The opening of rachel caines newest urban fantasy series is a terrific chemical zombie thriller as the heroine learns what it means to truly be a working stiff with ultimate undying loyalty to ones firm. Rachel caine is the new york times, usa today, and international. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. But for bryn davis, death is only the start of her troubles. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. She is an american writer who mainly writes about the science fiction, suspense, horror, mystery and fantasy. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide caine, rachel, working stiff. A working stiffs manifesto is a funny book about the notsofunny experience of deadend jobsthe real thing, written not by a highpriced journalist disguised as a counter clerk, but by a genuine wagedependent, handtomouth working stiff, too welloff for welfare yet too broke to fit a consumer demographic.
As a fan of caine s morganville vampire series i had high expectations going into this and im happy to say it did not disappointbryn is definitely up there on my list of favourite heroines. Bryn soon finds herself in the middle of a corporate upsurge with a company called pharmadene more than that though, she has become their own personal lab rat. Prior to this, i had only been exposed to caine s writing through the first in her weather wardens series, which i had mixed feelings about. It was in no way throughout the whole read though which was good. See all books authored by rachel caine, including the morganville vampires, volume 1, and ink and bone, and more on.
If youre looking for a good adult urban fantasy book to get stuck into i definitely recommend reading working stiff. Rachel caine has done it again, and i cannot wait for next august. She has been an accountant, a professional musician, and an insurance investigator, and still carries on a secret identity in the corporate world. A revivalist novel by rachel caine paperback book at and save. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy working stiff first printing by rachel caine isbn. I was expecting something involving more paranormal type scenarios, and when i realized it wasnt full of vampires, ghosts, or weres, i thought i was going to be disappointed. Working stiff audiobook summary bryn davis was killed on the job after discovering her bosses were selling a drug designed to resurrect the dead. Working stiff revivalist, book 1 by rachel caine 20110802 rachel caine on. Jul 27, 2011 working stiff is the first in rachel caine s new revivalist series. Jul 28, 2011 in short, i loved this book working stiff is an awesome start to a fantastic new series.
I bought this book because i love rachel caine s other series. A revivalist novel kindle edition by caine, rachel. Rachel caine s working stiff, the first book in a new series, quickly kills off the heroine and reanimates her, and launches her into a bizarre, actionpacked adventure. Complete with handler, patrick mccallister and a doordie mission. Rachel caine is the new york times bestselling author of more than thirty novels. Working stiff audiobook by rachel caine 9781101540237.
Adult paranormal romance bryn davis knows working at fairview mortuary isnt the most glamorous career choice, but at least it offers stable employmentuntil she discovers her bosses using a drug that resurrects the clientele as part of an extortion. Now, bryn faces being terminatedliterally, and with extreme prejudice. Bryns first embalming instructor had told her, straight up, that two kinds of people entered the death business. Working stiff read online free from your pc or mobile. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading working stiff. First off, what i actually was disappointed in was a few parts in the book where it felt a little rushed because details and descriptions were lacking a little bit. Aug 03, 2011 the latest book to feature a zombie protagonist is working stiff, the first book in the new revivalist series by rachel caine available now from roc who is well known for her inventive weather. Revivalist series by rachel caine goodreads share book. Bryn davis knows working at fairview mortuary isnt the most glamoro. Buy working stiff by rachel caine from waterstones today. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read working stiff. Listen to working stiff a revivalist novel by rachel caine available from rakuten kobo.
In fact, it might be more properly termed urban soft science fiction, as the zombifying agent is a nanotech drug rather than magic. It is a good story and a good first book of the series. Gwen proctor is just looking for peace, but peace is. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. However, this book can be downright depressing at times, and the story sometimes drags in overcomplex circles. Read working stiff a revivalist novel by rachel caine available from rakuten kobo. Working stiff by rachel caine published august 2011 by roc306 pages. Bryn davis was killed on the job after discovering her bosses were.
Working stiff bryn davis was killed on the job after discovering her bosses were selling a drug designed to resurrect the dead. As much as i was interested in bryn as an individual, the world in which she moved was captivating. Rachel caine has a way with characters and i liked the concept of the story, it. Adult thriller the fourth book in the international smash hit stillhouse lake series. Working stiff by rachel caine overdrive rakuten overdrive. Working stiff revivalist, book 1 by rachel caine 2011. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Rachel caine is the new york times, usa today, and international bestselling author of more than 40 novels, including the.
Rachel caine is the author of more than twenty novels, including the weather warden series. I love that she has a life and a job history prior to working at the funeral home, it made her all the more human and interesting. The plot is excellent with numerous unpredictable twists and turns and the heroine comes across as very real despite her circumstances. This book surprised me from page one, bryns careful, quiet personality is so winning and fierce i was captivated. Buy a cheap copy of working stiff book by rachel caine. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
Working stiff audiobook by rachel caine, read by julia whelan. Bryn davis was killed on the job after discovering her bosses were selling a drug designed to resurrect the dead. Working stiff revivalist, book 1 by rachel caine fantastic fiction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Click download or read online button to get working stiff book now.
Rachel caine was born at white sand missile range on 27 april in the year 1962. She was born at white sands missile range, which people who know her say explains a lot. Oct 31, 2011 working stiff was definitely no exception. Rachel caine books list of books by author rachel caine. The name rachel caine is a pen of roxanne longstreet conrad. Working stiff revivalist, book 1 by rachel caine book cover, description, publication history. Now, revived by that same drug, she becomes an undead soldier in a corporate war to take down the very pharmaceutical company responsible for her new condition.
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