Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book we are reading or plan to read soon.
Nine Lives; Peter Swanson
William Morrow and Harper Audio - 2022
Nine
1.
Wednesday, September 14, 5:13 p.m.
Jonathan Grant, unless he let her know ahead of time that he couldn't make it, always visited on Wednesday evening. His wife had a standing "girls' night out" on Wednesdays--occasionally in the city, but usually in New Jersey--so Jonathan would leave the office by five and be at Alison's one-bedroom apartment in Gramercy Park by five-thirty at the latest.
Gotta tell you, I'm not too fond of this guy already. However, I started this book, by Peter Swanson, an author I've had mostly great luck with, and I'm really enjoying this stand alone mystery so far.
What do you think?
Jonathan Grant isn't an admirable figure from the get-go.
ReplyDeleteYou got that great - what a jerk!
DeleteI love Peter Swanson but haven't read this one yet. Glad you're enjoying it so far.
ReplyDeleteYes, It's good Catherine, I'm about 1/3 done.
DeleteAnother author I've never read, but judging by this paragraph, maybe I should.
ReplyDeleteHe is very good, the only book I did not care for was Every Vow You Break.
DeleteI forgot to add my favorite was Eight Perfect Murders.
DeleteI read and loved this book last week! Many surprises along the way with this one. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am curious who is behind this???
DeleteSomething is up, I'd read more to find out what it is.
ReplyDeleteI know and i'm not a fan of this guy already.
DeleteI'm not of a fan of infidelity in novels, but it seems like it's a common theme in my recent reads. I've read a couple of his books and might give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteYeah, me either but, so far it doesn't feel relavent.
DeleteThis one sounds so good. It's already on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteYes, I liked the overview and at the 1/3 mark it's pretty good.
DeleteI agree but, that intro doesn't ever really fit the overall story so far.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Jonathan is up to no good! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I haven't read his books yet.
ReplyDeleteDiana, seriously - what a creep:) This author is really good: Eight Perfect Murders is a favorite.
DeleteI'd keep going :)
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty good at the 50% point Greg.
DeleteI have this on my radar and I've been wanting to try this author. This does sound good though I don't think I'd like Jonathan Grant either!
ReplyDeleteI don't like the sound of Jonathan from the beginning, and I know from reading 2 others of Peter Swanson's that he can get pretty creepy, so I'll have to think if I want to read this. Thanks!
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