8.06.2009

Three Days to Dead Review

Evangeline ‘’Evy’’ Stone worked as a Dreg Bounty Hunter cleaning up the city by killing rogue goblins, trolls, vampires, and other creatures. She was part of a bounty hunter squad called a Triad but something went terribly wrong and all three people ended up dead.

But somehow Evangeline has been resurrected and has three days more to live. She starts her first day by waking up naked on a morgue slab with out much recollection of what happened to her. Evy now inhabits a stranger’s body and with her Triad all dead, there are not many people to go to for answers.

One phone number and name is still fresh in Evy’s mind so she reaches out to her boss aka her Handler, Wyatt. Wyatt informs Evy that he is the one who resurrected her because she knows something very important that she needs to tell him that could save the world. There was a rumor of the vampires uniting with goblins and if this happens it could cause horrible repercussions. Evy knows something and Wyatt needs to uncover this information to save everyone. But there’s one problem. Evy’s memories are very hazy and she can not remember what she needs to tell Wyatt.

With only three days until she dies again, the time ticks down as the two of them run for their lives as fugitives accused of crimes they didn’t commit. Will Evy be able to put together the clues as to why she and her squad were murdered? What does Evy know and will she remember in time to tell Wyatt?

Three Days to Dead is the debut urban fantasy novel by new author Kelly Meding. The story starts off with Evy Stone waking up on a morgue slab, naked and in another person’s body. I was immediately drawn into her world, curious, and anxious to find out how she ended up in this situation. The suspense is so intense in this book with the hours left for Evy to live counted down on the top of every chapter. Every scene is extremely vivid and I felt like I was right along side Evy, hiding from the cops behind the bushes. I could feel the branches scratch my body, my heart raced along with her, I was worried and scared, I felt everything she felt.

Even though this is an urban fantasy novel and we all know that vampires and goblins aren’t real and that people can’t really be resurrected after dying, Kelly Meding made me believe it could happen. I felt like Evy Stone was telling me her story and I knew her, she was my friend. As she ran around the city, desperate for answers, not knowing who she could trust, I was right there by her side through it all, nervously turning the pages long into the night.

When an author can make her characters come alive for the reader in such a way, I believe she has accomplished her goal. Three Days to Dead does not read like a debut novel. If I did not know this was Kelly Meding’s first book I wouldn’t believe you if you told me. The story is intricately written with sharp details, strong characterization, plenty of paranormal creatures, mystery, non -stop suspense, and a touch of romance.

Three Days to Dead is hands down the best urban fantasy novel that I’ve read, ever, and I’ve read a lot. Kelly Meding’s next book is due out in 2010 and has the working title As Lie the Dead. Overall, there is no way for me to properly express how breath taking and amazing Three Days to Dead truly is. I promise you this book will blow you away and make you wish she had a backlist for you to run out and buy. Three Days to Dead is an outstanding debut by a strong new voice in urban fantasy that demands to be heard.

Three Days to Dead will be released on November 24, 2009!
Pre -order your copy on Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Visit author Kelly Meding's website

10 comments:

  1. OMG, I've got to rad this! Fab review. :)

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  2. Hey Wendy! LOL I know you meant read cause I know you. :)

    Yes you do HAVE to read it. It's AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE!

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  3. Hi Rachael. Fabulous review. OMG I can not wait to read this book!!! It sounds so great and I've heard so many good things about it. Now your review made me want to read it even more.

    Hugssss
    LindaH

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  4. Oh, wow! I've heard such great things about this book, and now you!

    Okay, that settles it! I totally have to get it now!!! Thanks for the great review.

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  5. Wow, awesome review! I've been wanting to read this book since I first found out about awhile back but review makes me want to read it even more. But shesh Nov. 24th is a forever long way off. Thanks!

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  6. Hi Linda, Carolyn and Donna!
    Thanks! I'm glad you liked my review! Alot of times reviews convince me that I have to buy a book too so I am glad mine did that for you guys. It's an amazing book and I can't wait to hear what others think of it. I loved every bit!

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  7. Great review! Hadn't heard of this one, but it's definitely going on my wishlist! Thanks!

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  8. Hey Alexia!
    This book is beyond awesome. You HAVE to read it. I adored it!!!

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  9. Holy crap. Best you've ever read?! I have this one on my TBR but that is one ringing endorsement. Thank you!

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  10. Hi Angie!
    It's really great and I can't wait to see what everyone says about it once it's released. You have to read it! :)

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