Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea Every Tuesday, Diane at Bibliophile by the Sea posts the opening paragraph (sometime two) of a book she decided to read based on the opening. Feel free to grab the banner and play along.
The opening paragraph I’ve chosen this week comes from a book due to be published next week in eBook format on 1 November 2016 – My Sister’s Bones by Nuala Ellwood.
Kate Rafter is a high-flying war reporter. She’s the strong one. The one who escaped their father. Her sister Sally didn’t. Instead, she drinks.
But when their mother dies, Kate is forced to return to the old family home. And on her very first night she is woken by a terrifying scream. At first she tells herself it’s just a nightmare, a legacy of her time in Syria.
But then she hears it again.
What secret is lurking in her mother’s garden? And can Kate get to the truth…before someone gets to her? NetGalley
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First Chapter ~ First Paragraph ~ Intro
Part One 1
Herne Bay Police Station Sunday 19 April 2015 10:30 a.m.
‘Would you like me to repeat the question?’
The doctor is speaking, but it’s hard to hear her over the voices.
‘Kate?’ The doctor shifts in her seat.
‘Sorry, can you repeat that?’ I try to focus.
‘Shall I close the window?’ It’s quite noisy out there.’
She goes to stand up but I put my hand out to stop her. She flinches and I realise she may have mistaken my gesture for aggression.
‘No,’ I say as she sits back down awkwardly. ‘It’s fine. I just thought I heard… nothing. It’s nothing.’
I mustn’t tell her about the voices.
Please note this excerpt is from a proof copy
I’m not really quite sure what to expect from this book but apparently it’s twisted!
What do you think? Have you read it? Would you like to? Please leave your thoughts in the comments box below.
The book sounds spooky – just right for an October read.
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It does sound spooky, thanks for visiting Margot.
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This definitely has me curious!
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Thank you so much for visiting 🙂
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The opening immediately pulled me in. I would keep reading. Enjoy!
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Thank you 🙂
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I can’t say this does anything for me. I would read on before making a final judgement but I see nothing here to lift it above the crowd. Hearing voices is nothing new.
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I agree about the voices, but I’ll wait and see what else the book has in store for me!
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I like the cover and I wonder what’s going on. Is it in her head or….
sherry @ My TT
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Yes these types of book make you question from page one!
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oh yes! I do especially like that the MC is a war reporter!
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Oh that’s great – I’m looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for the main character.
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This opening has me intrigued – I’d continue reading. I hope you enjoy!
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Thank you Jade 🙂
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I like the opening and the blurb sounds good, too… agree that it might be a bit ‘twisted’, but that’s perfect this time of year!
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I have to admit, I like twisted at any time of the year 🙂
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Hmm…this does sound interesting, Cleo. And I can see what you mean about not being exactly sure where the book is going from here. I’m certainly interested enough to want to know what you thought of it when you’ve finished.
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I do like the sound of this one, I’d read more.
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I think this one would pull me in.
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Oh, yes, twisted indeed! I can sense that, and it draws me in. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
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Sounds creepy, but you might have to wrok quite hard to sell this one to me… (though it’s sure to be better than Moby-Dick… 😉 )
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I’m intrigued. Sounds like a spooky mystery and definitely twisted. I like the way it starts.
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Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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Lurking secrets and voices. Sounds like an interesting combination.
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I’ve read mixed reviews on this but I am intrigued so I’d carry on reading.
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This is a great opening! I’m so curious now!! What voices!? lol, great choice! 🙂
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It definitely feels like it’ll take you on a roller coaster.
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Great intro, can’t wait for your review on this one.
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Voices… It’s never a good sign!
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