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  • I See You've Called in Dead: A Novel
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I See You've Called in Dead: A Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

John Kenney (Author), Sean Patrick Hopkins (Narrator), Zibby Publishing (Publisher)
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,018 ratings

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The Office meets Six Feet Under meets About a Boy in this coming-of-middle-age tale about having a second chance to write your life’s story.

Bud Stanley is an obituary writer who is afraid to live. Yes, his wife recently left him for a “far more interesting” man. Yes, he goes on a particularly awful blind date with a woman who brings her ex. And yes, he has too many glasses of Scotch one night and proceeds to pen and publish his own obituary. The newspaper wants to fire him. But now the company’s system has him listed as dead. And the company can’t fire a dead person. The ensuing fallout forces him to realize that life may be actually worth living.

As Bud awaits his fate at work, his life hangs in the balance. Given another shot by his boss and encouraged by his best friend, Tim, a worldly and wise former art dealer, Bud starts to attend the wakes and funerals of strangers to learn how to live.

Thurber Prize-winner and NYTimes bestselling author John Kenney tells a funny, touching story about life and death, about the search for meaning, about finding and never letting go of the preciousness of life.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 34 minutes
  2. Author
    John Kenney
  3. Narrator
    Sean Patrick Hopkins
  4. Audible release date
    April 1 2025
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Zibby Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B0DX2L62VM
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 34 minutes
Author John Kenney
Narrator Sean Patrick Hopkins
Audible.ca Release Date April 01 2025
Publisher Zibby Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0DX2L62VM
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly great
    Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2025
    Great book not so much about death but life and how we live it.This gem might crack my all-time top 15
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  • M. Speechley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, hidden gem
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025
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    This was a surprising gem. Stumbled on it, intrigued by the title, and ended up loving it. Great sense of humor, touching story, not at all full of itself. Very pleased, and will read another of his books.
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  • Susan Haney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
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    A wonderful story full of fun, laughter, sadness, tears and reasons to live life with joy.
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  • Leu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Touching and funny!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025
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    Really enjoyed this novel and author’s writing style. Kenney’s flawed hero, Bud, tells about loss in love, life and career with humor that is dark (he’s an obituary writer) but also very touching. Well developed cast of likable characters trying to pull Bud back to his own life, give readers a lot to consider without being preachy. His descriptions of Brooklyn and NYC make you feel like you are there.
    A good book is one you keep thinking about when it’s over and I still am! Will look for more novels by John Kenney.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025
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    I highly recommend this book. Smartly written. Funny. Sarcastic. Great characters. Some really good lessons to learn here. Get the tissues ready.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025
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    I picked up what I thought would be a light and humorous book, but ended up with so much more. The humor was there, but this book touched on the meaning of life, the randomness of it all, the surprising moments that change our lives in an instant. Read this book. Don't ask me to explain why. Just read it. You can thank me later.
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