Thursday, April 18, 2019

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: First Degree Murder (Lantern Beach P.D. #3) 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 First Degree Murder (Lantern Beach P.D. #3) by Christy Barritt. It's great being back in Lantern Beach again with a new mystery to solve. I've gotta say, this series just keeps getting better and better. And I love the short wait between books.

About the Book
Threatening messages from an unknown source. Shallow graves with unidentified bodies. A friend facing impending peril.

Police Chief Cassidy Chambers longs for a break from the recent crimes plaguing Lantern Beach. She simply wants to enjoy her friends’ upcoming wedding, to prepare for the busy tourist season about to slam the island, and to gather all the dirt she can on the suspicious community that’s invaded the town.

But trouble explodes on the island, sending residents—including Cassidy—into a squall of uneasiness. Cassidy may have more than one enemy plotting her demise, and the collateral damage seems unthinkable.

As the temperature rises, so does the pressure to find answers. Someone is determined that Lantern Beach would be better off without their new police chief. And for Cassidy, one wrong move could mean certain death.

Book Beginning
Moriah Roberts sat up in bed, her gaze skittering across the room. As the cheerful yellow walls came into view, her shoulders relaxed. There was no need to be alarmed. She was safe here.

Friday 56
"If you had nothing to do with those bodies, then why did you run?" Cassidy edged him back, so she could his face. "And why do you think I'm here about those bodies?"

What have you been reading lately?

16 comments:

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    1. It's really good! Thanks for stopping by, Laurel-Rain! Happy Easter! :)

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  2. Sounds like an intriguing read!! Happy Easter weekend!

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    1. It's my favorite in the series so far! Thanks for coming by, Freda! Happy Easter! :)

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  3. Good opening. I like the word "skittering." Sounds like a good series.
    My Friday post features excerpts from Buffalo Gal.

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    1. I like the use of that word too. I don't see it too often, but it works well here. Thanks for the visit, Sandra! Happy Easter! :)

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  4. Sounds like a good one. Today I am spotlighting Spellslinger by Sebastien De Castell. Happy reading!

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    1. I liked it a lot! Thanks for stopping by, Kathy! Happy Easter! :)

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  5. Hi Ashley, Happy Good Friday !!!

    Oh, it sounds like he's given himself away there lol Sounds good, I'd read this. Lovely cover too!

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    1. Yeah, he sure made a mistake or two there! Thanks for visiting, Sassy! Happy Easter! :)

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    1. Definitely! It's got some really exciting and suspenseful moments. Thanks for coming by, Anne! Happy Easter! :)

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  7. Another Barritt! You do love this author. :D

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    1. She's great. Every time she releases a new book, I try to read it as soon as possible. She releases them so quick though, that I sometimes get behind, lol. Thanks for stopping by, Lark! Happy Easter! :)

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  8. Glad to hear you're still enjoying the series.

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    1. It's so nice when a series just keeps getting better! Thanks for coming by, Nicki! Happy Easter! :)

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