Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Teaser Tuesdays: Damaged

This week my teaser lines come from Alex Kava's Damaged, one of several books I've got going at the moment. Right away, I should point out that the quote comes from an advance reading copy of the book, so it's possible that the finished version might differ slightly.

This excerpt is from page 9 of the ARC, and it's our first sighting of the book's (and series') main character, FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell. She's just returning home after taking part in an FBI search in which the "perpetrator" they were looking for was shot and killed. And, yes (once again) it's a little more than two lines (you knew it would be, right?):
Maggie O'Dell peeled off her blouse without undoing the buttons, popping one before it came off. Didn't matter. The blouse was a goner. Even the best cleaners couldn't take out this much blood.
Hmmmm. This is the first Maggie O'Dell book I've read, and so far I'm enjoying it a lot. But I can see it's going to be one of those books you really don't wanna read on your lunch break.


How about you? Got a great teaser from a book you're reading right now? Want to play along? Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by mizB at Should Be Reading. If you'd like to read more teasers, or take part yourself, just head on over to her blog.

23 comments:

Yvonne said...

This is an author I've wanted to read for a long time. Sounds good.

Kathy Martin said...

Great teaser. I haven't heard of the book or the author before. It sounds like something I would like. My teaser is from Knightley Academy by Violet Haberdasher. Happy reading!

Kaye said...

Now that is a grabber! I've never read Kava before but it sounds like I need to start. Have a great week and happy reading.

Felicia the Geeky Blogger said...

I hate blood stains, they are the worst! :)

Felicia @ Geeky Bloggers Book Blog

Gramma Ann said...

I have been debating with myself if I want this book, I've read good reviews about it, but, since I like cozy mysteries, I'm still not sure about this one. It really sounds like a thriller/suspense story. Especially after your teaser.

gautami tripathy said...

I think I will check it out!

Teaser Tuesdays: Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

fredamans said...

Sounds like my kind of book!

http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/06/teaser_28.html

Heather said...

Another author I have heard much about, but not yet read. Great teaser!
My post: Cut to the Corpse

Marce said...

That sounds good and I like the cover also.

My teaser.

http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/06/teaser-tuesday-horns-by-joe-hill.html

Alayne said...

Great teaser. I have this book for review in a week or so. My teasers are at The Crowded Leaf.

Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow said...

This does sound very intriguing...thanks for visiting my blog.

Rose City Reader said...

Eeeewwwwww . . . a little gory.

Vicki said...

I plan on reading this. Your teaser is interesting!

Alice Audrey said...

Gotta wonder how it got so bloody.

Becky (Page Turners) said...

That does sound a bit gross. I am glad that you are enjoying it, it is nice to find a new author that you enjoy.

pussreboots said...

Enjoy your book. Thanks for stopping by. Pussreboots.

Kelly said...

Ooo interesting teaser, this sounds like a great book!

Jo said...

Interesting teaser! Might just pick this one up. :) My teaser's here

Emma Michaels said...

Great teaser! I hope you will check out mine for Stephanie Meyer's latest novel The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner! Also, if you check back on my blog this Friday I have huge news about the novels I had been submitting to agents/publishers!

Sincerely,
Emma Michaels
http://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com

smellincoffee said...

What's happened?! That went from a potential romance scene to bloodshed.

Zia said...

Hmm wonder what's happened. Great teaser!

Lorin said...

Ooh, sounds good.

Thanks for visiting!

Laya said...

That much blood, huh? I wonder if it was hers or the perpetrator's or somebody else's. I've been seeing this author's books around, maybe I should check them out. Good teasers!

Thanks for dropping by mine! :)