Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My teaser this week is from The Life I Left Behind by Colette McBeth
Blurb
Five years ago Melody Pieterson was attacked and left for dead.
She coped by burying the person she was, locking away her memories and creating a new life for herself. Her attacker is behind bars. In four weeks’ time she will get married. She’s almost normal.
Then the body of another woman is found, close to where Melody was discovered. Like her she has blond hair and green eyes. Like Melody police find a gold bird cage necklace at the scene. And Melody realises her attacker has been out there all along.
The woman’s name is Eve Elliot. Melody sets out to discover everything she can about Eve to work out why they were targeted. But the more she gets to know her the more she realises what’s wrong with her own life. Eve may be dead but she’s the only person who can teach Melody how to live again. Amazon
My Teaser
‘How can I help you?’ the receptionist said.
‘I can’t seem to find my daughter,’ she said. Immediately she regretted her choice of words, which seemed more appropriate to describe the temporary misplacing of an object such as her keys or her purse. She needed to elaborate quickly so she began the story about Zakynthos and the airport and the no-show and the mouldy plates in my flat. The receptionist raised her hand to stop the flow.
‘I can take the details from you now.’
Do you want to read more?
Please share your teasers in the comments box below.
Intriguing. The blurb especially. I can see why you picked it. Mine’s at http://suziequint.blogspot.com/2014/11/tuesday-teaseropening-sand.html
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Thanks for leaving me your link Suzie and good luck with your book 🙂
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Oooh, intriguing!
I’ll just add a quick one from Philip Kerr’s ‘Research’, a crime novel about writers. Hilarious, sarcastic and intriguing, so far!
‘That’s what separate the men from the boys; any dumb f-k can start writing a novel – and they frequently do – but very few can finish writing one; and there are even fewer who can put that novel behind them and start another. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes. My opinion is that your novel is beautifully written and very atmospheric but too often you seem like you’re peeking across your shoulder to see if any of those bloody clever writer you say you admire are paying attention to your nice, pretty sentences.’
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I so love that teaser! What I love about Colette McBeth’s books is the dry humour – I’m off to check Research out now!
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Good teaser — you can imagine the mom’s frustration My teaser
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Indeed, there’s nothing worse than dealing with officialdom when you are worried out of your mind. Thanks for leaving your link.
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Cleo – Oh, this does sound interesting! And that’s a suspenseful moment you’ve shared, too. I’ll be keen to know what you think of this one.
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Both Colette McBeth’s books have been compulsive reading for me. The book is full of suspense yet lightened by the sort of dry humour I enjoy (and employ)
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As always, a fantastic teaser 🙂
I’m in a bit of a reading slump this week, so have nothing to share today 😦
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Oh Nish that isn’t like you – I hope you get over it soon!
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Every mothers worst fears. This sounds like an intense read.
Here’s my TT – http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/11/25/teaser-tuesdays-89-rehab-is-for-witches/
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It is a very twisty book which had me thinking I knew what was going on, only to find out I was way off the mark!
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Sounds like a great page turner! Hope you enjoy it!
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I’m loving it! Thanks for visiting 🙂
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Oh, yes, this one definitely piques my curiosity….thanks for sharing and enjoy! I love thrillers that leave me guessing and holding my breath as I read. And thanks for visiting my blog.
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This is one twisty turny tale, so much so I’ve resented ‘real life’ while I’ve been reading it. You’re very welcome, thanks for returning the visit.
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Good teaser — looks like we both chose thrillers this week. Mine: Think Twice
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Yay I love a good thriller – thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Very intriguing! Here is my TT: http://book-forthought.blogspot.com/2014/11/teaser-tuesdays-nov-25_25.html
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Thanks for leaving me your link 🙂
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This sounds like a really good mystery/thriller. I can feel the mother’s distress in your Teaser.
My Tuesday post features RAINSHADOW ROAD.
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It was one of those scenes that is so moving even more so for being so realistic. Thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Interesting teaser!
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Thank you Sonia.
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Sounds intriguing, and I keep seeing Colette McBeth’s name around the blogosphere and feeling I should try her some day… Looking forward to your review! 🙂
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It is just as compulsive reading as Precious Thing was which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Ohhh….good one!! I would def check this one out!!
Mine is a new one from the same book I teased last week – but a good one!!
http://mydogearedpurpose.com/2014/11/25/teaser-tuesday-november-25th/
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I’m now a confirmed Colette McBeth fan! I love the writing style and this was a compulsive read.
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Not being able to find you child is the worst thing in the world your heart just drops. Great teaser…here is my TT http://newpaperadventures.blogspot.com/2014/11/teaser-tuesday-nov-25.html
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It is indeed even though the child in this piece is an adult her mother knows something awful has happened. Thanks for leaving your link.
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An intriguing teaser.
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Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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That does sound exciting. I hope you are enjoying it. Happy reading!
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It was a compulsive read and sadly all gobbled up now!
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Yikes, sounds like this woman has been through a lot. Intriguing teaser, I’m curious to know more! Thanks for sharing!
Here are My teasers…
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Thank you Kerry – she certainly doesn’t have an easy time!
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Sounds like quite the thriller. My teaser is a thriller/mystery as well. Solomon’s Whisper by Sandra Brannan
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Oh it is – thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Great teaser this week 🙂 Seems like this book would definitely be a thrill to read!
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It certainly is – thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Interesting – I really like the cover!
Reading Lark’s Teasers
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Better still you realise why it’s been picked from the very first page! thanks for leaving your link 🙂
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Sounds like an interesting book. 🙂
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