Reviewed by: Rabid Reads. 
 This was the first time that I've read a CHARLEY DAVIDSON novel, so I was a little worried that the story just wouldn't be the same without Lorelei King's narration, and yes I did miss her sultry voice (audiobook's been pre-ordered!), but I regret nothing. EIGHTH GRAVE AFTER DARK was the installment that I've been craving since Darynda Jones began laying her trail of breadcrumbs in FIRST GRAVE ON THE RIGHT. We get answers to oh so many questions, to the point that I'll be hitting play on my iPhone the moment it shows up because one pass wasn't nearly enough. 
 Lately this series has been on my 'easy listening' playlist thanks to it's snarky humour, scorching romance, and the fact that it's, for the most part, mindless entertainment. Well, that all changes with this latest addition; Charley's working a case--from the confines of a convent no less--and her latest problematic spooks aren't stalking her in order to cross over. Oh, and she's eight months preggo. AND, the prophesy is not even close to being done with her yet. I typed up a list of must-remember events, and I have sixteen bullet points. SIXTEEN! 
 I found that the author waited a touch too long to fill readers in on what's what; it seemed like she saved every single reveal for this installment, and as much as I loved finally getting to open Pandora's Box, it was a bit much to take in all at once. Practically every page had an ah-ha moment, but as gratifying as the discoveries were, this novel wasn't nearly as funny as some of the previous volumes, so while it was a strong addition in many respects, it didn't deliver in all areas. Still, the Mr. Wong mystery was solved, that's all that matters. 
 Jones definitely hit all of the right notes where my favourite characters were concerned. Cookie & Ubie are sneaking up on Charley & Reyes, and I'm really diggin' Osh too. I even started to like Denise, Davidson's witch of a stepmom, which was weird, but I'm so over her now. I was however disappointed that there's still drama between the lead couple; they persist on doing stuff behind each other's backs. I mean, it's looking like their kid might be Earth's only hope, so maybe they should get their act together because the fate of humanity quite possibly hangs in the balance. Just a thought. 
 EIGHTH GRAVE AFTER DARK was a critical book in the CHARLEY DAVIDSON series, and despite my minor quibbles, I will be downloading the audio on Tuesday, and spending the next nine hours with Darynda Jones and Lorelei King for a repeat performance!