





Charley Davidson
6 books
The Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones has 6 books. Start with First Grave on the Right (2011), then read the rest in the order below.
Charley Davidson reading order

First Grave on the Right
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson is a private investigator with a unique, and often inconvenient, side hustle: she's also a Grim Reaper. Her job involves guiding souls into the light, but when the deceased are murder victims, Charley finds herself compelled to seek justice for them. Adding to the supernatural chaos are vivid dreams of a mysterious man who has always been part of her life, and who may be far more than he appears. This thrilling debut blends paranormal mystery with a touch of romance, introducing a compelling new voice in the genre.

Second Grave on the Left
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, a private investigator with a rather unusual side gig as the Grim Reaper, finds her life complicated by the persistent presence of Reyes Farrow, the alluring son of Satan. As she attempts to navigate a challenging missing persons case, Charley is constantly distracted by Reyes's unwavering attention and the undeniable pull between them. This entanglement forces her to confront not only the mysteries of her cases but also the deepening complexities of her supernatural connections and her own burgeoning powers. Darynda Jones masterfully blends humor, suspense, and a touch of the divine (and infernal) in this thrilling installment.

Third Grave Dead Ahead
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, Grim Reaper extraordinaire and paranormal private investigator, is back and struggling to stay awake. Every time she closes her eyes, she's haunted by visions of Reyes Farrow, the devil's son she imprisoned. Juggling a missing persons case, a demanding doctor, her cantankerous father, and a vengeful motorcycle gang, Charley finds her life complicated by Farrow's persistent presence. This installment in the award-winning series promises the signature blend of humor, heart, and unexpected twists that fans have come to expect.

Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, the sarcastic grim reaper with a gift for seeing the dead, is forced out of her self-imposed exile when a desperate woman arrives at her door claiming someone is trying to kill her—despite everyone insisting the woman is delusional. As Charley investigates, she finds herself drawn back into a dangerous web of crime and mystery, especially when a string of arsons threatens to engulf Albuquerque and her forbidden attraction to the dangerously charming Reyes Farrow resurfaces. With the devil himself seemingly involved in the chaos and her own supernatural abilities put to the test, Charley must navigate the blurred lines between the living and the dead while confronting the one man she's been desperately trying to avoid. Hilarious, thrilling, and impossible to put down, this fourth installment in Darynda Jones's New York Times bestselling series proves that sometimes destiny won't let you rest—no matter how hard you try.

Fifth Grave past the Light
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, a private investigator who also happens to be the Grim Reaper, finds her resolve to stay away from her son's father, the devilishly handsome Reyes Farrow, tested when a string of desperate ghosts and a terrifying serial killer invade her life. As spectral pleas turn into a direct threat to her sister, Charley realizes that sometimes, the only way to face the darkness is to embrace it. She must navigate a treacherous path between the living and the dead, confronting not only external dangers but also the complicated, undeniable pull towards Reyes. This thrilling installment delves deeper into the supernatural complexities and the fiery, forbidden romance that defines Charley's extraordinary existence.

Sixth Grave on the Edge
Darynda Jones
Charley Davidson, a grim reaper with a sharp wit and sharper instincts, faces her most dangerous challenge yet when twelve of hell's deadliest beasts escape onto the mortal plane with one goal: her demise. As she battles these infernal creatures, Charley must also unravel the mystery of her father's disappearance, confront a haunting ex-friend, and navigate a wave of unexplained suicides that has authorities stumped. Caught between her responsibilities as the world's protector against evil and the surprisingly difficult task of keeping a goldfish alive, Charley discovers that growing up might be her greatest challenge of all. With her drop-dead sexy fiancé attracting unwanted attention and everything she thought she knew about her father crumbling, Charley must find a way to save the world before the forces of darkness consume it. Darkly humorous and action-packed, this sixth installment in Darynda Jones's beloved paranormal series proves that even a grim reaper can have an impossibly bad week.