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Curse of the Spellmans (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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In this sidesplittingly funny follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Spellman Files, San Francisco’s own highly functioning yet supremely dysfunctional family of private investigators are back on the case in another mystery full of suspicion, surveillance, humor, and surprise from award-winning author Lisa Lutz.
When Izzy Spellman, PI, is arrested for the fourth time in three months, she writes it off as a job hazard. She’s been (obsessively) keeping surveillance on a suspicious next door neighbor (suspect’s name: John Brown), convinced he’s up to no good—even if her parents (the management at Spellman Investigations) are not.
When the (displeased) management refuses to bail Izzy out, it is Morty, Izzy’s octogenarian lawyer, who comes to her rescue. But before he can build a defense, he has to know the facts. Over weak coffee and diner sandwiches, Izzy unveils the whole truth and nothing but the truth—as only she, a thirty-year-old licensed professional, can.
When not compiling Suspicious Behavior Reports on all her family members, staking out her neighbor, or trying to keep her sister, Rae, from stalking her “best friend,” Inspector Henry Stone, Izzy has been busy attempting to apprehend the copycat vandal whose attacks on Mrs. Chandler’s holiday lawn tableaux perfectly and eerily match a series of crimes from 1991–92, when Izzy and her best friend, Petra, happened to be at their most rebellious and delinquent. As Curse of the Spellmans unfolds, it’s clear that Morty may be on retainer, but Izzy is still very much on the case...er, cases—her own and that of every other Spellman family member.
Lisa Lutz brings her trademark wit and humor back in what Publishers Weekly calls a “sparkling sequel.” (Re)meet the Spellmans, a family in which eavesdropping is a mandatory skill, locks are meant to be picked, past missteps are never forgotten, and blackmail is the preferred form of negotiation—all in the name of unconditional love.
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"Looking for a laugh out loud funny read? Izzy Spellman is your girl. She is a private investigator who refuses to grow up. But unlike Stephanie Plum, she is intelligent and we don't need to know what she eats all day long. Izzy is flawed but lovable and she always means well."
— Kim (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Another breathless tale of comic woe…It’s nice to hear such an original voice.”
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“This lighthearted romp…is delightful…The quirky Spellman family is still fun.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Ari Graynor’s saucy reading makes a laugh-out-loud event of the Spellman family’s shenanigans…Graynor’s delivery and timing are perfection…[Her] vocal personality and range capture all the family pandemonium. Energetic and precise…Don’t miss it!”
— AudioFile
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A 2009 Macavity Award Nominee for Best Mystery Novel
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A 2009 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee for Best Novel
Curse of the Spellmans Listener Reviews
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" Will Isabel ever figure out her life? I really enjoy this main character, but as a mother, I want to shake her sometimes! Love the sarcasm and humor - on to book #3... "
— Renee, 1/25/2014 -
" Cute, simple and entertaining- just don't listen to it as an audiobook- the frequent reading of 'transcripts' was awful "
— Lea, 1/20/2014 -
" Two words: Henry Stone (I love him!) and can't wait to read more of his relationships with the Spellman clan. "
— Marissa, 1/9/2014 -
" A sequel that was better than the first book, which was already pretty good. Lots of fun, quirky family with serious boundary issues, new characters and new development of old characters. Izzy remains a great, flawed narrator. "
— Christina, 1/9/2014 -
" I love Izzy and the insanity of the whole Spellman clan. This is a fun read that I've read before and will read again. "
— Maggie, 1/3/2014 -
" I thought the only problem with this book was that the "bad guy" was obviously not so bad. Otherwise, Stephanie Plum could learn from Izzie Spellman... "
— Cynthiaj, 12/26/2013 -
" 5 stars because of doctor who "
— Charlie, 12/25/2013 -
" Cute sequel to a cute first book. Lite but likable. "
— Michael, 12/11/2013 -
" I am in love with this hilarious mystery series. "
— Melissa, 12/3/2013 -
" I LOVED this book! It was hilarious and Izzy's investigations had me turning the pages as fast as I could to find out what happened next! "
— Jamie, 11/21/2013 -
" If you liked the first book or enjoy the Stephanie Plum series you should enjoy this one. A dysfunctional family of private eyes that provides plenty of entertainment for the "normal" people. I did find the constant footnotes a little distracting. "
— Jo, 11/12/2013 -
" Such a good series. I think I liked this book better than the first one. Can't wait to start on the 3rd one. "
— Tempie, 11/10/2013 -
" Great read. Entertaining and funny. "
— Tracey, 10/14/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this one more than the first one. It's a quick read that had me laughing. "
— Lisa, 7/5/2013 -
" Fun read. Talk about a dysfunctional family! "
— Jean, 1/23/2013 -
" I got to know the Spellmans even better in this second novel and I think the plot is somewhat more complex than in the first book. Again, some laughs. "
— Althea, 1/14/2013 -
" Can't believe I was missing out on all these antics "
— The, 10/10/2012 -
" I want to be a member of the Spellman family. "
— Mia, 3/31/2012 -
" This series can always be counted on for a quick fun read a la Stephanie Plum. "
— Jennifer, 2/15/2012 -
" Terrific follow-up to the first novel! Highly, highly recommend it, if you liked The Spellmans #1. "
— Rohit, 12/13/2011 -
" Even funnier than the first one (The Spellman Files). I look forward to more in the series from this very talented writer. "
— Abby, 11/14/2011 -
" Good book - lots of laughs!! "
— Kathy, 10/12/2011 -
" Fun book I liked this one better than the first. The people are quirky but endearing. "
— Robbin, 9/25/2011 -
" can't get enough of the spellmans! "
— Shelby, 7/10/2011 -
" Very fun sequel to the Spellmans book #1. Extra fun if you're living in San Francisco and all the locations in the book mean something to you.<br/> "
— Vjaffee, 5/11/2011 -
" This book is truly zany! The Spellmans and their minions are delightfully nuts! "
— Marg, 4/26/2011 -
" Pretty funny and easy to read.. <br/>A bit diasapppointed though, since I quickly figured out what Subject's secret activities were... <br/> "
— Cla, 4/24/2011 -
" Points off because I guessed what John Brown was up to right off the bat. "
— Elizabeth, 4/20/2011 -
" I love Izzy Spellman. These book are just fun and nice quick read. "
— Leahc, 4/20/2011 -
" Some of the material was recycled from the first book; that got kind of boring. Otherwise, it was the same, funny novel about a crazy family of detectives. Definitely a good beach read. "
— Elisa, 3/27/2011 -
" This is a cute, funny book. It's very easy to read and great for the pool or beach. "
— Kirsten, 3/15/2011 -
" Fun mind-candy! Great to read when you have lots of worries and can't sleep. Isabel Spellman is out-of-control. She spies on her neighbor. She also dates him. She gets arrested- 4 times! Dysfunctional families at it's best. Light, funny, great characters. "
— Nancy, 3/14/2011 -
" the same as above, a nice diversion "
— Barb, 3/12/2011
About Lisa Lutz
Lisa Lutz is the New York Times bestselling, Alex Award-winning author of the Spellman Files series and The Swallows, among other novels. She has also written for film and TV, including HBO's The Deuce.