Friday, August 17, 2018

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Switchback (Nightshades #2) by Melissa F. Olson

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 Switchback (Nightshades #2) by Melissa F. Olson.

About the Book
The Bureau of Preternatural Investigations returns in the sequel to Melissa F. Olson's Nightshades.

Three weeks after the events of Nightshades, things are finally beginning to settle for the Chicago branch of the BPI, but the brief respite from the horror of the previous few weeks was never destined to last.

The team gets a call from Switch Creek, WI, where a young man has been arrested on suspicion of being a shade.

The suspect is held overnight, pending DNA testing, but seemingly escapes in a terrifying and bloody massacre. But is there more to the jailbreak than a simple quest for freedom?
 

Book Beginning
Switch Creek, Illinois
Thursday night
At twenty-eight, Terry Anson wasn't particularly impressed with his lot in life.

Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)
"None of this is adding up," Chase said. He looked as frustrated as Alex felt.

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14 comments:

  1. Now you've teased me! I am definitely curious. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE”

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    1. It's a really great, fast paced read. Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  2. I'll have to add this new series to my wishlist. I've read other books by the author and enjoyed them. This week I have As Death Draws Near by Anna Lee Huber - a historical mystery. Happy reading!

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    1. Olson has become one of my favorite urban fantasy authors. I've loved everything I've read by her. She's awesome! Thanks for visiting, Kathy! Have a great weekend! :)

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  3. I can see it is fast paced. The beginning reveals where, when, and who in just a few words.

    Interesting juxtaposition of urban fantasy and crime.

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    1. The world building is great. It's really interesting to get an inside look at what a government agency that deals with paranormal threats might be like. Thanks for coming by, Roberta! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  4. I'm quite intrigued!! Happy weekend!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Freda! Happy reading! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  5. Doesn't sound like my kind of book, but I hope you enjoy it. See what we are featuring at Girl Who Reads

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    1. It's awesome! I actually just started the next book in the series this afternoon, lol. I can't get enough of it. Thanks for coming by, Donna! Hope you have a fantastic weekend! :)

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  6. I don't know this series, but it sounds interesting.

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    1. It's a lot of fun and one of the better urban fantasy series I've read lately. Thanks for visiting, Nicki! Have a wonderful weekend! :)

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  7. I'm assuming since you're featuring the second book in this series that you really liked the first one? Because I'm intrigued by the whole Bureau of Preternatural Investigations. :)

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    1. I loved the first book! I read it when it first came out about two years ago. I was excited for this sequel, but it somehow kept getting pushed further and further back in my TBR. I finally found the time to read it and am so glad I did. It's great! I'm now wanting to catch up on all of this author's books that I haven't read yet.

      Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Have an awesome week! Happy reading! :)

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