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.
Red 1-2-3; John Katzenbach
Highbridge Audio - 2013
PROLOGUE
THE UNWANTED MAIL
"Red One was standing helplessly watching a man die when her letter was delivered to her isolated house in a rural part of the country.
Red Two was dizzy with drugs, alcohol and despair when her letter was dropped through the mail slot to her front door of her split-level suburban home.
RED 3 was staring at failure, thinking that more and far worse failures were awaiting her when her letter arrived in the mail depository just down the stairs from her dormitory room."
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What do you think, would you keep reading?
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That's a great opening! I'm definitely curious about the three "reds." Are they clones? I'd keep reading to find out more about them.
ReplyDeleteThe REDS are (3) separate women and the only thing they have in common is their RED hair. (It's a mystery/thriller.
DeleteI agree with Sandra, that's quite an opening. All three sound like they are in pretty dire straights. I want to know what's in the letter!
ReplyDeleteDeath threat Wendy.
DeleteI don't know anything about this book, or the author. It seems like it might be futuristic from the prologue. I'd need a bit more information before I decide. I'll look forward to your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteNo it it is mystery/thriller.
DeleteI'd not heard of this book before reading this post I'm intrigued to know what the letters are about and their different situations - I'd read more!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really good thriller so far.
DeleteOh, yes, this one definitely piqued my curiosity. I need to keep reading! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've had it for over a year and glad I started it -- good so far.
DeleteThis first paragraph is different. It seems a little grim. I'd need to know more.
ReplyDeleteMystery/thriller targeting 3 different women with nothing in common except for their red hair.
DeleteSounds kind of sci-fi to me, so I'd have to keep reading. Not sure it's for me.
ReplyDeleteThe REDS are (3) separate women and the only thing they have in common is their RED hair. (It's a mystery/thriller.
DeleteThis certainly caught my interest! I see from your comments above that it's a mystery/thriller, but the intro sounded like sic-fi or possibly even a multiple-personality disorder to me. Will look for your review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds intriguing. I would definitely keep reading. Great hook!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite an opening! I'd keep reading to see what's going to happen next. Like JoAnn, I thought the intro sounded like a sci-fi story.
ReplyDeletethat's a very great opening! so much going on and depressing too. I like stories with lots of depression :P
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued. What's in those letters? I thought the Reds were their hair color!
ReplyDeleteNot sure about this one. I'll see what you think.
ReplyDeletethat is certainly a captivating beginning--I'm wondering what is about to happen to them all. Have a nice week. kelley—the road goes ever ever on
ReplyDeleteI really like the sound of this intro! I'm wondering who all the different REDs are and how they're related. And what does the letter mean? I'd definitely keep reading :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteJuli @ Universe in Words
Yummy, yummy, three different people and three different letters makes this novel seem good to me.:)
ReplyDeleteCute header picture. I am intrigued after reading the intro.
ReplyDeleteI think it would keep me reading!
ReplyDeleteIt has me intrigued
ReplyDeleteChippy
Who in the world are all these Reds and why are they called that? I'd keep reading...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds quite intriguing. I would keep on reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued. What's the significance of 'Red 1, 2 & 3'?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah I'd keep reading. So much so that I'm going to check further into this book.
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