The Dead Travel Fast Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Say 3 1/2. Just a bit.... Formulaic. "

" I loved this book! And the last two pages... fantastic!! "

" Even better than the Lady Julia mysteries! This is so rich in detail, so imaginative, so atmospheric. More than just a vampire tale, it's romantic, mysterious, well-written, and full of history. "

" I'm not a big reader in the vampire sub-genre, but I liked how this book sustained doubt throughout the story about whether or not there was something paranormal going on. The heroine is a well educated Victorian and somewhat interesting but not well rounded enough to really draw you in. The hero is even less well explored. The mystery plot started slow, heated up in the second half, and had a good resolution -- but then the book ends very abruptly, summing up a year (or more?) of the heroine's life in the last five pages. To me, it felt like the author wanted to end the book with the chapter before the last one, and the publisher pressed her into tacking on a different ending. "

" Deals with a young woman's adventure into Romania during the Victorian Era. Listed as an adult/young adult read. One scene with sexual content, but not described in any detail. "

" I would have to give it one and half stars. I really like her Lady Julia series (although, like others I prefer the covers before they went all romance novel), but this one didn't satisfy. It definitely had a Gothic feel but I didn't buy the relationship between the two main characters. Definitely not sold on their instant attraction and resulting "relationship". I can't recommend this one but I will probably still read the next in her Lady Julia series. "

" very enjoyable, and manages to remain believable while handling what is perhaps the least believable of all subjects. takes vampires into a fresh new light while relegating them to a mere piece in the fabric of the story. "

" Another Deanna Raybourn book that I really enjoyed (although not quite as much as the Julia Grey books). The mystery kept me guessing and I was actually quite surprised by the culprit- which is always a sign of a good book for me. "

" I gave this 4 stars simply because I couldn't put it down. "

" There is nothing quite so sinfully delightful as settling down with a Deanna Raybourn book. Mystery, Romance, History--it's all there. Deanna is a superb author! "

" It had so much plot potential but fell flat. There were several unanswered questions that left me frustrated. Despite the unfortunate lack of proper ending, I still love Deanna Raybourn and her writing style. "

" No where as good as the first series, I expect I will read the second book coming out sometime this fall, but if the plot isn't better I will not be reading anymore of this particular series. "

" I like Deanna Raybourn's writing and am a fan of her Lady Julia Grey series, but her latest novel revolves around a vampire theme that has been overplayed of late and the storyline lacks an edge. "

" If you like the romantic telling of Dracula, then you might like this book. Good ending. Is he or isn't he? "

" Entertaining book and another interesting character - though the ending was a bit too pat for me. Still enjoyed the read "

" Not as good as the Silent in the Grave series. Didn't have a strong enough plot. "

" Absolutely fantastic! As good as the debut of Raybourn's Lady Julia series, if not better. Theodora was an enchanting leading lady. The gothic atmosphere of the Carpathian mountains was captivating. I wanted to be in the castle with the characters! I can't wait for Raybourn's next book! "

" 3.5 Stars. An enjoyable Victorian gothic tale combining the folk tales and local superstitions of Transylvania with murder, suspense, and romance. Not as fabulously addictive as the Julia Grey stories, but still a good, satisfying read. "

" I really wanted to like this one, but it turned out to be a quaint little "vampire" story with a silly protagonist. Hmm...wonder where we've seen that before? Everywhere! "

" Great! But,alas, not my favorite. I look forward to the next. "

" An enjoyable read. Part romance. Part horror. Part mystery. Somewhat reminiscent of Bram Stoker's Dracula...Theodora Lestrange playing a female version of Jonathan Harker. "

" Uncertain how to explain unexplainable happenings while visiting a castle in Transylvania, Theodora starts to think there might be something to the rumors of vampires and werewolves. But, while not everything is explained, there are definitely humans behind some of the mysterious happenings. "