An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody by D.L. Gardner

An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody Reviews

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  Brenda Perlin

  An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody by D.L. Gardner is a spunky murder mystery about vampires and some that are not even half vampire but looking for a better identify. All Raymond wanted was a normal life. Not much to ask. Right?
  
  This is a fun novel that was quite unconventional. In a good way. Different than most vampire stories. Enjoyed the suspense in not knowing how this tale would end. Some great characters that had me on the edge of my seat, enthused. Could be a nice escape for any reader who just likes a good quirky paranormal adventure. Both smart and comical at the same time.
  
  The author gives nothing away but treats us to some unusual twists that had me charmed, reading with curious anticipation.
  
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  Soon as this work is done Raymond will forget about being twenty-one years old and he'll go see him mum. She'll know what to do, what to tell him. Maybe she found the potion today, the magic that will change them both. Maybe the vampire curse will finally pass over him and he can turn into a human before his fangs grow back. Maybe any resemblance of his father or his uncle will disappear and women will look at him like they do the sheriff's son.
  
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  Autumn

  
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  I received this book to give an honest review.
  
  I wasn't sure where this book was going to take me but I can honestly say I enjoyed the story.
  A half blood vampire who doesn't want to be a vampire is what caught me in the story. You see Raymond wants a normal life for not only himself but for his mother as well. He doesn't want anything at all to do with his deceased father's family estate. Raymond's mother is a bit strange and will try everything under the sun to undo the curse that has been bestowed on her and her son, even go hunting for frogs which had me laughing. Gerald who knows he never made his father happy when he was alive will uncover something sinister going on with the death of his father! Though will he be able to handle the truth behind his father's death and can he stop what else is going on in the town with the statues.
  I liked Raymond as a character he really does try to be normal and hide what he is so when he falls in love I just kept hoping he would be able to find someone who would like him for who he is. Because honestly Raymond doesn't seem like a bad guy. Now yes this story deals with vampires and the paranormal but it is not gruesome like other stories with vampires. It is just a simple story with a good plot. I really like the way the author did the background with the statues that was a neat idea to put in there.
  Not much else I can say except check this story out!
  
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  Kirsten McKenzie

  An interesting book: A reluctant vampire. A dysfunctional family. Chipmunks, squirrels, and a suspicious butler. I enjoyed the story but skim read some of it. Raymond's love life struck me as somewhat slightly farfetched, and I wanted more of the library, and more of the elusive real estate agent. But other than wanting more, it is an enjoyable tale, just some edges need rounding off with a few more words.
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  Anna del C. Dye

  The Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody by D. L. Gardner is quite an interesting tale about dysfunctional vampires. It is a great tale, with even a nicer plot that will keep you glue to it’s pages. I enjoyed the characters and their quirky personalities. It is a wholesome tale and would be enjoy by the whole family.
  Raymond wants a normal life, he doesn't want to be a half vampire and his mother is trying everything to make it happen for both of them. His grandfather is dead and so is his father. His uncle inherited the Peadlebody Mansion and, with it, the library and all his father's diaries. Who would want those diaries and why and would they kill to obtain them? These are some of the mysteries that await readers as they peruse this tale. Nice writing of a good story and the telling.
  This story is completely different than any other vampire books out there. In a sense, it is quite refreshing and fresh in that genre. The characters are well developed and fun to get to know and cheer on. All in all, a good read for a winter's night by the fire.
  
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  Elissa

  "An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody" is an unconventional story with a slightly different take on the world beyond humanity, wonderfully narrated by Brad Wills with voices both British and American, male and female, southern and midwestern. And funny, with delightful absurdities and paradoxes as two of the characters try to find a cure for vampirism and a third tries to find out what happened to his father. The murder mystery is pretty unconventional, too, although I did figure out portions of it as the twists kept kinking things and different threads snaked through. Delightful! [Note: If you reread this review after listening to or reading the story you will find some Easter Eggs.]
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  CLIFFHANGER!!!! HATE THOSE! So it gets 2 stars instead.
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  Carol L. Caldwell

  Mr. Peadlebody is a vampire, but he isn't your run-of-the-mill vampire. He only lusts after human blood when he's hungry. His sister-in-law tries to wean him off with squirrel blood, which isn't something he thirsts after. His goal in life is to find out who killed his father and his brother, and as we know, vampires don't die easily.
  The plot twists and turns, and is at one time an eerie tale and at another time a comedy. Mr. Peadlebody takes himself seriously, but his sister-in-law is too wrapped up in reversing the curse and in her son, who tries to hide is natural heritage while working as a vacuum cleaner repairman. The characters are great and do the most unexpected things. That is what keeps the story moving.
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  C. McIntosh

  
  This book was great, it had mystery, suspense and an addictive quality to it. I liked the humour and the descriptions. For instance, “A flowered scarf twisted into a red and yellow turban on her head and looked like a beachball bouncing over a sea of black felt hats.” Can you imagine it?
  
  There were more like that. The plot was well curated and there weren’t so many characters it was hard to keep up, neither were there so few it was boring.
  
  I enjoyed this story, Gardner has a friendly style and a super imagination.
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  Christine F

  D.L. Gardner weaves an addictive story that fires the imagination and immerses you deeply into the world of the Peadlebody’s. You quickly become invested in the intriguing characters and find you can’t put the book down! I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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  Grace

  Strange and such a unique story, this unconventional vampire story is one of the best in my humble opinion. It’s silly but lovable, and the darkness thrown in is the delightful frosting on this delicious cake of a book.
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  Katie Thompson

  This was hilarious, entertaining, and so incredibly unique! I mean, how many vampires get laid out on their back by the butler?! And was that a Gorgon at the funeral?!
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  Lelia Taylor

  4.5 stars
  
  A number of years ago, a cozy author who's long been a favorite of mine, Dean James (aka Miranda James and other pen names), started a new series with Posted to Death, the story of an American vampire who is gay and able to medically control his vampirish tendencies. When he moves to a small English village, he falls into sleuthing when the nasty postmistress is murdered. The name of the village is Snupperton Mumsley and Simon Kirby-Jones is also a bodice-ripping romance writer which gives you just a taste of the humor to be found, humor which had me (and a lot of friends) laughing out loud. Unfortunately, the series didn't fare well so it ended after the fourth book but, ever since I've been on the lookout for something like it. Occasionally, I find a book that comes close but not quite.
  
  An Unconventional Mr. Peadlebody is another of my attempts and, while it doesn't quite fulfill my quest, it's quirky enough to grab and hold my attention. There are laughs to be had here and I really like Ms. Gardner's assortment of characters that aren't your usual evil, bloodsucking fiends. Think of Uncle Gerald, a half vampire-elf mix or of a woman who can turn living creatures to stone. Perhaps a gorgon?
  
  A family as dysfunctional as it's possible to be, a mansion that's falling to pieces, a butler with tattoos and piercings...what better milieu for investigating an untimely death, that of Gerald's father, a full vampire? In fact, did he really die? And when, or how, is Gerald going to get his next, er, meal?
  
  I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this collection of creatures and the humans who live amongst them, not to mention the mystery of what really happened to Granddaddy Peadlebody. Will there be a sequel? I don't know but I really do hope so ;-)
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  Ann

  4.5 Stars - Listened to the audio book. I loved listening to Brad Wills. He did an OUTSTANDING job. What every narrator should aspire to! I'm very picky!! I enjoyed the story and characters and wish they had more adventures.
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  Emmy

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