Tuesday, December 17, 2013

First Chapter ~ First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Delivering Death; Julie Kramer

Every Tuesday I host First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros, where I share the first paragraph or (a few) of a book I am reading or thinking about reading soon. Care to join us? Today's pick will be released on January 7th.

Delivering Death; Julie Kramer
Atria / Emily Bestler Books - 2014

" A guard checked a number against the ID bracelet on the man's wrist while marking his name off a clipboard as he stood in line.
Another chained the man's cuffs to his waist and shackled his feet together, so he had to shuffle to board the prison bus behind other stumbling inmates in orange jumpsuits.  He heard some snickering among the jailers about something called 'diesel therapy.' The term puzzled him, but amid the scuffling and stern faces, he had no time or nerve for questions."
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 What do you think? Would you keep reading? Feel free to join us by linking your First Chapter post below.
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  1. MargotDecember 17, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    A grim start, but then with the title I wasn't really expecting something light and frothy. You know, I'd like to keep going - at least a few more pages.

    Diane, Your new header picture is beautiful.

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  2. Beth FDecember 17, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Lovely new header!

    Yes, I'd keep going -- at least enough to figure out what he's done.

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  3. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Considering the title and opening, I'm not sure this book would be for me, but I hope you enjoy it.

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  4. YvonneDecember 17, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Sounds like an intense read but I'm curious and would continue.

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  5. HarveeDecember 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Have to show your new header to my hubby. He loves lighthouses! Nice tease but I'm not sure I'd read the book - seems sad and serious for this time of year. Hope you enjoy it though.
    Harvee
    Book Dilettante

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  6. Nise' December 17, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Yes, I would keep reading. I enjoyed Shunning Sarah awhile back.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    hmmm, this diesel therapy does not seem to announce happy things...

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  8. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianDecember 17, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Not sure if this one is for me...hope you enjoy it!

    Lovely lighthouse photo.

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  9. JoAnnDecember 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Interesting opening, but I'd save it for next month...

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  10. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 17, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Uh-oh, he's off to the execution. I wonder if everything will turn around, somehow. I do want to keep reading and find out.

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  11. Literary FelineDecember 17, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    I would keep reading. I haven't read this author before, but it sounds like my type of book.

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  12. Paulita December 17, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Oh, no. This sounds cruel. Here's Mine

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  13. grammajudybDecember 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    I would continue, but it is #6 in the Riley Spartz series. I MUST read them in order! So off to check out #1 & #2 and get started.

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  14. PoochDecember 17, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Sounds brutal. Hope things improve from there!

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  15. fredamansDecember 17, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Sounds gritty, disturbing and up my alley!

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