Tuesday, December 2, 2014

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - The Jaguar's Children; John Vaillant


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.

 The Jaguar's Children; John Vaillant
Houghton, Mifflin Harcourt - 2014

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Thur Apr 5 -- 08:31 [text] 
Hello I'm sorry to bother you but I need your assistance--I am Hector--Cesar's friend--It's an emergency now for Cesar--Are you in el norte?  I think we are also--Arizona near Nogales or Sonoita--Since yesterday we are in this truck with no one coming--We need water and a doctor--And a torch for cutting metal

Thur Apr 5--08:48 [text]
Please text me AnniMac -- We need help

Thur Apr 5--08:59 [text]
Are you there AnniMac? It's Hector--Please text me

Thur Apr 5--09:52 [text]
There was a storm--1 bar only now -- ARE YOU THERE??? 
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What do you think, would you keep reading? Feel free to join in and post the Intro from one of your reads by linking below.

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46 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 2, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    Now I am definitely curious...thanks for sharing! I want to know more.

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  2. MysticaDecember 2, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    On the edge. Yes I will continue!

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  3. MargotDecember 2, 2014 at 12:59 AM

    What a great intro. I feel his fear. I'd keep reading.

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  4. Cleopatra Loves BooksDecember 2, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    Oh that is quite scary, you can tell how the fear is escalating!

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  5. Juli RahelDecember 2, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    I love the sense of urgency although now I am seriously wondering where AnniMac is! Seriously, 4 texts and he hasn't noticed? Great intro and thanks for hosting :)
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  6. YvonneDecember 2, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    This sounds interesting. I'd want to know more.

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  7. Beth FDecember 2, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Very scary intro!

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  8. The BibliophilismDecember 2, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Hmm, this one sounds interesting. The first paragraph is quite catching, it makes you wonder what will be the next. Thanks for sharing, Diane! Anyway, my mother's name is Diane too, exactly like yours. Whenever I visit your blog, it's just like I'm chatting with her, except the fact that my mother can't use computer :D

    Hope you have a good week, Diane!

    and here's mine by the way http://thebibliophilism.blogspot.com/2014/12/teaser-tuesdays-december-2.html

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  9. Kim@Time2ReadDecember 2, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Scary! Not normally something I would pick up, but now I want to know what happens!

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  10. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianDecember 2, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Sounds like the start of an interesting story.

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  11. Brian's Home BlogDecember 2, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    That is a good intro and we would read more. Purrs and hugs to Freckles from all of us.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 3, 2014 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you Brian. Freckles, is on the mend and should be coming home later today

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  12. grammajudybDecember 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I would continue. I need to know what happens.

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  13. Sheila (Bookjourney)December 2, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    OOH that sounds good!

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  14. Monica's Bookish LifeDecember 2, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Intense intro! I'd have to keep reading!

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 3, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      I know I got excited over the desperation in the texts. I got excited by the

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  15. AnonymousDecember 2, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Sounds interesting.Happy reading :)

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  16. Paulita December 2, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Yikes! Sounds dire. Hope you like it. Here's Mine

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 3, 2014 at 7:03 AM

      Thanks, I think I will -- sounds like the kind of book I'd enjoy.

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  17. Nise' December 2, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Oh yes! I would continue reading. Look forward to what you think about the book.

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  18. Sandra NachlingerDecember 2, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    What a great way to start a story! I'd definitely keep reading to find out if he's rescued. Sounds intense.

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  19. JoAnnDecember 2, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    That's an interesting way to begin a story... I'd keep reading!

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  20. ChippyDecember 2, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Sounds intriguing

    Chippy

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 3, 2014 at 6:59 AM

      I hope to start it over the coming weekend after I finish Revival.

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  21. fredamansDecember 2, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    Sounds frightening, but awesome!

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  22. SukoDecember 2, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I like the texting aspect of this, which makes it seem real and contemporary. I'd read more!

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  23. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaDecember 3, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Yes, I agree and love the feeling of desperation in the texts as well.

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  24. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)December 3, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Oh yes, I'm looking forward to reading this one.

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  25. kayerjDecember 4, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    that's an interesting format for a book. I'd read it, I'd like to know what happened to them. Thanks for stopping by. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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