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The Corpse Whisperer (An Allie Nighthawk Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by H.R. Boldwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Welcome to the world of Allie Nighthawk, corpse whisperer and bad ass zombie hunter.

“If you raise deadheads, you’d better be able to put ‘em down. Nobody said it was pretty. But in this day, when vampires aren’t just for breakfast anymore, and the dead are disposable pawns for necromancers, someone has to ante up. Looks like I won the lotto. Imagine my delight. You should thank me, really, because the world is batshit crazy.”

When the zombie population spikes and no one knows why, it’s up to Allie to solve the mystery. But there’s a hitch. She’s stuck babysitting Leo Abruzzi, a zombie-bitten gangster who’s turning state’s evidence. But the mob and a powerful necromancer will stop at nothing to take Leo and Allie down.

Allie Nighthawk is Anita Blake on steroids, with a fondness for leather and Jack on the rocks. She has a healthy dose of Stephanie Plum and Rachel Morgan in her, too, though she’d never admit it. The battle between good and evil just got wicked fun.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HHFC3RS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Third Street Press (December 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2150 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,038 ratings

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H. R. Boldwood

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H.R. Boldwood, author of "The Corpse Whisperer" series, is a writer of horror and speculative fiction. In another incarnation, Boldwood is a Pushcart Prize nominee and was awarded the 2009 Bilbo Award for creative writing by Thomas More College. Publication credits include, “Killing it Softly,” “Short Story America,” “Bete Noir,” “Everyday Fiction,” “Toys in the Attic,” “Floppy Shoes Apocalypse II,” “Pilcrow and Dagger,” and “Sirens Call.”

Boldwood’s characters are often disreputable and not to be trusted. They are kicked to the curb at every conceivable opportunity when some poor, unsuspecting publisher welcomes them with open arms. No responsibility is taken by this author for the dastardly and sometimes criminal acts committed by this ragtag group of miscreants.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Fun and fast, enjoyable story
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Fun and fast, enjoyable story
I have to love The Corpse Whisperer’s Allie Nighthawk. She’s everything I aspire to be… if I ever find myself as an independent contractor for management of the undead. Funny, smart and practical, she has a unique way of looking at things and she isn’t shy about sharing.An interesting concept, Allie has the ability to awaken the dead for the practical purpose of solving crimes. Who makes a better witness than the victim? Unfortunately, putting them back to sleep isn’t as simple—and that’s where things get interesting.Set in Cincinnati, there is plenty of detail in the writing to make it believable. The dialogue has plenty of snap and the plot is surprising and moves quickly. And she’s a dog lover. What’s not to like? I enjoyed the story and look forward to the sequel. The Corpse Whisperer is great entertainment.
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Polly Helms
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Author
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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This book grabbed me from the first sentence. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series and her other books in general. Love finding new, exciting authors to read. Give her a try!
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Yolanda M. O'Donnell
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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Entertaining, characters worth investing the time to enjoy. Looking forward to next books in series. Allie & Bonnie are a joy.
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John Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, smart and non-stop zombie thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
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Not a regular reader of zombie stories, with flesh-eating biters and the like, I hesitated to buy the book, but after listening to a friend’s rendition, I bought it, and I read it…Non-stop! And, after finishing the book, I found myself peering around corners at any unusual sound, casting my eyes on “questionable” people, looking for the likes of some of the book’s characters, and awakening at night, checking on my dog’s mid-night barks or growls.

Boldwood takes the reader through her book with an explicit, and likely possible, “true” story of a mafia bookkeeper, “tell all to the grand jury,” in exchange for his “life.” The Corpse Whisperer is filled with humor, compassion and horror….the hero, being Allie Nighthawk, an independent contractor to the local police department, with her “God given” ability to raise people from the dead, to solve crimes. Her relationship with the police department and the media is constantly a mix of challenge and humor, Nighthawk trying to ascertain her true feelings for her boss, and perhaps, a new FBI agent, and her roll as a raiser of the dead, often guided and even misguided by her alter ego.

I can’t wait for the continuing drama and fun in the next book! Boldwood is an extraordinary writer and creates scenes as if one is on the spot, experiencing, first hand, all the action.
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Aussie
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, Humorous & Different
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
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What a wonderful, entertaining, humorous and very different story. I absolutely loved it. None of the characters are perfect, but they’re an entertaining lot. The different slant on the necromancer and the zombies is intriguing, and the side characters add to the mystery. Can't wait for the next book to find out what else happens! I recommend this read for any UF fan looking for something different.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly good
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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I don't think I have ever read any zombie books. I got this one free & hadn't read the synopsis. I almost stopped reading when I realized zombies were involved. Yet, I didn't & enjoyed this book tremendously. The characters were well developed & had complicated. There was action & quiet. I doubt I will start reading zombie books, but I would read another one by this aut
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George L. Scheper
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Mystery with Unique Characters and Plot Twists
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
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I thought I'd give this book a try and boy am I glad I did. The main character Allie is easy to love (think Stephanie Plum) with the added touch of zombies run amuck. The book is fast moving, amazingly funny in the midst of mayhem, murder and betrayal. Allie doesn't pull any punches. She is as irreverent as she is dedicated to her work, her cop partner, her pets, etc.. Did I mention her alter ego? That little voice in her head playing devil or angel as needed. As for the author, HR Boldwood has a unique, creative and very cheeky style of writing. I can't wait to read the next one, as I could not put this one down.
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JKom
3.0 out of 5 stars An unpleasant heroine made this a heavy slog
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2021
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I accidentally picked up Bk 2 without reading Bk 1, but I don't feel I missed anything. The plot and characters are very easy to pick up on immediately.

What makes it easy is that the author is a master of cliches. Just reverse the genders, and there you have it. To compare Ms. Boldwood's Allie Nighthawk, who is a shallow, profane, thoughtless, sloppy, jerk – or whatever the female equivalent may be these days – to the much better-written Anita Blake, is a great disservice to Blake's author, Laurell K. Hamilton. Hamilton has certainly slipped in recent years but her original cast of characters have distinctive, complex personalities; plus Hamilton's dialogue is light years beyond Boldwood's flat, repetitive exchanges.

Allie is one of the more dislikable heroines I've encountered. Ms. Boldwood's saving grace is the delightful character, gangster/incipient zombie Leo Abruzzi. Allie and her partner Rico are trying to keep him alive long enough to testify against the Mob – but why are they being attacked by so many zombies?

The answer takes time to unravel, and along the way Leo goes from being a fussy, irritating low-life to becoming someone we are rooting for. The tragedy is inevitable, but the pathos it evokes is undeniably sweet.

Thanks to Leo, I did read the book all the way through. But I don't think I'll be continuing this series.
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GB
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
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I really liked all the characters in this book They were interesting and diverse, not cookie cutter at all. The plot was fast-paced, interesting, suspenseful, and at times humorous. Allie Nighthawk is no one's doormat. She does what she thinks is right and doesn't apologize for it. She is never portrayed as a stupid bimbo ( I hate that), but her male partner in crime is kind of an idiot when it comes to he reporter girlfriend.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars When they're dead they're dead, aren't they
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2021
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Well written snd paced this is an enjoyable if somewhat dark book. Allie Nighthawk, the main character, is well developed and fleshed out athough admittedly somewhat quirky and in need of remembering the old saying about engaging brain before opening her mouth.
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Ms. Theresa M. Derwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Snarky, smart zombie raising fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2021
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Allie Nighthawk is a Corpse Whisperer - a zombie raiser and Hunter, in a world where the Z Virus turns some into deadheads and just kills others.
She works with the Cincinnati police on ad hoc jobs, partnered with dashing Detective Rico.
She’s involved in what seems to be a mutation of the virus and gets stuck on protection detail for Leo Abruzzi, a mob money guy. Also on protection detail is gorgeous blue eyed FBI Agent Sean Ferris.
I love this series, and as far as zombie raisers go, it’s up there with the Anita Blake series and as LKH is about to start a new series, it’s the perfect time to become addicted to Allie Nighthawk.
She’s uncouth, snarky, smart and funny. She also comes with a dog, a bird and a frenemy neighbour Nonnie, who is the pensioner I one day aspire to be.
There’s lots of action, humour, emotion and blood, brains and guts.
Terrific stuff.
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P. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong heroine
Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2021
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This book is not for anyone who wants light and sweet. I have to admit it took me a couple of chapters before i got into it. Allie is as hard as they come and i found it difficult to like her to begin with. But then i started seeing another side. The story is peppered with humour and yes some heartache, which touched me deeply. Highly recommended.
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PeterOf Malvern
4.0 out of 5 stars This sure is different
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2021
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Forget all the other weird and wonderful spooky books. This one is on its own- and it doesn't disappoint. Enjoy!!!
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M.A.SPRIGGS
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun and entertaining read
Reviewed in Australia on July 7, 2020
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While I'm not really into zombies I really enjoyed this book. The lead, a sarcastic short tempered, and wise-ass zombie hunter, is entertaining and fun. Well written with a fast paced action packed storyline and lots of witty banter. Highly w.
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