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Bill of the Dead #2
Everyday Horrors
ONE GEEK AGAINST THE RISING DARKNESS.Bill Ryder is having a hell of a week. Magic is back, one of his friends has been entombed in solid rock, and he once again has no pulse to speak of.Too bad it’s about to get worse. Something is hunting vampires in New York City. A smarmy wizard has been called in to investigate, one with skeletons in his closet and eyes for Bill’s girlfriend. All the while, Neolithic horrors not seen since the dawn of time are reappearing, wreaking havoc wherever they step.Bill will need to rally his friends, both new and old, if he’s to have any chance of turning the creeping tide of chaos threatening to drown his city. But it won’t be easy. The balance of power in the supernatural hierarchy has been upended, and all the attitude in the world might not be enough to fix it.----------Prepare for pulse-raising action and laughter in this thrilling vampire comedy series. If you enjoy Shayne Silvers, Steve McHugh, or Jim Butcher, then Bill of the Dead promises one hell of a bloody good time!Don’t miss out on this gripping adventure! Grab your copy of Everyday Horrors now and immerse yourself in a world where horror and humor collide with spine-tingling action.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 9, 2020
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Rick Gualtieri
85 books764 followersRick Gualtieri loves to write adventure, mayhem, and snarky dialogue. His bestselling Tome of Bill series combines all of this into a world of supernatural danger with hard-hitting action and plenty of sharp-tongued geeky humor.
Rick lives alone in a dark, evil place called New Jersey with only his wife, three kids, and countless pets to both keep him company and constantly plot against him. When he's not busy monkey-clicking out words, he can typically be found jealously guarding his collection of vintage Transformers from all who would seek to defile them.
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Email: rickg.author@gmail.com
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Rick lives alone in a dark, evil place called New Jersey with only his wife, three kids, and countless pets to both keep him company and constantly plot against him. When he's not busy monkey-clicking out words, he can typically be found jealously guarding his collection of vintage Transformers from all who would seek to defile them.
Defilers beware!
Email: rickg.author@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/RickGualtieriAuthor
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January 10, 2020
EVERYDAY HORRORS is the second novel of the Bill of the Dead series, sequel to the extraordinarily funny and entertaining TOME OF BILL series. Bill is a obnoxious geek who has been turned into a vampire. Twice.
While he's slightly matured given his steady relationship with a witch, semi-adopted child, and owning his own building--he's recently brought back magic into the world. Having epically screwed up by doing so, he's trying to rebuild the vampire race's structure to keep them under control and turn them all into vegetarians (in the vampire sense). Unfortunately, his ex-girlfriend is now possessed by his dead best friend and he has a new romantic rival in a handsome wizard.
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more Bill Ryder books. He's always entertaining and while I'd like to see him hook up with different characters, I'm enjoying his current relationship. I'm a fan of the fact Sally has returned and while I hope she becomes a vampire again, I was entertained by the developments throughout this book. I also like new characters Char, the new vamps, and meeting some of Tom's family.
Fans of the previous books will love this and those who haven't read them? Well, you'll probably be totally lost but that's why you should read the originals.
8.5/10
While he's slightly matured given his steady relationship with a witch, semi-adopted child, and owning his own building--he's recently brought back magic into the world. Having epically screwed up by doing so, he's trying to rebuild the vampire race's structure to keep them under control and turn them all into vegetarians (in the vampire sense). Unfortunately, his ex-girlfriend is now possessed by his dead best friend and he has a new romantic rival in a handsome wizard.
I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to more Bill Ryder books. He's always entertaining and while I'd like to see him hook up with different characters, I'm enjoying his current relationship. I'm a fan of the fact Sally has returned and while I hope she becomes a vampire again, I was entertained by the developments throughout this book. I also like new characters Char, the new vamps, and meeting some of Tom's family.
Fans of the previous books will love this and those who haven't read them? Well, you'll probably be totally lost but that's why you should read the originals.
8.5/10
July 17, 2022
Listened to the Audible version but, again, I seem to have lost the ability to add a new edition.
January 28, 2020
Another refreshing dip into the pool that is Bill
What more can be said then Rick’s characters are a refreshing change of pace from the everyday banality found in most books. Bill’s sarcasm and constant diatribe of inner dialogue keeps you wondering, “why did I buy this book? More to the point, why can’t I put the damn thing down”! Love ya Bill! Rick, thanks for keeping them coming!
What more can be said then Rick’s characters are a refreshing change of pace from the everyday banality found in most books. Bill’s sarcasm and constant diatribe of inner dialogue keeps you wondering, “why did I buy this book? More to the point, why can’t I put the damn thing down”! Love ya Bill! Rick, thanks for keeping them coming!
January 10, 2020
Same shit different apocalypse
Another solid chapter in the ongoing mess that is the life story of Bill the Vampire and company. Well done Rick.
Another solid chapter in the ongoing mess that is the life story of Bill the Vampire and company. Well done Rick.
January 12, 2020
Rick can do no wrong
What is there not to like? New characters, expanded older characters, a bona-fide canine (ish) sidekick? Can’t wait for more
What is there not to like? New characters, expanded older characters, a bona-fide canine (ish) sidekick? Can’t wait for more
October 18, 2021
4.6834 stars. And why you ask?
Well, I won’t lie to you. A small part of me is angry with Rick Gualtieri for this book. No, I’m not angry with how it turned out, the characters, plot etc. What I’m annoyed with is that it offers so many questions yet so few answers. Don’t get me wrong. I'm sure the author was tempted to sprinkle some in here and there but, in the end, it seems that the pacing of the story was really what kept it from happening. And it was easy to see that along the way, certain plot points really needed - nay, deserved - the details they received.
OK, in the words of Tom-Sheila, The Icon With The Power of Ninja Turtles Action Figures at his-her beck and call: that was kind of a d*ck move. You see, I literally copied - albeit with some subject or verbage changes included - that entire first paragraph from the author's "note" that awaits you at the end of "Everyday Horrors", his 2nd in the "Bill of The Dead" series… which may or may not end after the upcoming third book. Safe to say, I am not betting the rent money on either possibility, that's for sure (you know, if 3 is it or we're going to get one of those George Lucas like "see you in 15 years for the rest, y'all")! My sincere uneasiness about the projected length of this series arises from the simple (?) fact that Gualtieri did indeed bring up A LOT of new mysteries in this story, that were only added to the ones not yet disemboweled or otherwise scooched off to the side in the first chapter.
I won't say I wanted more in this book as a criticsm of the author, though I will confess that I did indeed want more because so much was happening and quite frankly I'm a greedy little (?) fuck. So sue me (I'm poor, so go ahead, let me know how it works out for you). But having to hang on and actually patiently wait to LEARN some stuff along the way is a skill that is rusty at best for me. Ah, instant gratification, thank the nether gods you didn't exist when I was in college! It's just there are so many awesome and delicious fantasy bits flying by in this story. I wanted to yell TIME OUT several times along the way in order to have some of them worked out to a degree of satisfaction and closure. But nope, not even at the Kumbaya meeting of the new Coven Kids ("don't worry boys and girls, Sally will only kill SOME of you…") do we find out much more than, yes, the scheisse that's been building up like a backed up sewage pipe in a rent-controlled Bronx apartment is about to blow. And no one will be spared its splattery goodness when that happens!
Yet oddly enough, I so want to be there when it does! And that's what makes this particular middle child so deserving of all the accolades you can throw at it, even if some will no doubt hit like a wrench at a dodgeball training session. Gualtieri's writing style, sense of drama, appropriate timing of excellent cursing and insults as well as the best references to modern culture that you'll find anywhere remain right on target! Heck, you have to appreciate even his chapter titles which will give your bulging mid-section a good shake what with all that guffawing you'll be doing. I love it all in a totally non-creepy but yeah still a little kind of way!
Onward and, um, clickward (?) it is then, Book 3 starts bright and early tomorrow! Watch out kids, things are gettin' wild craaaazy up in here! Woo woo with your bad selves! Ye gods, no wonder I identify with a nerd as our hero...
Well, I won’t lie to you. A small part of me is angry with Rick Gualtieri for this book. No, I’m not angry with how it turned out, the characters, plot etc. What I’m annoyed with is that it offers so many questions yet so few answers. Don’t get me wrong. I'm sure the author was tempted to sprinkle some in here and there but, in the end, it seems that the pacing of the story was really what kept it from happening. And it was easy to see that along the way, certain plot points really needed - nay, deserved - the details they received.
OK, in the words of Tom-Sheila, The Icon With The Power of Ninja Turtles Action Figures at his-her beck and call: that was kind of a d*ck move. You see, I literally copied - albeit with some subject or verbage changes included - that entire first paragraph from the author's "note" that awaits you at the end of "Everyday Horrors", his 2nd in the "Bill of The Dead" series… which may or may not end after the upcoming third book. Safe to say, I am not betting the rent money on either possibility, that's for sure (you know, if 3 is it or we're going to get one of those George Lucas like "see you in 15 years for the rest, y'all")! My sincere uneasiness about the projected length of this series arises from the simple (?) fact that Gualtieri did indeed bring up A LOT of new mysteries in this story, that were only added to the ones not yet disemboweled or otherwise scooched off to the side in the first chapter.
I won't say I wanted more in this book as a criticsm of the author, though I will confess that I did indeed want more because so much was happening and quite frankly I'm a greedy little (?) fuck. So sue me (I'm poor, so go ahead, let me know how it works out for you). But having to hang on and actually patiently wait to LEARN some stuff along the way is a skill that is rusty at best for me. Ah, instant gratification, thank the nether gods you didn't exist when I was in college! It's just there are so many awesome and delicious fantasy bits flying by in this story. I wanted to yell TIME OUT several times along the way in order to have some of them worked out to a degree of satisfaction and closure. But nope, not even at the Kumbaya meeting of the new Coven Kids ("don't worry boys and girls, Sally will only kill SOME of you…") do we find out much more than, yes, the scheisse that's been building up like a backed up sewage pipe in a rent-controlled Bronx apartment is about to blow. And no one will be spared its splattery goodness when that happens!
Yet oddly enough, I so want to be there when it does! And that's what makes this particular middle child so deserving of all the accolades you can throw at it, even if some will no doubt hit like a wrench at a dodgeball training session. Gualtieri's writing style, sense of drama, appropriate timing of excellent cursing and insults as well as the best references to modern culture that you'll find anywhere remain right on target! Heck, you have to appreciate even his chapter titles which will give your bulging mid-section a good shake what with all that guffawing you'll be doing. I love it all in a totally non-creepy but yeah still a little kind of way!
Onward and, um, clickward (?) it is then, Book 3 starts bright and early tomorrow! Watch out kids, things are gettin' wild craaaazy up in here! Woo woo with your bad selves! Ye gods, no wonder I identify with a nerd as our hero...
July 14, 2022
Bill’s life sucks
Book two: Everyday Horrors, Bill of the Dead
It really shouldn’t be possible for things to get stranger than the first series of Bill the Vampire books. As we know, if you speak your fear, the fear appears then tries to kill Bill Ryder aka The Freewill vampire.
Reading about how Bill and his friends discover their powers was like watching a fiery train wreck as it flies off the track and into the woods. You just can’t look away, no matter how bad it gets because you know it’s only going to be worse the longer you stare at it as you drive into a ditch. Bill is so gifted in his inability to be a competent hero that his stories are addictive.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention how un-PC the humor is. If you’re sensitive to adolescent humor and genitalia jokes this book is NOT for you. Reading this book transported me to the 1980’s where, “That’s what she said,” jokes were in their heyday. I think. Maybe? Who knows really. I’ll have to go on my own private quest to find out its origin story.
That being said, I’m ready for book three. I know my life is not that bad because Bill’s is so much worse.
Book two: Everyday Horrors, Bill of the Dead
It really shouldn’t be possible for things to get stranger than the first series of Bill the Vampire books. As we know, if you speak your fear, the fear appears then tries to kill Bill Ryder aka The Freewill vampire.
Reading about how Bill and his friends discover their powers was like watching a fiery train wreck as it flies off the track and into the woods. You just can’t look away, no matter how bad it gets because you know it’s only going to be worse the longer you stare at it as you drive into a ditch. Bill is so gifted in his inability to be a competent hero that his stories are addictive.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention how un-PC the humor is. If you’re sensitive to adolescent humor and genitalia jokes this book is NOT for you. Reading this book transported me to the 1980’s where, “That’s what she said,” jokes were in their heyday. I think. Maybe? Who knows really. I’ll have to go on my own private quest to find out its origin story.
That being said, I’m ready for book three. I know my life is not that bad because Bill’s is so much worse.
January 12, 2020
Review
I am really glad Bill and his friends are back.
This series will have you laughing your a** off.
Bill is a vampire again, Tom is inhabiting the Icon's body, Ed is missing, and Glen the green blob is Bill's new roommate.
Sally emerges from a 3 week cocoon as something out of this world.
Tom(Sheila) keeps Bill and Christy from getting cozy. And yes, Tom as Sheila is as gross as you could imagine-snicker!
There are tiny man-eating leprechauns, poisonous fishmen, redneck werewolves, and rogue vampires causing havoc.
And a hot male Mage.
Great book!
I am really glad Bill and his friends are back.
This series will have you laughing your a** off.
Bill is a vampire again, Tom is inhabiting the Icon's body, Ed is missing, and Glen the green blob is Bill's new roommate.
Sally emerges from a 3 week cocoon as something out of this world.
Tom(Sheila) keeps Bill and Christy from getting cozy. And yes, Tom as Sheila is as gross as you could imagine-snicker!
There are tiny man-eating leprechauns, poisonous fishmen, redneck werewolves, and rogue vampires causing havoc.
And a hot male Mage.
Great book!
July 9, 2022
Slow, slow, slow … then a good ending?
I’ve read so many other books until I came back to this & to be honest I was getting a little fed up with all the talk, pointless banter & and he story not going anywhere.
Then towards the end it picks up well with a great ending !?!!
I’m sorry but after all he’s been through Bill still shouldn’t be that much of a idiot vampire? Why didn’t he bite the bloody (SPOILERS) werewolves?
Now to see a Star Wars esk return of the Traveller though.
I will continue the series, but not until I run out of other things to read!
I’ve read so many other books until I came back to this & to be honest I was getting a little fed up with all the talk, pointless banter & and he story not going anywhere.
Then towards the end it picks up well with a great ending !?!!
I’m sorry but after all he’s been through Bill still shouldn’t be that much of a idiot vampire? Why didn’t he bite the bloody (SPOILERS) werewolves?
Now to see a Star Wars esk return of the Traveller though.
I will continue the series, but not until I run out of other things to read!
January 12, 2020
More Horrors more questions
With this book we get some answers at the beginning some many questions that feel like there is another story going on behind the background the main characters aren't aware of and more interactions with new characters that's give me spice to the story is Bill in his group try to figure out what the heck is going on with the world and all the new monsters that is showing up while trying to find out where they're missing friend add disappeared to.
With this book we get some answers at the beginning some many questions that feel like there is another story going on behind the background the main characters aren't aware of and more interactions with new characters that's give me spice to the story is Bill in his group try to figure out what the heck is going on with the world and all the new monsters that is showing up while trying to find out where they're missing friend add disappeared to.
September 13, 2020
Absolutely loved this book, one of my top reads. Though I'm a bit annoyed at Tom, he seems to have gotten dumber and more immature as the books went on. Sure he was an idiot in the beginning but it seems to me he's gone done hill mentally. But I can forgive him his idioticy in lue of comic relief as he tries to figure out a women's body, the first period scene was absolutely golden as a laughed so hard it brought me to tears.
Looking forward to the next book.
Looking forward to the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2020
He's a vampire again.
Bill's back and he's a vampire again! Bill is try to survive life (or un-death) the best he can. Most of the old gang is present and accounted for and there are new characters as well. Some are fulfilling new roles. There are new adventures and screw ups a plenty, hand on because it's going to be a bumpy ride. That really shouldn't be a surprise.
Bill's back and he's a vampire again! Bill is try to survive life (or un-death) the best he can. Most of the old gang is present and accounted for and there are new characters as well. Some are fulfilling new roles. There are new adventures and screw ups a plenty, hand on because it's going to be a bumpy ride. That really shouldn't be a surprise.
February 11, 2020
Another great story that brings me back to this world
No spoilers.
I love being back in the world of Bill. But it’s great that it’s not the same and we are getting a lot of new things brought into the world to give us a fresh take on characters I love. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
No spoilers.
I love being back in the world of Bill. But it’s great that it’s not the same and we are getting a lot of new things brought into the world to give us a fresh take on characters I love. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
March 21, 2020
Great Read
Awesome book! If you are a series reader from Tome of Bill you will definitely enjoy this. Rick continues to surprise with his vast imagination for creatures of pure fantasy! Can't wait for the next book to come out! This book picked up right where the last left off and was hard to put down.
Awesome book! If you are a series reader from Tome of Bill you will definitely enjoy this. Rick continues to surprise with his vast imagination for creatures of pure fantasy! Can't wait for the next book to come out! This book picked up right where the last left off and was hard to put down.
June 8, 2020
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒓𝒔, Bill of the Dead, Book #2
by Rick Gualtieri
Another great adventure with Bill Ryder and his eclectic group of friends. Solid plot, good pacing, stellar editing and proofing, characters that long-time readers have grown to love and new readers can easily relate to, plus a nice, solid ending that still manages to leave the door wide open for whatever comes next.
by Rick Gualtieri
Another great adventure with Bill Ryder and his eclectic group of friends. Solid plot, good pacing, stellar editing and proofing, characters that long-time readers have grown to love and new readers can easily relate to, plus a nice, solid ending that still manages to leave the door wide open for whatever comes next.
January 25, 2020
So glad Bill is back!
Other than leaving me with more questions than answers, and wanting to smack Bill (as usual), this was a fun read. I can't wait for book 3 to see where this takes our merry band of bad asses.
Other than leaving me with more questions than answers, and wanting to smack Bill (as usual), this was a fun read. I can't wait for book 3 to see where this takes our merry band of bad asses.
February 20, 2020
Can't wait for the next installment, this one left me hungry for more. If I say more I might start spoiling others but I recommend it to those who love Rick's work. He is getting better and better at telling Bill's story and surprisingly Bill is learning, who knew.
February 26, 2020
Slogging through sewers
It was fun for the most part. After a while the foul mouthed dialog for a bit old. I did enjoy seeing Bill get curb stomped numerous times. A good time for all.
It was fun for the most part. After a while the foul mouthed dialog for a bit old. I did enjoy seeing Bill get curb stomped numerous times. A good time for all.
January 11, 2020
Great Read!
Bill and the gang are back (mostly). In true Bill style, there's lots of action and idiocracy. Tons of sarcastic humor and truly messed up scenarios leave you laughing. The strange days keep coming and I couldn't be happier.
Bill and the gang are back (mostly). In true Bill style, there's lots of action and idiocracy. Tons of sarcastic humor and truly messed up scenarios leave you laughing. The strange days keep coming and I couldn't be happier.
January 14, 2020
Loved it
Another great book in the Bill of the Dead series. This one leaves you with more questions than answers. I hope there is more soon.
Another great book in the Bill of the Dead series. This one leaves you with more questions than answers. I hope there is more soon.
January 19, 2020
Fun read.
Loved this book. If you loved the tome of Bill series you’ll love this series. All R.G.’s books are good!
Loved this book. If you loved the tome of Bill series you’ll love this series. All R.G.’s books are good!
January 22, 2020
It Ain't Over Till...It Is
Thanks for sticking with Bill and the gang,Rick.And saying strap in instead of strap on.You are the master of your craft.Bark!
Thanks for sticking with Bill and the gang,Rick.And saying strap in instead of strap on.You are the master of your craft.Bark!
January 30, 2020
Billiant
Love it the old gang back together in strange ways I love the forthright humour and banter of these characters but can't help hoping turf returns😂😂 going back to book 1
Love it the old gang back together in strange ways I love the forthright humour and banter of these characters but can't help hoping turf returns😂😂 going back to book 1
February 28, 2020
I'm a little disappointed in this installment. For a 500+ page book, not much really happened.
March 15, 2020
Guilty pleasure reading this series. Poor Bill is always behind the 8 ball. As a fellow tech nerd, I identify a bit with him.
May 14, 2020
Rick Gulatieri never fails to entertain.
June 22, 2020
Really good book. Cant wait for the next instalment in this series as I'm really looking forward to where this story will go.
June 24, 2020
Loved this second book and I can't wait for the next one. These are some of my favorite characters.
August 4, 2020
Bill and the gang are back, and in this one they face evil leprechauns, werewolves and fish stick men. Oh and Sally is back as well
February 2, 2021
Another Nice addition to the World of Bill the vampire!
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