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    Every Which Way But Dead

    By Kim Harrison

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    In Every Which Way But Dead, witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan's managed to escape her corrupt company, survive living with a vampire, start her own runner service, and face down a vampire master. 

    But her vampire roommate Ivy is off the wagon, her human boyfriend Nick is out of town indefinitely and doesn't sound like he's coming back while the far-too-seductive vampire Kisten is looking way too tempting, and there's a turf war erupting in Cincinnati's underworld.

    And there's a greater evil still. To put the vampire master behind bars and save her family, Rachel made a desperate bargain and now there's hell to pay--literally. For if Rachel cannot stop him, the archdemon Algaliarept will pull her into the sorcerous ever-after to forfeit her soul as his slave. Forever.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061741838
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    Kim Harrison

    Kim Harrison is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published more than two dozen books, spanning the gamut from young adult, accelerated-science thriller, and several anthologies and has scripted two original graphic novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, nonrelated, urban fantasy projects.

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    • 4/5
      The Algaliarept plotline leaves me cold, but the world and its inhabitants remain fascinating. Kisten and Rachel are hot together, and it's nice seeing Rachel feeling free to enjoy herself. David the were is an interesting addition to this world, as are the details about Rachel and Trent's joint past.
    • 4/5
      The premise: ganked from BN.com: Some days, you just can't win. Witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan's managed to escape her corrupt company, survive living with a vampire, start her own runner service, and face down a vampire master.But her vampire roommate Ivy is off the wagon, her human boyfriend Nick is out of town indefinitely and doesn't sound like he's coming back while the far-too-seductive vampire Kisten is looking way too tempting, and there's a turf war erupting in Cincinnati's underworld.And there's a greater evil still. To put the vampire master behind bars and save her family, Rachel made a desperate bargain and now there's hell to pay—literally. For if Rachel cannot stop him, the archdemon Algaliarept will pull her into the sorcerous ever-after to forfeit her soul as his slave. Forever.My Rating: Good ReadThis book was a lot more fun for me, and that's a relief since I had polarizing experiences with both book one and book two. I'm not only happy to keep reading at this point, but wondering how I'll go about catching up once I get through the last book I own, which is book five. Will I start downloading them on my Kindle? Get the mass markets through Paperback Swap? Who knows, but at this point, I'm happy to keep reading. Rachel's growing a bit, and while mistakes are made, the story is definitely captivating because the stakes feel a lot higher. Lots of action in this book, and if you're a reader of this series, not a book you'll want to miss.Spoilers, yay or nay?: Yay. Some interesting developments in this book that I want to discuss, so if you're not caught up through book three in this series, do not read the full review, which you can find at my blog, which is linked below. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome. REVIEW: Kim Harrison's EVERY WHICH WAY BUT DEADHappy Reading!
    • 5/5
      Rachel Morgan spends this novel trying to break her bonds as a demon's familiar, mooning over her loss of Nick, helping out her nemesis Trent Kalamack, and trying to defeat the new baddie Stanley Saladan. Hotter than the first two, this is a very intricate series. There is alot going on and I would not recommend reading these out of order. An excellent and entertaining series.
    • 4/5
      Ah yes, this genre of urban fantasy romance type book. We have one badass heroine, who is smart, fiery, and manages to get into a lot of trouble. Of course, there is the leading guy, and right now, the third book of the series there is 3 - Vampire, Mob Boss, and Normal Human. The plot is so-so, it revolved too much around Rachel's Date with Kirsten. Of course, that is par for the course, so I'm okay with it. The writing it tight, the story fun, and we have an interesting world. What more can you ask for in a book like this?
    • 3/5
      I enjoy this series, although the alternative reality aspect of it is not entirely to my taste. Among the necessary aspects of the vampire legend that appear in this book are the sexual tension and the element of danger--and this between the female witch and a female vampire. I read this book somewhat disjointedly, so I am having difficulty remembering it as a whole. Maybe a little to much crises one after another. (This copy is ink damaged.)
    • 4/5
      Just as much fun as the other books in this series. More complications in Rachel’s personal life, of course, and more difficult jobs. It’s nice to see the characters, especially Rachel, evolve and grow as they discover more about themselves, their relationships and their skill set. Waiting impatiently to get my hands on more!
    • 5/5
      I actually really enjoyed this book. Of the series, this has been my favorite so far. I was anxious to finish it, but I also didn't want to finish it because I didn't want it to be over with.I will say that I was disappointed by the climax of the story. I was hoping for more of the scene in the ever-after, or at least more than a 'oops, Rachel passed out and woke up with another mark' kind of thing.Overall, I did really enjoy the book and can't wait for more.
    • 4/5
      Okaaay.... I sped from book two (which I gave an excellent rating to and thoroughly enjoyed) straight into book 3 - and was a little disappointed. I genuinely loved book two in the Hollows series - it had a tight plot, a spicing of sex, plenty of danger and I just could not stop turning pages.Book 3 was a little different. Many of the good qualities of book two remained. I loved the characters - including a few new characters introduced, such as Ceri and David the Were. The action was gripping, and I loved learning more and more about the history of Harrison's alternate reality to ours. We also finally learn about Trent's links to Rachel's family, and some of the reasons why she is so important to the demon Big Al.We are plunged straight into the action here, when Big Al comes to make good on Rachel's agreement of becoming his familiar in exchange for his testimony in the trial of Piscary. From there the events of the book take place over the course of about a week, and the encounters never let up. I have the same issue with pacing though as I did with the first book - at times Rachel is catapulted into each new incident with breathless intensity, while at other times we have some very random incidences, such as the meeting between Rachel and Takata early on (which, ultimately, doesn't add anything extra particularly to the story) and the introduction to Erica, Ivy's younger sister.I also have the feeling that Harrison jotted down some ideas and was determined to shoehorn them into the story, no matter how tacked on they felt. All I can say here is vampire line-dancing....I also missed Jenks. For reasons that I shall not go into for fear of spoilers, Jenks ends up leaving the story part way through and his absence leaves a big hole. The mouthy pixy is an integral part of the success of the first two books, I think, and I cannot wait to get him back! One thing I felt relieved about - along with Rachel, no doubt! - was Ivy's decision to become a practising vampire again. We get less of the uncomfortable episodes where Rachel does something that causes Ivy to "vamp out" and attack her.All in all, there were some wonderful moments and some very strong parts of the book - Kisten was a highlight, as were Rachel's encounters with Algaliarept. I also enjoyed the overall theme of the book - that of Rachel stretching her comfort zone and "being lured into places that I once vowed I'd never go" (in her own words). By the end of the story she has worked for Trent, used leyline magic and dated a vampire. Rachel is continually growing and changing as a character, and I still very much want to go on the journey with her.
    • 5/5
      Book 3 of Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan series was fantastic. Rachel's business partnership with Ivy brings even more stress. Kisten becomes even more persistent now that the master vampire Piscary has been tagged by Rachel. And Rachel's trouble with the demon, Al, becomes more complex. Harrison weaves a magical story full of complexity and depth that really brings Cincinnati's Hollow to life. Nothing is ever too dull in Rachel's life.
    • 3/5
      Continuing the series... these stand alone fairly well, although things like demon marks spill over the books in the series and it might be awkward to pick up all the pieces of threads that turn it into a series as they are starting to get thicker.Pretty much pointing out that the person who thinks best wins the fights if they can survive long enough - big guns might be better in the immediate, but if the big gun doesn't do it in one shot you're in trouble if you can't think well too. Whilst it's a good moral for a story it's kind of laid on thick in places.Various bits of past are revealed but it's done in such a way that there's plenty more plot development to come along the lines still, and some more lines thrown in for good measure.
    • 4/5
      An enjoyable read, but by this point the character of Rachel is starting to get on my nerves. I'd prefer to give this 3.5 stars.
    • 5/5
      Lets start by saying this is my favorite Author and Series! That said Rachel is back to give A1 a headache and change the rules of the game as always. In the process we get to meet a new character Ceri. I believe the future is going to be quite interesting where Ceri is concerned. She has some new tricks that Rachel can put up her sleeve. Kim Harrison has delievered another page turning action never stopping adventure through the Hollows.
    • 4/5
      I loved this one. i can't wait for the next in the series.
    • 4/5
      Another entertaining entry in an enjoyable series with an interesting take on same sex love and romance (in the form of Ivy's feelings for Rachel).
    • 5/5
      I started reading this one on a plane and the flight just (pardon the pun) flew by. The other passengers probably thought my giggling was a bit strange -- good thing they didn't know I also had the urge to bite them! I enjoyed the first two books in this series, but Harrison really seemed to hit her stride with this one. My only criticism is that for some reason this book had far too many typos of the variety produced by the typical spellchecker (e.g. "base" for "bass"); only a minor distraction, though.
    • 2/5
      An ok light read, but it felt overly convoluted and I didn’t love it.
    • 4/5
      I wasn't sure about this series when I started book one - but now after books 2 & 3 I am hooked - the rest of the series has become a must have!
    • 2/5
      This book didn't really get going for me until around 300 pages in--not great, when it clocks out at ~450. The last action-packed bit was fun, though; I just wish that the beginning hadn't been so uninspiring. But I'm starting the next book right now, so obviously this wasn't that much of a deterrent.
    • 4/5
      Every Which Way But Dead
      4 Stars

      There is a lot going on in Rachel’s life as she deals with becoming Algaliarept’s familiar, Nick’s aloofness, Ivy’s possessiveness, Kisten’s advances, Jenks’s hurt feelings as well as a possible Were stalker, a dangerous extortionist and last but not least, Trent Kalamack’s mysterious machinations. With all this, its amazing that she hasn’t lost her mind yet … or has she?

      The majority of the book revolves around introducing new characters and developing existing ones. The actual storyline only puts in an appearance in the last few chapters, which is disappointing as I am more of a plot than a character driven reader. Nevertheless, the updates on Rachel’s past and her interactions with the different people and beings in her life makes for entertaining reading overall.

      There is a great deal of focus on the men in Rachel’s life in this installment. The developments with regard to Nick are positive and I, for one, would be glad to see the back of him for good. While not exactly hero material, Kisten is growing on me, and his actions and motivations, although morally questionable, appear to be more straightforward than Nick’s (at least on the surface). More information is provided on Trent and his agenda that sheds light on his past actions and makes them more understandable if not completely acceptable. While he still isn’t trustworthy, he is starting to redeem himself a bit.

      The two new additions, Lee and David, are both very intriguing. Lee is little more than pond scum and it was good to see him get his just desserts although something tells me that we haven’t seen the last of him. There is also more to David than meets the eye and it will be interesting to see where Harrison takes his unusual alliance with Rachel.

      Ivy and Rachel’s relationship is as creepy as ever mainly due to the fact that Ivy is unwilling or unable to accept that Rachel only wants to be friends not blood buddies. Nevertheless, the angst is toned down somewhat so I’m willing to put up with her.

      On a final note, Marguerite Gavin's narration is superb as always and she does an excellent job making each and every character come to life. Looking forward to the next chapter of Rachel’s adventures in the Hollows.
    • 3/5
      I am slightly tired of Rachel acquiring demon marks. The thrill has worn off. I do, however, still get a kick out of Kisten. So, maybe it evens out?
    • 3/5
      I keep making my way through this series, hoping that at some point I will really, really like it. So far, I've been somewhat disappointed. There is so much potential in the story lines and characters, but to me, there always seems to be something lacking. The characters and their relationships are not fully developed, and the story lines are often awkward, implausible, and seemingly hurriedly put together to just end the book already. For example, I don't feel that Nick and Rachel's relationship was ever very important in the story lines. There was no real connection established. Then we are expected to be upset when he is absent for most of this third installment in the series, and what's more, believe that Rachel herself is heartbroken by his absence? It's even less believable when it barely takes Rachel five minutes to end up in bed with another character because he made her feel pretty (well, maybe it was more than five minutes, but it wasn't a whole lot longer than that!). One of the highlights of the series for me is Jenks, and sadly, he was absent for most of this book as well. The ending was quite disappointing and unbelievable. That Big Al would do what he did (don't want to spoil it for you!) makes no sense, especially considering all the effort he expended on Rachel to get her right where he wanted her. I keep hoping that things will come together and I will actually like Rachel Morgan, but I'm starting to have my doubts.
    • 4/5
      This is a strong series. At book three it is still on its feet and not losing steam. She keeps her mythology straight and that is impressive considering how complex it is.
    • 4/5
      This felt like a transition book. It's a little less powerful than the first two books, but there's still greatness present in that I have fully invested in Rachel, Ivy, Jenks, etc. and will enjoy a lot with them in it. I was a little disappointed in the whole Jenks and Rachel fiasco, but that will turn itself around soon, I'm positive. Algaliarept is maybe one of my favorite villains. That could in part be due to the great narration by Marguerite Gavin. Highly recommend on audio if you're planning on reading this series. Here's to hoping that the series stays strong.
    • 4/5
      great book.... reading the whole series
    • 5/5
      Another good installment in the Rachel Morgan series! One of my favorites.
    • 4/5
      I love the whole hollows series. Rachel, Ivy and Jenks pull it off time and time again. Magic, mystery and danger follow them where ever they go.Harrison just keepings getting better. Fantastic series for people who like urban fantasy but find the sexual overload necessary. I look forward to each and every book.
    • 3/5
      Book three Lets see it an elven woman turns up. the Demon tries to claim our heroine as his familiar. We hang out with some werewolves and there is some gang warfare. Mostly though It read like plot points for further books.
    • 3/5
      I liked this audiobook but it was bit of a disappointment after absolutely loving the first two books in the series. This was a re-read for me but I actually didn't remember anything about it from my initial read years ago. I am actually pretty sure that this is the book that I stopped on when I started the series the first time. It was a good book but it wasn't anywhere near as entertaining as the first two in the series were for me.This book started out really strong with Rachel having to deal with Big Al. Things looked pretty bad for her and I had no idea how she was going to outsmart him. She ends up getting a bit of help from his familiar and a werewolf insurance agent. It was a close call for Rachel and while she is trying to recover a secret slips out and Jenks ends up mad...and leaves. I missed Jenks constant presence in this book.This book really seemed a bit more focused on the character relationships. I can't say that I really liked all of the developments in this installment. Nick can't handle being near Rachel so he leaves town. Rachel starts dating Kisten and while they have chemistry it seemed to happen way too fast. Ivy is having her own struggles with Piscary and staying in control. Jenks needs some time away to cool down. This felt like more of a transitional book that may be laying the framework for future books.I did enjoy the narration in this audiobook. Marguerite Gavin is really the perfect narrator for this series. She is Rachel in my mind but she also performs all of the different voices very well. I never have any trouble understanding who is speaking and her delivery really keeps my focus on the story.I would recommend this book to others. This is the third book in the series and I really do think that this series needs to be read in order since everything builds from the earlier books. Readers who try to read this as a stand alone will most likely be quite lost. I am looking forward to starting the next audiobook in this series very soon!
    • 5/5
      I really liked this book. I've enjoyed watching Rachel's character become more proficient in her magick throughout the 3 books of this series. And mmmm... yummy Kisten... I'm glad he's playing a more prominent role in this book too, and we get to learn more about him as a person. (And that Rachel is finally ready to kick Nick to the curb as she turns an admiring eye towards Kisten. But I won't say too much there and ruin it for you.)Ivy is no longer vamping out all the time over Rachel, and their relationship, while still very platonic, is less stressed than it was in the previous book.That said, I think I still liked the 2nd book the best so far of these three, although this is still a very close 2nd, tied with the first one.
    • 4/5
      Rachel has this thing about getting into trouble. She has become a demon's familiar, which means she has to watch her back all the time now. She takes up with a vampire (not Ivy!) and goes back to work for Trent. This is a page turner, and is a bit more steamy than the last two, but for my money, not quite as good as the two previous, or the one to come.