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Paper Cuts (The 'How To Be Dead' Grim Reaper Comedy Horror Series Book 2) Kindle Edition
Dave Marwood is starting to realise that relationships are a lot easier when they don't involve the undead and when he goes undercover at his old employer, he discovers the night shift is simply murder.
Caught between the demands of the afterlife and spending time with his new girlfriend, he tries to find the answers to some difficult questions.
Where are the other Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
What terrible secret lies at the heart of UberSystems International?
Is cake the solution to world peace?
Paper Cuts is the second part in a series of best-selling funny urban fantasy novellas that tells the story of Death and his friends protecting humanity from ghosts, zombies, vampires and medium-sized apocalypses.
After a nice cup of tea and a biscuit.
What Amazon readers are saying about the How To Be Dead series:
★★★★★ “Dave Turner is a funny man and ‘How To Be Dead’ is a brilliant read.”
★★★★★ “If Neil Gaiman and Simon Pegg sat down to write a story together they might come up with something like this.”
★★★★★ “Hilarious and unexpectedly moving.”
★★★★★ “Laugh out loud funny… It’s been a while since an author has made me laugh more than Pratchett does.”
★★★★★ "Each part of this trilogy is a compelling story which seems to gather pace."
★★★★★ "If you like Tom Holt, Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett, Dave Turner's books will fit perfectly into your collection."
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 12, 2015
- File size2.5 MB
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- ASIN : B0128G90GI
- Publisher : Aim For The Head
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : August 12, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 2.5 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 141 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 2 of 6 : The 'How To Be Dead' Grim Reaper Comedy Horror Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #320,504 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #319 in Horror Comedy
- #379 in British Horror Fiction
- #1,733 in Contemporary Fantasy (Kindle Store)
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Dave Turner is an award-winning writer of science-fiction, fantasy and comedy whose work has featured on the websites of BBC News, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Times and The Huffington Post.
He won the Best Screenplay Award at London Screenwriters' Festival with his short film script 'Everything You Need'. After selling various screenplays which you will note you have not seen as films at your local multiplex, he created Aim For The Head books to publish his work. He lives in the south of England with his wife, three children and a vague sense of ennui.
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Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a witty and entertaining read. The story quality receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly appreciating the backstory of The Four Horsemen.
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Customers find the book humorous, describing it as an entertaining and witty read, with one customer noting the enjoyable and silly Dave chapters.
"...I can't wait to find out. Happy reading." Read more
"...Turner’s clever humor is breathtaking...." Read more
"This series has been an absolute pleasure to read so far, it’s like Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett formed a supergroup within a realm that’s..." Read more
"The “How to Be Dead” series of books by Dave Turner are easy, entertaining reads. The Horseman chapters were enjoyable and silly...." Read more
Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the backstory of The Four Horsemen and another noting how facts are woven into the fiction.
"...Where does one begin and the other end? This story of fiction is woven with facts that make the lines between the two blur. Who is Death?..." Read more
"It's a good story, no slow parts. The character development is good and you care about them. I will definitely be buying more in the series." Read more
"...I am looking for something goofy, light and intriguing. Dave Turner delivers on this!" Read more
"Loved this book. I downloaded it for free thinking I could read it over my Christmas holiday but couldn't put it down...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023Fact and fiction. Where does one begin and the other end? This story of fiction is woven with facts that make the lines between the two blur. Who is Death? What are the plans of Conquest, his longtime friend? I can't wait to find out. Happy reading.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024It's a good story, no slow parts. The character development is good and you care about them. I will definitely be buying more in the series.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015I do not know Dave Turner. I did not give birth to him or give birth to any of his children. I got his first book as a free download and read it on vacation last year. I preordered Paper Cuts (How To Be Dead Book 2)so that it would appear on my Kindle the moment that the file became available because I just loved How to Be Dead THAT much.
So what did I like so much about Paper Cuts (How To Be Dead Book 2)? Marry Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and their offspring will be Dave Turner. Turner’s fiction is the world underneath ours that the average person simply can’t see. Death occupies an office in a fairly upscale part of town and shares space with monkeys writing on typewriters recently rewarded with a major studio deal. Turner’s clever humor is breathtaking.
That Death and his cohorts decide that they’re not going to play the game of a man they’ve never met was intriguing. When the world does seem to be ending, it could be the work of their frenemy, Beelzebub.
If you like social commentary presented in a clever package, fantasy or authors like Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, pick this novel up immediately if not sooner. You will not regret the purchase.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022This series has been an absolute pleasure to read so far, it’s like Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett formed a supergroup within a realm that’s reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman universe… Loads of clever writing and dialogue from a variety of strong and intrinsically interesting characters, with a story that ends up being a surprisingly poignant expression of human experience.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023The “How to Be Dead” series of books by Dave Turner are easy, entertaining reads. The Horseman chapters were enjoyable and silly. The Dave chapters were enjoyable and silly.
I am not looking to read Anna Karenina when I pick up a horror comedy. I am looking for something goofy, light and intriguing. Dave Turner delivers on this!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018Loved this book. I downloaded it for free thinking I could read it over my Christmas holiday but couldn't put it down. I have since purchased the next two books in the series (I'm a firm believer that if you really find an author that you love you should pay for the privilege especially if you get the first book free). I'm looking forward to reading more from Dave Turner, I'm so glad I found him.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023I liked this book way better than the first. I loved the backstory of The Four Horsemen and how it was brought into the present story. Also Dave's fight with his co workers is epic..that's all I will say about that..no spoilers.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023Book is still fun, just not as fun as the first. Back story bogged it down a bit but I can see it’ll be necessary in the next book. Disappointed that we’re dealing with vampires ( aren’t we past the vampire zombie quota already )
We’ll go for the ride one more time and see if where we wind up.
Worth another read
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on August 12, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Cute and fun. Likeable characters in an easy to read format
- LCReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Great characters, fast paced and very funny. This series keeps on getting better! Looking forward to getting stuck into book 3.
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"worf32"Reviewed in Germany on September 24, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Kurzweiliger Lesespaß
Ich mochte schon den Vorgänger und war natürlich sehr gespannt auf die Fortsetzung. Diese ist meiner Meinung nach äußerst gelungen, da die Handlungsstränge doch eher überraschend sind. Wer Geschichten im Stil von Christopher Moore und Terry Pratchett mag, ist hier bestens bedient. Der einzige Wermutstropfen ist die Länge des Buches, es ist locker an einem verregneten Nachmittag durchgelesen.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast moving and full of intrigue
Really good read that is a real page turner full of hilarious twists and subplots a great read that keeps you connected till the end 😉
- Angie HackettReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Another good romp with Dave and Death. I liked seeing the Four Horsemen in all their saving the world glory. It was a nice treat seeing them trying to stop Armageddon rather that start it. Dave's adventures were messy and I wasn't entirely convinced of the problem but I liked how everything was solved and that ending, wow. I must have been blind to that one. I liked how this story flowed and though there wasn't as much humour in this installment it still raised a small from time to time. Keep them coming please