Friday, January 26, 2018

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Hidden Currents (Lantern Beach Mysteries #1) by Christy Barritt

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.

This week I'm featuring Hidden Currents (Lantern Beach Mysteries #1) by Christy Barritt.


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?

What have you been reading lately?

20 comments:

  1. The synopsis kind of has cozy mystery vibes. Enjoy your current read!

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    1. It does have the feeling of a cozy, but with a lot more suspense. Thanks for stopping by, Breana! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Love that cover. I really get a good feeling about this book, from your teases, too. Kind of spooky and suspenseful.

    Here is mine this week: http://bit.ly/2Gia95s

    Happy reading! Have a great weekend. ;)

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    1. It is definitely suspenseful! It's not an easy one to put down. Thanks for visiting, Sassy! Happy reading! :)

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  3. That 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.

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    1. It is chilling! I read that part and knew I was gonna love it. Thanks for coming by, Katherine! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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  4. This sounds good. The beginning sent a chill down my spine. This week I have Final Siege by Scarlett Cole. Happy reading!

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    1. The prologue definitely gave me lots of anxiety! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Happy reading! :)

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  5. The beginning drew me in. Coincidence that she's got back muscles in the beginning and spine in the 56?

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    1. I hadn't noticed that before you mentioned it, Roberta! LOL! Thanks for visiting! Happy reading! :)

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  6. I love the mystery aspect! I sounds like a great read, especially that beginning! She really starts off with a bang!

    Have a great weekend and happy reading!

    Jo-Ann at Inspiration Pie

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    1. It definitely grabbed my attention with that opener! Thanks for coming by, Jo-Ann! Happy reading! :)

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  7. Sounds like a good read! Happy weekend!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Freda! Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. The beginning line seems so of trite. I bet the book is deeper than that statement.

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    1. It's a great combination of serious and funny. Thanks for visiting, Anne! :)

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  9. Oh, I like that she's hiding out and biding her time and just gets dragged into a case! Hard to resist it seems!

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    1. Yes! She tries really hard to resist, but she just can't help herself. Thanks for coming by, Verushka! Happy reading! :)

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  10. Ooh I love that beginning- very tense- and the premise sounds awesome too. Sounds like a great read!

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    1. It'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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