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 Color Me Murder (Pen & Ink Mysteries #1) by Krista Davis.
About the Book
By day, Florrie Fox manages Color Me Read bookstore in Georgetown, Washington D.C. By night, she creates her own intricately detailed coloring books for adults, filling the pages with objects that catch her eye. There’s plenty of inspiration in her new apartment—a beautiful carriage house belonging to Professor John Maxwell, Florrie’s boss. He offers the property to Florrie rent-free with one condition—she must move in immediately to prevent his covetous sister and nephew from trying to claim it.
When the professor’s nephew, Delbert, arrives, he proves just as sketchy as Florrie feared. But the following morning, Delbert has vanished. It’s not until she visits the third floor of the store that Florrie makes a tragic discovery—there’s a trap door in the landing, and a dead Delbert inside. The esteemed Professor Maxwell is an obvious suspect, but Florrie is certain this case isn’t so black and white. Doodling clues, she begins to consider other colorful characters on the scene, all with a motive for murder. With a killer drawing closer, Florrie will need to think outside the lines . . . before death makes his mark again.
When the professor’s nephew, Delbert, arrives, he proves just as sketchy as Florrie feared. But the following morning, Delbert has vanished. It’s not until she visits the third floor of the store that Florrie makes a tragic discovery—there’s a trap door in the landing, and a dead Delbert inside. The esteemed Professor Maxwell is an obvious suspect, but Florrie is certain this case isn’t so black and white. Doodling clues, she begins to consider other colorful characters on the scene, all with a motive for murder. With a killer drawing closer, Florrie will need to think outside the lines . . . before death makes his mark again.
Book Beginning
"Florrie? Is that you?"
While Jonquille called his buddy at the security company for a replacement, I slinked back to Mr. DuBois's room to look in on him.
What have you been reading lately?
Wow! You had me at Carriage House (and bookstore) in Georgetown...and then it kept grabbing me from there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE SMELL OF OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES”
Oh yes, that grabbed me too! Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThis sounds great. Interesting setting and career for main character. I'll be adding it to my wishlist. This week I am spotlighting Triple Crown by Felix Francis. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very interesting career for the main character. Thanks for visiting, Kathy! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThis sounds like a fun read! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is! Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Happy reading! :)
DeleteSounds like good fun!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! Thanks for coming by, Nicki! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThat looks like so much fun!!! Happy Victoria day weekend!
ReplyDeleteFor sure! Thanks for visiting, Freda! Happy weekend! :)
DeleteOoh, that looks fun. :)
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! Thanks for stopping by, Lauren! Happy reading! :)
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