Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is The New Neighbors, by Simon Lelic, a Hitchcockian thriller about a couple who moves into their dream neighborhood only to discover nothing is as it seems…
Beginning: When my hand slips from the knife, my first thought is that using it wasn’t as difficult s I assumed it would be. I feel elated, initially, until I notice the blood. It flows quickly, determinedly. It stains my sweatshirt, my trousers, even the floor, and that’s when my elation turns to fear. It’s gone wrong, I realize.
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Friday 56: “Look, how about we go and get a coffee or something?”Jack tested. “A cappucino, right? Three sugars?”
It had become our first private joke.
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Synopsis: The perfect couple. The perfect house. The perfect crime.
Londoners Jack and Syd found their dream home: lots of space, a great location, and a friendly owner who wanted a young couple to have it.
Everything is exactly what they hoped for when they move in–except Jack makes a disturbing discovery in the attic, and Syd begins to wonder about the girl next door. And they each keep the other in the dark.
A mistake.
Because someone has just been killed outside their back door, and now the police are watching them.
This is their chance to prove they’re innocent–or to get away with murder.
Whose story do you believe?
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What do you think? Do the excerpts grab you?
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These excerpts definitely grab me, but the book actually didn’t. 🙂 It was a frustrating read for me.
I hope you enjoy the book more than I did, Laurel.
Thanks for sharing.
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Oh, no! I hate when that happens. Maybe I will actually enjoy it, but I’m not feeling it right now, after your reaction. Sigh.
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You may like it.
Keep me posted. 😎
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The last bit — “or get away with murder” — makes me think there might be some unreliable narration going on. Good luck.
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Thanks for visiting, Roberta, and I like that part, too.
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I did enjoy this book and hope you will too!
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Thanks, Cleo, I’m glad to hear that! Enjoy your weekend and your reading.
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I do like the teasers and the blurb. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks, Katherine, I hope so, too! Have a great weekend.
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It sounds like something I’d like so I’d keep reading for sure.
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Thanks, Kathy, I am hoping to enjoy it. I’m glad you could stop by.
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It definitely sounds twisted. LOL
My 56 from Shadowfall
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Thanks, Laura, I think so, too. Enjoy your reading!
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Pretty intense and gripping beginning. That was enough to draw me right in!! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I think so, too! Thanks for visiting and for hosting.
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I don’t typically read thrillers – not really my thing, but I like the quote. It’s funny how it made me smile even out of context.
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Thanks, Kayleigh, glad you could stop by.
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Oh yes. Sounds like a good read. How well do you really know your neighbors…and what secrets they keep. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, Catherine, I love the premise…and hope to enjoy the book.
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Sounds really compelling. I don’t don’t know why I don’t read more murder mysteries. I enjoy them i just don’t pick them. My Friday Quotes
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Thanks, Anne, you probably need to be in the mood for murder mysteries. Enjoy!
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Sounds good. I hope you are enjoying this story. This week I have Better Off Read by Nora Page. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I hope to start this one soon. Enjoy yours.
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Spooky and intriguing!
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Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Nina.
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I’m so mad at someone today, reading your beginning may not have been a good idea for me. 😉 I’d love for you and your readers to check out mine! https://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviews42718
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Uh-oh, good luck with that, Lisa! Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh, creepy! The teasers definitely pulled me in. Hope you enjoy it! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂
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Thanks, Ashley, I am eager to start reading this one. Enjoy yours!
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That opening sounds intriguing.
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Thanks, Nicki, I think so, too. Enjoy your pick!
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Yes, I love all the tension this one seems to promise. Hope you enjoy this one!
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Me, too, Alicia…thanks for stopping by, and enjoy yours!
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That’s quite an attention grabbing opening! I would like to read this one as well.
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Thanks, Wendy, I’m interested, for sure. Enjoy yours!
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Just based on that first sentence I would keep reading.
Lauren @ Always Me
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Thanks, Lauren, I’m eager to read it. Enjoy yours!
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