Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, now hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book they are reading or that they plan to read soon.
Birdwatcher; William Shaw
Mulholland Books - 2017
One
"There were two reasons why William South did not want to be on the murder team.
The first was that it was October. The migrating birds had begun arriving on the coast.
The second was that, though nobody knew, he was a murderer himself."
I saw a review by Sam@Book Chase about this one and its follow-up and decided it sounded like one I might like.
What do you think, read more or pass?
I've bought this book on a daily deals a couple of months back and really want to get to it!
ReplyDeleteOh good! Yes, I think the second book is called Salt Lane - which I hope to read as well.
DeleteYes, I'd read more, I like the twist right up front!
ReplyDeleteMe too, hit me with a killer intro and I'm hooked. Doesn't always pan out though.
DeleteGreat excerpt! Now I am intrigued. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it - the intro hooked me too.
DeleteRita, I haven't started it yet but, saw several posts that recommended it highly.
ReplyDeleteThat opening has two powerful hooks. I haven't heard of this book before, but now I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteI'm 1/3 in as of today and it's quite good.
DeleteTwo hooks in the opening paragraph! I hadn't heard of this book before, and now I must find out more.
ReplyDeleteI really, really liked it and have continued with the series!
ReplyDeleteOh good to hear this Jenclair - loving it so far.
DeleteNow that sounds excellent! I would read further.
ReplyDeleteIt is really good Judy.
DeleteI've got this book, the next in the series, and two more - all still unread. Have heard good things about the author and the series. Well, actually this one is a standalone that introduces the protagonist of the series that follows - DS Alex Cupidi. Anyway, I'll be curious what you think. It's on my list for next year.
ReplyDeleteKay, there you go all set for 2021!
Deleteoh sounds intriguing!
ReplyDeleteVery good crime thriller so far.
DeleteGreat excerpt. It makes me want to read this one.
ReplyDeleteIt seems quite popular (first in the series).
DeleteI put The Birdwatcher on my TBR list because of Sam's review, too! :)
ReplyDeleteGood, I think you will enjoy. I am so far.
DeleteIt is a *very* good book.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked this Cathy, it is very good thus far.
DeleteOooh! Excellent start.
ReplyDeleteSure is and the back story is getting good as is the main story.
DeleteYikes!
ReplyDeleteI love a good hook, and this one certainly did that.
DeleteDefinite yes from me.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy I decided to start this one. I'm 1/3 done and think I will be looking forward to the followup as well.
DeleteGood opening! I would continue reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the story and writing a lot right now Judy.
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