What Strange Creatures; Emily Arsenault
William Morrow - July 2014
Tuesday, October 22
"What are you suppose to do on the second night your brother is in jail on a murder charge? Should you watch The Colbert Report? Should you clean the black crud from behind your kitchen faucet? Should you make a smoothie with protein powder?
I did all of these things, trying to forget the prosecutor's words: Her body was found in a wooded area, about ten yards from the side of Highway 114. According to autopsy reports, she died of strangulation and also had a deep would in her upper left thigh, consistent with assault using a screwdriver or scissors.
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Oh, I like the sound of this one! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat opening certainly got my attention. I want to know more.
ReplyDeleteOuch! is my first reaction, but I like the idea of looking at this from a relative's point of view. I'd like to know/read more.
ReplyDeleteWow. What an opener. Is he really guilty? I would certainly read on. I hope you're enjoying the rest of the book.
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That's quite a first paragraph - I'd definitely keep reading!! I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on this one.
ReplyDeleteI am hooked and want to continue reading.
ReplyDeleteWow. I've never thought about being in that position. Interesting. I hope her brother didn't actually do it. Here's Mine
ReplyDeletedef unusual opener & difficult for a family member - what's going to be discovered and explored.. are you already into it ?
ReplyDeleteI can definitely imagine this is a good read! It must be very strange to just continue living your life knowing your brother is in jail for murder!
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Those are all very good questions and I want to know the answers, so yes I'd keep reading. In fact, I'm off to add this one to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good one! I would read on!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good, Diane! I like the intro. It has the promise of being a suspenseful read. I hope it continued to be so!
ReplyDeleteI like the mix of mundane tasks with the horror of the murder. I think it adds impact to the opening. I would continue reading this.
ReplyDeleteYes, I would keep reading that one!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I would keep reading.
ReplyDeletePretty graphic and gripping! I'd read on for sure!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not for me.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely read this one. Already wrote the title down. She's is in a traumatic situation.
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