Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.
Book Beginning
At the sound of a footfall behind her, Cady Matthews's back muscles tightened faster than a mousetrap snapping it's prey. All her plans flipped upside down, and reality hit her: she might not leave this situation alive.
Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
Cassidy's spine tightened as the words from the news anchor hit her ears.
About the Book
You can take the detective out of the investigation, but you can't take the investigator out of the detective.
A notorious gang puts a bounty on Detective Cady Matthews’s head after she takes down their leader, leaving her no choice but to hide until she can testify at trial. But her temporary home across the country on a remote North Carolina island isn’t as peaceful as she initially thinks.
Living under the new identity of Cassidy Livingston, she struggles to keep her investigative skills tucked away, especially after a body washes ashore. When local police bungle the murder investigation, she can’t resist stepping in. But Cassidy is supposed to be keeping a low profile. One wrong move could lead to both her discovery and her demise.
Can she bring justice to the island . . . or will the hidden currents surrounding her pull her under for good?
A notorious gang puts a bounty on Detective Cady Matthews’s head after she takes down their leader, leaving her no choice but to hide until she can testify at trial. But her temporary home across the country on a remote North Carolina island isn’t as peaceful as she initially thinks.
Living under the new identity of Cassidy Livingston, she struggles to keep her investigative skills tucked away, especially after a body washes ashore. When local police bungle the murder investigation, she can’t resist stepping in. But Cassidy is supposed to be keeping a low profile. One wrong move could lead to both her discovery and her demise.
Can she bring justice to the island . . . or will the hidden currents surrounding her pull her under for good?
What have you been reading lately?
The synopsis kind of has cozy mystery vibes. Enjoy your current read!
ReplyDeleteIt does have the feeling of a cozy, but with a lot more suspense. Thanks for stopping by, Breana! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteLove that cover. I really get a good feeling about this book, from your teases, too. Kind of spooky and suspenseful.
ReplyDeleteHere is mine this week: http://bit.ly/2Gia95s
Happy reading! Have a great weekend. ;)
It is definitely suspenseful! It's not an easy one to put down. Thanks for visiting, Sassy! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThat beginning is chilling. It's so easy to imagine. I hope you're enjoying this one! It looks great and like something that needs to be on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteIt is chilling! I read that part and knew I was gonna love it. Thanks for coming by, Katherine! Have an awesome weekend! :)
DeleteThis sounds good. The beginning sent a chill down my spine. This week I have Final Siege by Scarlett Cole. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe prologue definitely gave me lots of anxiety! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThe beginning drew me in. Coincidence that she's got back muscles in the beginning and spine in the 56?
ReplyDeleteI hadn't noticed that before you mentioned it, Roberta! LOL! Thanks for visiting! Happy reading! :)
DeleteI love the mystery aspect! I sounds like a great read, especially that beginning! She really starts off with a bang!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend and happy reading!
Jo-Ann at Inspiration Pie
It definitely grabbed my attention with that opener! Thanks for coming by, Jo-Ann! Happy reading! :)
DeleteSounds like a good read! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Freda! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteThe beginning line seems so of trite. I bet the book is deeper than that statement.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great combination of serious and funny. Thanks for visiting, Anne! :)
DeleteOh, I like that she's hiding out and biding her time and just gets dragged into a case! Hard to resist it seems!
ReplyDeleteYes! She tries really hard to resist, but she just can't help herself. Thanks for coming by, Verushka! Happy reading! :)
DeleteOoh I love that beginning- very tense- and the premise sounds awesome too. Sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic! I think it's one of Christy Barritt's best. So good! Thanks for visiting, Greg! Have a great week! :)
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