Thursday, November 29, 2018

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Edge of Peril (Fog Lake 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 Edge of Peril (Fog Lake Mysteries #1) by Christy Barritt. This is a bit darker than the usual Christy Barrit book but I'm loving it so far.

About the Book
When evil descends like fog on a mountain community, no one feels safe.

After hearing about a string of murders in a Smoky Mountain town, journalist Harper Jennings realizes a startling truth. She knows who may be responsible—the same person who tried to kill her three years ago. Now Harper must convince the cops to believe her before the killer strikes again.

Sheriff Luke Wilder returned to his hometown, determined to keep the promise he made to his dying father. The sleepy tourist area with a tragic past hadn’t seen a murder in decades—until now. Keeping the community safe seems impossible as darkness edges closer, threatening to consume everything in its path.

As The Watcher grows desperate, Harper and Luke must work together in order to defeat him. But the peril around them escalates, making it clear the killer will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Book Beginning
Thick and pregnant with gray moisture, wisps of air played hide-and-seek with anyone caught in its mist.

Friday 56
His story sounded nice, like the all-American dream of doing what you loved. But people didn't always tell the truth. And Harper was hesitant to believe anyone. No, she had no idea whom to trust at this point, not since the killer's face was unknown. Not when he could pose as a friend.

What have you been reading lately?

16 comments:

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    1. Thanks for coming by, Anne. Hope you have a nice weekend. :)

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  2. I haven't heard of this author or series before. I'll have to add it to my wishlist. This week I am featuring Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox by Forthright - an intriguing new fantasy. Happy reading!

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    1. She's one of my favorite authors. Her books are always super exciting and hard to put down. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Happy reading to you too! :)

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  3. I like the sound of this one. Detective and Journalist characters are so interesting. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “AFTER NIGHTFALL”

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    1. I think so too! And having both in the same book is a big plus! Thanks for visiting, Laurel-Rain! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  4. Another fun Christy Barritt! I love that opening line. :)

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    1. I do too! It really sets the mood for the whole book. Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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  5. Sounds intriguing!!! Happy weekend!

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    1. It's really good! Thanks for coming by, Freda! Have a great weekend! :)

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  6. THis book and author are new to me. I hope you enjoy it. I like books about books and the teasers are good. Susan is wrapping up the month with a nonfiction book at Girl Who Reads

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    1. I've really liked it. It's definitely a bit creepy at times but it's SO good and hard to put down. Thanks for visiting, Donna! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  7. What a great opening and I love stories where the characters are isolated. I'd love to read this!

    My Friday 56 from Holly In Hiding

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    1. I love those types of books too! Thanks for stopping by, Laura! Have an awesome weekend! :)

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    1. Thanks for coming by, Nicki! Happy reading to you too! :)

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