it's kind of laid on thick in places.Various bits of past are revealed but it's done in such a way that there's plenty more plot development to come along the lines still, and some more lines thrown in for good measure.
    • 3/5
      I keep making my way through this series, hoping that at some point I will really, really like it. So far, I've been somewhat disappointed. There is so much potential in the story lines and characters, but to me, there always seems to be something lacking. The characters and their relationships are not fully developed, and the story lines are often awkward, implausible, and seemingly hurriedly put together to just end the book already. For example, I don't feel that Nick and Rachel's relationship was ever very important in the story lines. There was no real connection established. Then we are expected to be upset when he is absent for most of this third installment in the series, and what's more, believe that Rachel herself is heartbroken by his absence? It's even less believable when it barely takes Rachel five minutes to end up in bed with another character because he made her feel pretty (well, maybe it was more than five minutes, but it wasn't a whole lot longer than that!). One of the highlights of the series for me is Jenks, and sadly, he was absent for most of this book as well. The ending was quite disappointing and unbelievable. That Big Al would do what he did (don't want to spoil it for you!) makes no sense, especially considering all the effort he expended on Rachel to get her right where he wanted her. I keep hoping that things will come together and I will actually like Rachel Morgan, but I'm starting to have my doubts.
    • 4/5
      The continuing adventures of Rachel Morgan, witch and now demon's familiar. In this outing, Rachel tries to get out of her deal with a demon and goes on a date with a vampire. Good addition to the series, very plucky heroine.
    • 4/5
      I really like this series. In this entry, there’s a *little* less danger for Rachel and a little more romance. Along the way, there’s a lot she’s learning about herself, even if she sometimes doesn’t like what she learns. There’s less Ivy and Jenks in this book, and I kinda missed Jenks, but at least Rachel wasn’t fending off Ivy every other chapter. There’s also a new character introduced into Rachel’s life, and I’m curious about what sort of role David the Were will play in the future.
    • 3/5
      In this book Rachel (main character) gets a giant bunch of problems thrown at her all at the same time. She deals with a distant boyfriend, a half-crazed vampire roommate, a pissed off pixy, a 1000 year old elf/demon familiar, and loads more. While reading this book I am happy about my common nothing overwhelming kind of life because if I had Rachel’s life I’d die of exhaustion. The author definitely has a key for keeping things interesting the whole way through the book but at the same time easy to follow. She’s very consistant with her other novels’ story line and keeps everything rolling smoothly. She doesn’t back track to cover lost ground from previous books like some authors do. Where you could pick up the 8th book in a series and know about everything that has happened the past books with no problem. I hate that. If you read a series, read it from the beginning or don’t read it at all. Anyways the author has done a good job so far of not turning her books into supernatural smut books which I appreciate. I’ve always been about the progressive of a story not the details of imtimate acts every other page. Kim Harrison is becoming one of my favorites. I love a flawed heroine that gets out of sticky situation only by the skin of her teeth. Can’t wait to read the next one to find out what happens next. I wish I lived in the Hollows…..
    • 4/5
      Another great book by Kim Harrison. Nice easy to read fantasy book. I would recommend it to anyone who loves light fantasy.
    • 4/5
      great book.... reading the whole series
    • 4/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: Some days, you just can't win. Witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan's managed to escape her corrupt company, survive living with a vampire, start her own runner service, and face down a vampire master.But her vampire roommate Ivy is off the wagon, her human boyfriend Nick is out of town indefinitely and doesn't sound like he's coming back while the far-too-seductive vampire Kisten is looking way too tempting, and there's a turf war erupting in Cincinnati's underworld.And there's a greater evil still. To put the vampire master behind bars and save her family, Rachel made a desperate bargain and now there's hell to pay—literally. For if Rachel cannot stop him, the archdemon Algaliarept will pull her into the sorcerous ever-after to forfeit her soul as his slave. Forever.My Rating: Good ReadThis book was a lot more fun for me, and that's a relief since I had polarizing experiences with both book one and book two. I'm not only happy to keep reading at this point, but wondering how I'll go about catching up once I get through the last book I own, which is book five. Will I start downloading them on my Kindle? Get the mass markets through Paperback Swap? Who knows, but at this point, I'm happy to keep reading. Rachel's growing a bit, and while mistakes are made, the story is definitely captivating because the stakes feel a lot higher. Lots of action in this book, and if you're a reader of this series, not a book you'll want to miss.Spoilers, yay or nay?: Yay. Some interesting developments in this book that I want to discuss, so if you're not caught up through book three in this series, do not read the full review, which you can find at my blog, which is linked below. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome. REVIEW: Kim Harrison's EVERY WHICH WAY BUT DEADHappy Reading!
    • 3/5
      I enjoy this series, although the alternative reality aspect of it is not entirely to my taste. Among the necessary aspects of the vampire legend that appear in this book are the sexual tension and the element of danger--and this between the female witch and a female vampire. I read this book somewhat disjointedly, so I am having difficulty remembering it as a whole. Maybe a little to much crises one after another. (This copy is ink damaged.)
    • 3/5
      Rachel Morgan is very interesting. While this book didn't pull me in like I thought it would I still wanted to finish the book because the characters are interesting. The relationship between Rachel and Ivy is kinda weird still, but maybe soon it wont be so much. Kisten seems to be the relief between the two almost.. and Trent is a character that I find intriguing. Will be continuing with this series.