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.
This is an author I've wanted to read for a long time. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
ReplyDeleteNow 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.
ReplyDeleteI hate blood stains, they are the worst! :)
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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.
ReplyDeleteI think I will check it out!
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Sounds like my kind of book!
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Another author I have heard much about, but not yet read. Great teaser!
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That sounds good and I like the cover also.
ReplyDeleteMy teaser.
http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/06/teaser-tuesday-horns-by-joe-hill.html
Great teaser. I have this book for review in a week or so. My teasers are at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound very intriguing...thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteEeeewwwwww . . . a little gory.
ReplyDeleteI plan on reading this. Your teaser is interesting!
ReplyDeleteGotta wonder how it got so bloody.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound a bit gross. I am glad that you are enjoying it, it is nice to find a new author that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your book. Thanks for stopping by. Pussreboots.
ReplyDeleteOoo interesting teaser, this sounds like a great book!
ReplyDeleteInteresting teaser! Might just pick this one up. :) My teaser's here
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
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What's happened?! That went from a potential romance scene to bloodshed.
ReplyDeleteHmm wonder what's happened. Great teaser!
ReplyDeleteOoh, sounds good.
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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!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by mine! :)