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by Sally Berneathy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (1,246)
Book 1, Charley's Ghost series
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When Amanda's lying, cheating, scam-artist husband, Charley, saves her life in a near-fatal motorcycle accident, she can almost forgive him for dragging his feet on their divorce. Then she discovers he'd been dead for several hours at the time she thought he rescued her. And not just dead…murdered.

On the good side, at least they are no longer married.

But she's the primary suspect in Charley's murder and, as if that isn't bad enough, Charley's ghost shows up in her apartment. He was rejected, kicked back, not allowed to go into the light. The situation was bad enough when he was alive and trying to charm his way back into her life, but now he claims to be unable to go more than a few yards away from her. She can't even be certain he isn't peeking when she undresses for bed.

Even death did not them part.

As Amanda puts her life in danger in an effort to bring Charley's murderer to justice and send him into the light or the dark or anywhere away from her, she learns her knowledge of Charley's misdeeds is only the tip of a toxic iceberg. Charley blackmailed his murderer, blackmailed Amanda's father, lied about his family being dead when he is actually related to half the town of Silver Creek, Texas, and, with his treachery, has stirred up secrets that will change Amanda's life.
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Welcome to my world! Come in, pull up a chair, grab a glass of iced tea and let's chat. I grew up in a small rural town in southeastern Oklahoma where our favorite entertainment on summer evenings was to sit outside under the stars and tell stories. When I went to bed at night, instead of a lullaby, I got a story. That could be due to the fact that everybody in my family has a singing voice like a bullfrog with laryngitis, but they sure could tell stories-ghost stories, funny stories, happy stories, scary stories. For as long as I can remember I've been a storyteller. Thank goodness for computers so I can write down my stories. It's hard to make listeners sit still for the length of a book! Like my family's tales, my stories are funny, scary, dramatic, romantic, paranormal, magic. Besides writing, my interests are reading, eating chocolate and riding my Harley. Contact information is available on my website. I love to talk to readers! And writers. And riders. And computer programmers. And teachers. And gardeners. And dogs. And puppets and poets and pirates and pawns and kings. Okay, I just plain love to talk! http: //www.sallyberneathy.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007V7UPUU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sally Berneathy
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 295 pages
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Charley's Ghost
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Sally Berneathy grew up in a small rural town where the family entertainment on summer evenings was to sit outside under the stars and tell stories. When she went to bed at night, instead of a lullaby, she got a story. That could be because everybody in her family sings like a bullfrog with laryngitis, but they sure could tell stories—ghost stories, funny stories, happy stories, scary stories.

Sally is a USA Today bestselling author with two ongoing cozy mystery series...Death by Chocolate and Charley’s Ghost. In another life, she wrote fifteen romance novels ranging from comedy to dark suspense and won several awards including National Readers’ Choice, Romantic Times Best Silhouette and two Rita finalist slots. After her last divorce, she realized she knew nothing about romance and began writing about murder instead. Besides writing, her interests are reading, eating chocolate and riding her Harley.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,246 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this book engaging and easy to read, with a nice storyline that keeps them interested until the suspenseful ending. The book features a unique ghost character, and customers appreciate its humor, with one noting the interaction between characters is often humorous. They enjoy the mystery elements, with one review highlighting how the almost-ex-husband character fits well into the plot. The book receives positive feedback for its plot twists and suspenseful elements, though some mention it gets scary towards the end.
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171 customers mention content, 161 positive, 10 negative
Customers enjoy this book, finding it engaging and fun to read, with one customer noting it's a good light read between serious or long books.
What a nice,fun read! I just really enjoyed it. It did have some good twists, but that's not what grabbed me....Read more
...Light and fun. Not a suspenseful romp, and the curves in the highway were clearly marked and rather predictable. No bumps that made you nervous....Read more
I have found a new author. This was a great read. The end had a few twist & a surprise. I am looking forward to the next book.Read more
Very cute, entertaining, light read. Interesting characters with several plot twists. No swearing or sex. I will read more in this series.Read more
76 customers mention humor, 70 positive, 6 negative
Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as a nice light comedy read full of wit and sarcasm.
Charley's ghost is a menace but in a funny way. This book was serious, funny and a great read. Ready to read the next one.Read more
This book was fun! Humor, suspense without being creepy or scary, and very likable characters. I truly enjoyed it. A fun, light, entertaining read.Read more
...The arguments with her dead husband are innovative and hilarious!!! A hilariously light read that I would recommend to anyone with a sense of humor.Read more
...It has everything----mystery, romance, and comedy. What could be better? I do hope there will be a sequel, as the fun just needs to continue....Read more
65 customers mention story, 62 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the story's plot and backstories, with one customer noting its emotional depth and another mentioning the surprising ending.
...This one didn't frighten me or make my skin crawl, it was just a good story. I kept thinking as I read it that it would make a good movie for tv....Read more
...know the characters and the interaction with each other and the surprise ending.Read more
This was a great story. It kept you wanting more and guessing all the way. Can't wait for book 2. I think most anyone would enjoy this book....Read more
Enjoyed characters and storyline. Ghost of Charley added a different element to cozy type mystery.Read more
60 customers mention character development, 55 positive, 5 negative
Customers love the characters in this mystery book, particularly appreciating the unique variation of ghost character, with one customer noting the snarky personality.
The author has certainty created some interesting characters - one of them a murdered, con man, not-quite-ex husband, who persists in hanging around...Read more
...The characters were well developed, well rounded and three dimensional. I loved both Amanda and Charley....Read more
Very cute book to entertain you over a long rainy day. I enjoyed the characters and will try another of her booksRead more
I liked the characters. I liked the plot with all its twists. I liked the antagonist in all his evilness. I liked the secrets....Read more
28 customers mention mystery, 27 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, describing it as an engaging and hilarious cozy mystery, with one customer noting how well the almost-ex husband character fits into the plot.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a cute concept and has humor, mystery, a little suspense, an interesting twist and unexpected love and...Read more
I enjoy this type of book. At times it is serious, and mysterious, plus it's funny and unpredictable....Read more
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...Ghost, strong female lead, small town and secrets. Story moved along and was never boring. I would recommend this book.Read more
28 customers mention readability, 25 positive, 3 negative
Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as a light and fast read, with one customer noting it's hard to put down.
This book is a good, quick read. There was a bit of a plot twist at the end that I thought was interesting, not what I would have expected.Read more
I found the book a fun, light read, but there was just too much involvement from too many characters at the end of the book and I wish the heroine...Read more
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20 customers mention plot twists, 19 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the book's plot twists, particularly noting an interesting development near the end.
What a nice,fun read! I just really enjoyed it. It did have some good twists, but that's not what grabbed me....Read more
I agree with the other 5-star reviewers. Lots of twists and turns plus many laughable events....Read more
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18 customers mention suspenseful, 15 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, finding it entertaining as a ghost story without being overly creepy or scary, though some mention it gets pretty scary in the end.
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  • M. Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved This Book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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    The Ex Who Wouldn’t Die
    Charley’s Ghost, Book #1
    Sally Berneathy
    5+ Stars

    Synopsis:

    When Amanda's lying, cheating, scam-artist husband, Charley, saves her life in a near-fatal motorcycle accident, she can almost forgive him for dragging his feet on their divorce. Then she discovers he'd been dead for several hours at the time she thought he rescued her. And not just dead…murdered.

    On the good side, at least they are no longer married.

    But she's the primary suspect in Charley's murder and, as if that isn't bad enough, Charley's ghost shows up in her apartment. He was rejected, kicked back, not allowed to go into the light. The situation was bad enough when he was alive and trying to charm his way back into her life, but now he claims to be unable to go more than a few yards away from her. She can't even be certain he isn't peeking when she undresses for bed.

    Even death did not them part.

    As Amanda puts her life in danger in an effort to bring Charley's murderer to justice and send him into the light or the dark or anywhere away from her, she learns her knowledge of Charley's misdeeds is only the tip of a toxic iceberg. Charley blackmailed his murderer, blackmailed Amanda's father, lied about his family being dead when he is actually related to half the town of Silver Creek, Texas, and, with his treachery, has stirred up secrets that will change Amanda's life. (Goodreads)

    Review:

    The characters were well developed, well rounded and three dimensional. I loved both Amanda and Charley. Amanda was a feisty, tough and independent woman who did not like to take anything grief from anyone. She has a snarky personality, which I loved. The comments that she made at times were great. She does not really get along that well with her family, They think she is too much of a rebel and she thinks they are too straightlaced. That made for some tension filled family dinners. Charley is a two bit con but he is so likable that you do not even care. And he really wants to protect Amanda and be sure that she is safe. I loved all the bickering and banter between the two of them, I was laughing out loud through much of the book. And Charley’s mom, Irene, was so warm hearted and such a nice person that I wish she was someone I knew in real life.

    Although I knew early on who the killer was, that did not take anything away from my enjoyment. I was caught up in how Amanda was going to clear her name and point the finger at the real culprit. There was still plenty of suspense and tension surrounding the fact that the killer was after Amanda and not knowing if he was going to succeed in causing her bodily harm.

    The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and through much of the book, I felt like I was right there, watching all the action taking place around me. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read.

    Ghostly cozy paranormals are one of my favorite genres to read, and this one was as good as any that I have read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well plotted cozy with great characters, lots of humor, suspense and plenty of heartfelt moments. This author has a new fan in me and I cannot wait to read this rest of the books in the series. If I could, I would rate this book higher than five stars.
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  • Malia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Looking Forward to the Sequel!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Amanda is an independent, head-strong woman who owns a small motorcycle repair shop. She has a perfect mother, father, and sister...obviously she doesn't fit in very well with her up-scale family. She also has a philandering con artist husband, who she's desperately anxious to divorce. Though she's agreed to most of Charley's ridiculous demands, he keeps throwing monkey wrenches into the divorce process. The day of his latest postponement, she goes to his apartment and they have a huge fight. Then she decides to go on the vacation she's planned to celebrate her freedom anyway...anywhere away from Charley!

    Almost to her destination, her bike malfunctions and she runs off the road and down a mountain. As she lies injured and frightened, Charley appears on the mountain side. Instead of helping her, he taunts her into crawling back up to the road where she collapses on the pavement. She wakes up in a hospital with her father by her bedside. He gives her the unpleasant news that Charley has been murdered and that she's the prime suspect in the crime.

    Hard pressed to work up a tremendous amount of sympathy for him, she feels a sense of relief that through death they have indeed parted. However, Charlie hasn't really departed...his ghost is now her unwelcome constant companion. Telling her that the same man that shot him also tampered with her bike, and will continue to try to kill her, he swears that he can't go on to that great beyond until he saves her life and rights the wrongs he's committed against her. She's NOT happy!

    What follows is a fun read while maintaining the suspense of a good mystery. I bonded with Amanda, since I have two exes who continue to haunt me in a different way...but I digress. The reader becomes acquainted with an array of characters that are all well developed. When the book wounds to it's climactic end, I was disappointed to leave my new-found friend...but was comforted be the promise of a sequel.
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  • Patty P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murder with a twist and a fun ride.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    When rebellious Amanda’s almost-ex husband, con-artist Charley, refuses to sign the divorce papers again, Amanda storms out of his house in a loud argument. Furious, she hops on her motorcycle for a planned trip and nearly dies when she crashes in the mountains. Somehow, Charley saves her without so much as lending a hand. Typical. When Amanda finds out he’s dead, she’s stuck with his ghost, someone wants to eliminate her, and she’s being framed for his murder, Amanda must figure out who did kill him, before the murderer kills her, too. Heartwarming, snarky, twisted, and often amusing, this story checks all the boxes for a fun, captivating read. Excited about getting into the next book in the series, I highly recommend it for anyone who likes paranormal mysteries with a huge dose of heart and humor.
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  • Sara K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, funny and well written
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2013
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I was pleasantly surprised as I read this book. Well written characters and plot twists galore are throughout this book, along with an annoying ghost that in death is finally giving his (soon to be ex) wife the attention she never got when he was alive.

    Charley was born a con-man and died a con-man. To his great surprise, no pearly gates for him! He became a ghost. It is ironic then that in death, he can no longer lie like he did in life. During life he strayed far and wide from his wife and they separated. In death, he can't leave her side. How funny - except Amanda(the soon-to-be-ex)doesn't think so.

    The book starts with Amanda surviving a motorcycle crash that should have killed her. The story takes off from there. Complex murder plots and twists make up the book and culminate in a surprising conclusion.

    This was a good book to read. I can't wait until the sequel comes out.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A ghost story to keep you guessing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Entertaining and easy reading, this is the first of a series and sets a good scene for the books to follow. It is a stand alone story with a good plot and likeable characters - even the ghost.
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  • Petra Heucke-snyder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spannend bis zum letzten Wort
    Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2012
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Charlie ist ein nerviger (aber irgendwie - trotz Amandas Meinung von ihm - liebenswerter) Con-Artist. Ok, er hat so ziemlich alle die Mandy irgendwas bedeuten entweder erpresst oder deren Leben ruiniert, und ja, er hat sie gesucht (und gefunden) mit dem Ziel jemand anders mit seinem Wissen über Amanda zu erpressen - aber come on - immerhin ist er ja treu bis über den Tod hinaus. Er versucht Ihr ja zu helfen. Ehrlich. Nicht daß das ihr Leben jetzt leichter macht.
    Nur soviel sei verraten - natürlich obsiegt das Gute am Ende. Fortsetzungist versprochen. Weil irgendwie - tja, Charlie findet eben doch nicht den durchaus ersehnten Übergang in die Ewigen Jagdgründe...
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  • laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars great story
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2022
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    just enough mystery and intrigue.... its not really like reading a story but hearing a story about your neighbour or someone that someone knew. can't wait for book 2
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  • MISSMOPLEY
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a fun read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 12, 2020
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    A fun read which doesn't take itself too seriously. Enjoyable and realistic emotionally. The heroine is a real person with real thoughts and feelings. Not too rough, not too touch, although she tries. Very enjoyable.
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  • VickieB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2024
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    The whole story from start to finish was fantastic. Many twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.
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