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.
This week my opener comes from Anything You Do Say by Gillian McAllister that I chose because earlier this year I enjoyed Everything But The Truth by the same author. I enjoyed it so much that this book has a place on my header. I am hoping to be confronted with another devilish moral dilemma to wrestle with in this, her second book.
Blurb
‘I could run, or I could stay and call him an ambulance. Now it is decision time . . . ‘
It’s the end of the night. You’re walking home on your own.
Then you hear the sound every woman dreads. Footsteps. Behind you. Coming fast.
You’re sure it’s him – the man from the bar who wouldn’t leave you alone.
You make a snap decision. You turn. You push. Your pursuer tumbles down the steps. He lies motionless, face-down on the floor.Now What?
Call 999Wait for the police to arrive. For judgement, for justice, whatever that may be. You just hope you husband, family and friends, everyone you love, will stand by you.
OR:
RunStay silent. You didn’t mean to do it. You were scared, you panicked. And no one saw. No one will ever know. If you leave now. If you keep quiet. Forever.
Which is it to be?
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First Chapter ~ First Paragraph ~ Intro
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It starts with a selfie. He is a random; we are not even sure of his name. We are always meeting them whenever we go out. Laura says it’s because I look friendly. I think it’s because I am always daydreaming, making up lies for people as I stare at them, and they think I’m inviting them over for a chat.
In the frame of his phone screen – camera facing forwards, to us – his teeth are white and slightly crooked, his nose hooked.
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Contemporary books are always best when they reflect modern life, and what is more ubiquitous than the good old selfie?
What do you think? Would you keep reading?
That blurb pulled me in.
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Ooh enjoy Cleo. Anything You Do Say is a cracker!
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What an interesting sort of moral dilemma, Cleo! And it does make me wonder what I would do. I can see how this would draw a person in. I’ll look forward to your review of it when you get to it.
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Just another reason I can be scared of modern technology…yes, I’d keep on reading!
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Definitely sounds interesting. Happy reading Cleo.
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What a great blurb and beginning! I’m definitely hooked. I agree with you, contemporary books like this are the best. And I do love a good moral dilemma!!
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Ooooo great blurb! Yes, I would keep reading.
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😊
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Yep. Keep reading! Sounds intriguing.
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I was caught by the first sentence of the blurb. I’m curious about that dilemma.Yes, I want to read more.
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Those opening lines left me breathless. Now what? I have to know more! Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
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I really like the blurb to this book and the first paragraph has left me intrigued, so yes, I would read more.
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I’ll be eager to hear what you think of this one. This week my book is A Peace Divided by Tanya Huff. Happy reading!
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I like the blurb but I fear the old FPPT would put me off… hope you enjoy it, though! 😀
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quite grabbing!
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Everything about the book sounds good. Now…time for a selfie…
sherry @ fundinmental
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This one drew me in; hope you are enjoying it.
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I’m not sure if I’d keep reading after the first paragraph, but the BLURB grabbed me and I would read the novel on the basis of the blurb alone.
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Yes, I would!
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