Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by A Daily Rhythm.
Today’s featured book is from an author and a series I love. Find Her, by Lisa Gardner, is a page-turning thriller with a captivating MC.
Intro: These are the things I didn’t know:
When you first wake up in a dark wooden box, you’ll tell yourself this isn’t happening. You’ll push against the lid, of course. No surprise there. You’ll beat at the sides with your fists, pummel your heels against the bottom. You’ll bang your head, again and again, even though it hurts. And you’ll scream. You’ll scream and scream and scream. Snot will run from your nose. Tears will stream from your eyes. Until your screams grow rough, hiccuppy. Then, you’ll hear sounds that are strange and sad and pathetic, and you’ll understand the box, truly get, hey, I’m trapped in a dark wooden box, when you realize those sounds come from you.
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Teaser: I don’t really remember, to tell you the truth. It was like an out-of-body experience. All this horror I had to get out of me, and the only way to do that was to talk and talk and talk. (p. 64).
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Blurb: Flora Dane is a victim.
Seven years ago, carefree college student Flora was kidnapped while on spring break. For 472 days, Flora learned just how much one person can endure.Flora Dane is a survivor.
Miraculously alive after her ordeal, Flora has spent the past five years reacquainting herself with the rhythms of normal life, working with her FBI victim advocate, Samuel Keynes. She has a mother who’s never stopped loving her, a brother who is scared of the person she’s become, and a bedroom wall covered with photos of other girls who’ve never made it home.Flora Dane is reckless.
. . . or is she? When Boston detective D. D. Warren is called to the scene of a crime—a dead man and the bound, naked woman who killed him—she learns that Flora has tangled with three other suspects since her return to society. Is Flora a victim or a vigilante? And with her firsthand knowledge of criminal behavior, could she hold the key to rescuing a missing college student whose abduction has rocked Boston? When Flora herself disappears, D.D. realizes a far more sinister predator is out there. One who’s determined that this time, Flora Dane will never escape. And now it is all up to D. D. Warren to find her.
Definitely keep reading!
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I am sure that I won’t be able to stop reading this one, Heather. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’d have a hard time reading this book because it sounds really scary. My claustrophobia kicked in from just reading the opening!
My Tuesday post features ROUND THE BEND.
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I am pretty claustrophobic, too, Sandra, and I hope I don’t have nightmares while reading it…LOL. Thanks for stopping by!
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What a terrifying experience to go through! This sounds intriguing, Laurel-Rain. I would keep reading.
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Thanks, Wendy, and nothing scares me more than the idea of being locked up or closed in. But I do love reading about it…
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That first paragraph scared me. Whew – maybe as a Halloween story?
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Oh, yes, that is one scary paragraph…I could almost feel it! Thanks for stopping by, Margot.
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This is pretty scary stuff! Not my usual cup of tea. But I can see how you want to know the outcome, so I say, keep reading! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
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Oh, yes, very scary, Maria….I think I won’t be reading it at bedtime…LOL. Thanks for stopping by!
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Sounds good although there is something particularly scary about being locked in a box like that – just one paragraph had my heart going – I do hope you enjoy this read.
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I agree…that would be a particularly frightening experience. Thanks for stopping by, Cleo.
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What an intriguing teaser! This sounds like a scary, thrilling read. I hope you enjoy it.
Majanka @ I Heart Reading
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I hope so, too, Majanka, but I am pretty sure I’ll also be scared frequently during this one. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh wow, yes can’t wait to try this one.
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Thanks, Diane, I am very excited about finally getting to read it, as I also love this author and this series. Thanks for hosting!
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I’ve read this one already – my review will be up on Monday. It does have a quite the opening doesn’t it? Guess everyone will have to wait and see what my experience with FIND HER was. LOL
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Oh, aren’t you the tease! LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Kay, and enjoy whatever book you chose today.
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Wow! Very descriptive. The opening paragraph and the blurb sound interesting so I’d keep reading 🙂 I hope you can stop by:
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Thanks, Colletta, I love when a story reels me in from the opening lines. Glad you could visit, and enjoy your pick.
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Terrifying opening! I’d have to keep reading to find out what happens!
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Thanks, Diana, I was feeling claustrophobic all evening afterwards, just from the opening lines. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your read.
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Sounds like a gripping read. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Catherine, I felt very frightened for the MC and wanted to find out what happened. Glad you could stop by.
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I downloaded this book just yesterday! I’m a big fan of the author and she is auto-buy/borrow for me but I couldn’t find it at the library and wanted it asap… yes, I would definitely keep going!
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Definitely a fan here, too, Rita….while some books are not automatic buys, this author’s are definitely must reads. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy!
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I don’t think this one’s up my alley, but I have heard good things about Gardner!
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Hmm…okay, Sarah, but you are missing out! LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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Whoa! Sounds so unbelievably scary and intense. Yes, I’d keep on reading. How did she get there???
I’m playing today too at Beth Fish Reads.
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I want to know the answer to that one, too, Candace….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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I’d keep reading for sure.
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Thanks, Vicki, glad you could stop by.
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Wow! I would definitely keep reading, that was terrifying and intense. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for reading my post earlier! 🙂
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Thanks for returning the visit, Katie, and enjoy your read!
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Would definitely want to read this one, sounds like a real thriller.
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Thanks, Mary Ann…enjoy your week!
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Too terrifying! Wow! If I ever read it, I won’t be able to read it at bedtime. I will enjoy hearing what you think of it when you are finished.
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I couldn’t either, Judy…I need my sleep! LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m definitely intrigued! I’ve been wanting to read Lisa Gardner and this one sounds hard to put down!
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I love her books, Katherine…the recurring character of D. D. Warren in this series is fascinating. Thanks for stopping by.
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That is the one thing that absolutely, unequivocally terrifies me. I could not survive that situation. I could not read that. I’ll read your full review when you’re done and hope you don’t have nightmares from the book.
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I hope not, either, Ms. M. I am also terrified of being locked in a box…when I was a small child, I was locked in the outhouse for 30 minutes or so…they forgot me! I was terrified, and as you can tell, since I’m still recounting the story, I never got over it. LOL.
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I woke up when I was little and everything was pitch black. When I tried to sit up I couldn’t, I hit my head on something. It took me a few minutes to realize I was under the bed but I was really scared for those few minutes. Also, still telling the story.
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These are definitely traumatic episodes that we carry with us!
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I love the teaser! I have Find Her high on my wishlist; hopefully I will find a copy soon.
Happy reading! Here’s mine of Mr. Kiss And Tell by Rob Thomas.
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvo, and I hope you are enjoying your pick today.
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Yep, my kind of suspense. Great tease. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
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Thanks for visiting, Alice Audrey, and I hope to be glued to these pages in a couple of days.
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I love Lisa’s books. And she never fails to grab you by the shirt and throw you right into the thick of it from the beginning!
My TT – http://fuonlyknew.com/2016/02/23/teaser-tuesdays-147-chasers-of-the-light-poems-from-the-typewriter-series/
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Yes, that’s a good way to describe what she does, Laura…she can also clutch us by the throat until we are terrified. Thanks for stopping by.
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D.D/ Warren is a favorite fictional character so I’d definitely keep reading.
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She is definitely one of mine, too, Nise, and I like how they are showing her personal life, too.
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That sounds terrifying! Seems like a hard book to put down once you started. Thanks for visiting my TT on The Coffee Pot Review. 🙂 Happy reading!
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Oh, definitely terrifying! Thanks for stopping by, Tracy Beth…and I’ll need lots of caffeine to get me through.
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As you know I have been craving these type of thrillers..I am all in!
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Thanks, Kimberly, I love this series…and I am just about ready to start reading this one. Although the book I’m reading now is really good, too (The Ex).
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