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    Two Weeks' Notice
    Two Weeks' Notice
    Two Weeks' Notice
    Audiobook9 hours

    Two Weeks' Notice

    Written by Rachel Caine

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

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    About this audiobook

    After dying and being revived with the experimental drug Returne, Bryn Davis is theoretically free to live her unlife-with regular doses to keep her going. But Bryn knows that the government has every intention of keeping a tight lid on Pharmadene's life-altering discovery, no matter the cost.

    Thankfully, some things have changed for the better; her job at the rechristened Davis Funeral Home is keeping her busy and her fragile romance with Patrick McCallister is blossoming-thanks in part to their combined efforts in forming a support group for Returne addicts. But when some of the group members suddenly disappear, Bryn wonders if the government is methodically removing a threat to their security, or if some unknown enemy has decided to run the zombies into the ground.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 20, 2013
    ISBN9781452682938
    Two Weeks' Notice
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    Rachel Caine

    Rachel Caine (1962–2020) was the New York Times–, USA Today–, and #1 Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of more than fifty books across multiple genres, from adult thriller to urban fantasy/science fiction, as well as works for young adults. With millions of copies sold, she was a frequent guest at conventions in the United States and around the world. Her popular book series include the Morganville Vampires novels, the Great Library series, and the #1-bestselling Stillhouse Lake books. Caine lost her fight with a rare and aggressive cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, in November of 2020.

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    • 4/5
      Bryn Davis is running the Davis Funeral Home and still running revived (zombieish) errands for the FBI. She is an excellent choice since as one of the revived herself, she can recover from almost any damage done to her. But she finds herself in the middle of a diabolical plan and she does not know who to trust. She is also trying to find her sister who has been kidnapped, not to mention her budding relationship with the charming and dangerous Patrick McCallister.I really enjoyed this second book in the series. Bryn is a compelling character and the "revived" concept is very interesting. They are sort of high functioning zombies, pretty hard to tell them from human. The romance is nice but not the driving force of the story. There is lots of action and I really enjoy that. It was a nice cat and mouse where you are not sure who the bad guy is until it is too late. Will definitely be reading the next one.
    • 4/5
      Listened/Read for Fun (Audible/Paperback)Tracking Books Read Review (Short)Overall Rating: 4.25Story Rating: 4.00Character Rating: 4.50Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)First Thought when Finished: OH MY Two Week's Notice was such a good listen! I am so glad I had Terminated ready to go when I finished.Overall Thoughts: I have pretty much devoured this series back to back. Two Weeks Notice did exactly what the middle book in a trilogy should do: advance the story. We got more action, romance, back story, and emotion. Middle books should always be the "meat" of the trilogy and this one delivered. Bryn (the leading lady) is probably one of my favorite characters in Urban Fantasy. She is kick ass but mostly she is just dealing with the hand that she has been dealt. I tend to admire the leading ladies that are "human" about their circumstances. The rest of the cast of characters are great too. My favorite thing about Rachel Caine is she writes characters that I care about and want to root for! The Revivalist series though is probably my favorite!Audio Thoughts: Narrated By Julia Whelan /Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Julia does a fantastic job with Bryn and the rest of the characters in this series. Her pacing and rhythm are very well done. She also has one of those voices that you can listen to on higher speeds and it doesn't distort at all. Overall very well done.Final Thoughts: I love this series!
    • 4/5
      Two Weeks' Notice
      4 Stars

      It’s business as usual for Bryn Davis at the funeral home until the FBI pull her in with a “request”, and she finds herself immeshed in a new conspiracy fighting against a lethal foe with ties that are a little too close to home.

      A good continuation to the series but fair warning The Revivalists is not for the faint of heart or the weak of stomach. The tone is dark and gritty, and the descriptions are quite gory and gruesome, particularly toward the end.

      The plot starts out a little slow as Bryn copes with the aftermath of events from Working Stiff but the action heats up quickly and Bryn is soon dodging bullets, surviving explosions and escaping deranged interrogators at government facilities. There are also developments in her personal life as she and Patrick grow closer both emotionally and physically.

      The secondary characters are engaging, especially Patrick’s right hand, Joe Fidelli, and his left, the Alfred-like Liam. The villain is seriously disturbed, which says a lot since the sickos from book #1 were bad enough, and there is a wicked little twist associated with the character as well.

      The third and final book is already out and it will be interesting to see how Bryn handles the changes wrought in this installment.
    • 5/5
      TWO WEEKS NOTICE was just as good if not better then WORKING STIFF. Bryn seems to be settling into her new life as best as she can. Bryn has her friends working to keep her non dependent on the government to stay alive but not all the Returne addicts are that lucky and now they are disappearing. The government contacts Bryn to help them once again and she has no choice but to go with it.Most people don't have to dodge assassin at every turn but Bryn isn't your normal everyday gal. She has been through a lot and continues to get knocked down but she keeps getting up. I didn't think Bryn and Patrick were that much alike in the beginning of book 1 but they really do complement each other and I like seeing them together and watching their relationship progress. Joe is awesome, He is hilarious, loyal and always there to lend a hand. I really enjoy most of the characters in the Revivalist series, some a lot more then others but they all bring something extra to the table. There was a lot going on in TWO WEEKS NOTICE and a lot is revealed. Everything seems to be stepped up a notch. Emotions are high and situations are intense. Plenty of action and suspense.The ending? WOW I was on the edge of my seat screaming at the characters and wondering how the heck I didn't see that coming. The newest situation that Bryn finds herself in at the end is definately another game changer that I'm not going to miss reading about it in book 3.
    • 5/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy:allthingsuf.comIt’s rare that a sequel can top its predecessor, and given the enthusiastic 5 bats I gave WORKING STIFF, I never expected TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE to become my new favorite in the series. The bleak circumstances of the first few chapters set me up for a mind blowing ending that has my excitement about this series turned up to an all time high.Though Bryn’s circumstances at the start of TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE have changed drastically since we first met her in WORKING STIFF, underneath the luxurious accommodations and zombie grief counseling I saw the same calm, capable, utterly bomb proof heroine I fell in love with in book one. And all of that strength is needed now more than ever as the bleakness of life after revival sinks in. Much like Chess Putnam of Stacia Kane’s Downside Ghosts, Bryn’s condition makes her day to day existence precarious and heartbreakingly vulnerable. But if the first portion of TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE is spent reminding you of the depression and fear of life as a nanite zombie, both Bryn’s love life and her self esteem take explosive turns for the better soon after. Though I haven’t quite figured out Patrick McCallister as a leading man, he more than proves his chops as a sex symbol in TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE. Alone with the good (and the steamy), the Revivalist series doesn’t gloss over unpleasantness either. Rather, Bryn’s abilities come at a significant physical and psychological cost that makes her all the more satisfying as a heroine. Though the violence is ratcheted up this time around, all of the emotional pain more than pays off in impact by book’s end.In addition to greater emotional punch, I like the way Caine manages villains and threats in TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE. Even Annie, one of my least favorite characters in WORKING STIFF, is used to much greater effect. I don’t want to spoil anything by going into details, but I felt that both old threats and new were exciting, intriguing, and really well written. Though Caine’s ability to write wicked women is nearly unmatched, I also I love that her character palette ranges beyond love interests and villains to include families, pets, and happy couples. Joe Fideli in particular had some hilarious dialogue with Pat and Bryn this time around.After two in a row, I think it’s safe to say that the Revivalist series just plain does it for me. Managing the transition between series installments is a tricky business, and TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE is a great example of how to do things right. The entire action-packed conclusion was thrilling and well written, and the ending caught me completely off guard with a delicious twist. Not your average cliffhanger, Caine treats fans to a game-changing development that definitely puts Revivalist #3 at the top of my “Must Read” list.Sexual Content: Sex scenes.
    • 4/5
      Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Associate Reviewer - Michelle M:Bryn Davis is now working with the FBI after they said they would provide her with Returne so that she will not "die". If at anytime she doesn't get her daily supply of the drug she knows that she will die a slow death full of decay and decomposition. Bryn also can be retained by the FBI at any time they feel fit to bring her in on a job. At this time her life is going great, she has a good job, great boyfriend and a cute bulldog that adores her. Bryn also is the head of a support group for the Returne victims and that is where things start to change. Support group members disappear, Bryn is still looking for her sister as well as keeping her relationship going with Patrick McCallister.At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this series but then I read and got pulled into Working Stiff and couldn't wait to read Two Weeks' Notice and this book pulled me in the same way. There is so much action and adventure this book keeps you wanting more so that you can see what will happen next. I found myself wanting to chew my nails not only because of the action but in between reading so that I could get back to it! Rachel Caine puts a new spin on a Zombie like story line that totally keeps you engrossed while in some parts you can't believe that somethings were actually happening. I can't wait until the next book comes out so that we can continue the Bryn Davis story and find out what she will get into next!LITERAL ADDICTION's Associate Reviewer gives Two Weeks' Notice 4 Skulls.
    • 4/5
      Still dead, but hey, she's got her own mortuary... Brynn Davis is coping with her new situation - she's running the funeral home, started a support group for the dead-and-revived employees at Pharmadene, and she's ready to take the next step with oh-so-appealing Patrick McCallister. Unfortunately, the deal she made with the FBI is about to come knocking - and for Brynn, saying to to the job would mean a fate worse than death. Literally.Caine cranks up the intensity and the action.
    • 4/5
      I am under the assumption that Rachel Caine can't write a bad book. This is because I have read all of Ms.Caine's amazing Morganville Vampire books as well as the majority of her Weather Wardens series and these first to Revivalist novels and not a single one has been close to bad. With that said, the Revivalist series has been a lot slower for me than the other series. It is also very much darker in subject matter. The act is reviving the dead and then purposely letting them rot while alive is not for the faint of heart. In this world, there is a drug (taken by injection) that can keep the dead alive and fully composed. Without that drug on a daily basis, normal decomposition starts in.Now some of the revived have gone missing and Bryn seems is finding herself right in the middle of the intrigue. First up is a chance to save her sister Annie and then she is given a job by the newly government run Pharmadene corporation. What she finds during the course of both of these events leads to more conspiracies and danger than she faced in the previous novel "Working Stiff." Now there is a ton of action in this book. Far more than I remember being in the first installment. All of the scenes are tense and well-written.The parts I actually enjoyed the most are those that focused on Bryn digging up clues and relying on her friends and colleagues for their assistance in her adventures. I like reading about the things that happen in the funeral home where Bryn works. You can tell Ms. Caine has done her research on the funeral business. I thought the portions of the story involving the dogs in Bryn's life was also entertaining and cute. All these scenes I favor have one thing in common. They show us more about who Bryn is as a character and how she relates to and needs other people. It makes her human; it makes her alive.Both books in this series are solid, exciting, well-written urban fantasy/paranormal novels. These almost have more of a thriller feel to them as well. I can only say that for some reason I don't seem to read them as quickly or get as excited by them as I do with Caine's other novels. It is really something I have thought about for awhile and can't seem to put into words. I like them but I just don't love them. This second installment though is better than the first so if the third book keeps with this trend, I may end up being converted. As it stands right now I would still be more than willing to continue reading this series.
    • 4/5
      Bryn Davis is dead, well not completely dead, only sorta, kept going by a drug that has to be injected daily, that's a modified version of the Returne drug developed by Pharmadene. Her life is hanging by a thin line, the FBI have agreed to keep giving her the drug in return for occasional favours. When some of her support group for the "addicts" to this drug go missing she investigates and things will change for her forever.It's not quite my type of read, I'm not a fan of zombies and the character isn't really speaking to me and getting me on her side. It's not bad, it's just not really exciting me.
    • 5/5
      I read Working Stiff, the first book in the Revivalist series, with some trepidation, not being a fan of shambling mindless brain eaters, only to find myself gripped by a original, exciting story. I was thrilled to be given access to a galley of Two Week's Notice and eager to see if Caine could do it again.And she did. Picking up a few months after Working Stiff Bryn is managing the funeral home she 'inherited', searching for her kidnapped sister, Annalie, offering counseling to the newly Revived and falling in love with Patrick McCallister. As Manny continues to tinker with the Returne formula she must inject herself with everyday or risk a gruesome death, the FBI, who are in the process of dismantling Pharmadene insists she help them with an investigation into missing funds. What Bryn discovers is a shocking government conspiracy that involves murdered and missing Pharmadene employees, and results in her being targeted by a shadowy group of sadistic military operatives. This time, Bryn is not at all sure she will escape with her life.Perhaps best described as an urban fantasy thriller, with a compelling mix of action, conspiracy and a touch of romance, the plot of Two Weeks' Notice is well thought out and ideally paced. I was engrossed by each twist and turn as Bryn, backed up by Pat McCallister and Joe Fideli, becomes the target in a complex conspiracy by the government to tie up loose ends involving Pharmadene and Returne. To escape a bomb she must jump from a seventh story window, to avoid abduction she jumps through a wall of glass but when the mysterious Jane finally gets a hold of her by threatening Joe's son, she has to endure unimaginable torture. While rarely explicit, the imagined horror is inescapable and made my skin crawl.There is a continued intensity to Bryn's character as she struggles with the emotional fall out of becoming the living dead. Her dependence on the Returne drug makes her vulnerable, at the mercy of Manny and the FBI and she still suffers from nightmares about her death and the white room in the bowels of the Pharmadene building. Bryn also has concerns about her growing intimate relationship with Patrick which is hit with a shocking curve ball when the truth of the conspiracy comes to light.Fast paced, action packed and leading to stunning conclusion that left me wanting more, Two Week's Notice is a thrilling page turner. A must read for urban fantasy fans, this is one series you don't want to miss.