On Tuesdays First Chapter, First Paragraph/Intros is hosted by Vickie/ I’d Rather Be at the Beach. Readers are asked to share the first paragraph of a book they are reading or plans to read soon.
The Banker's Wife; Christina Alger
G.P Putnam - 2018
Prologue
"At London RAF Northolt Airport, very few planes were cleared for takeoff. The crosswinds were strong; the downpour of sleet reduced visibility to nil. There was only one runway at Northolt, and a congestion of private jets looking to use it. It was six a.m. The crowd of passengers in the waiting area was small but impatient. Most were businessmen who had morning meetings in Paris, Luxembourg, Berlin. Some were booked on flights chartered by their corporations; a few owned their jets outright. These were not men who liked to wait. A Russian named Popov was making a scene. He yelled alternately at the woman behind the front desk and someone on the other end of his phone. Neither person was giving him the answer that he was looking for, so he toggled between them, the volume of his voice rising until he could be heard clear across the terminal. His female companion, a bored, willowy blonde in a fox-fur coat and sneakers,stared at her phone. She seemed accustomed to his rages. Everyone else was looking at Popov. Papers were lowered; passengers turned to stare. At six foot four and at least 280 pounds, Alexei Popov was hard to miss, particularly the he was angry."
What do you think? I just started this one last night and like it so far.
That's a beginning that grabs your interest or it does mine anyway. I'm trying to think if I've noticed this book. Will have to check it out. Hope it's good, Diane.
ReplyDeleteI think it comes out next month Kay.
DeleteOh, I do like the sound of this one. I noticed it recently and have been curious about it. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteSo far so good Laurel.
DeleteI've been in that plane (weather wise)! I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteLOL - not a good thing.
DeleteWell, I have sort of sworn off "wife" books. I will await your review.
ReplyDeleteI've sworn off "multiple" wife books LOL
DeleteI like that intro, sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty good so far Brian.
DeleteThis one sounds like a good summer read. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liking it so far.
DeleteI would probably keep reading. I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna, it is pretty good and is holding my interest.
DeleteGlad to read it appealed to you Vicki.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh...I like this one. I would keep reading.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite interesting so far.
DeleteNice intriguing introduction. Am waiting for Netgalley to send this to me!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to try it; I'm liking it so far.
DeleteI like this Thriller also. Thanks for sharing your First Chapter, First Paragraph.
ReplyDeleteThis one arouses my interest, especially in light of the European cities that interest me. Please let us know your final verdict! Hope you are enjoying the beginning of summer.
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