Welcome to some bookish fun today as we share Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and as we showcase The Friday 56 with Freda’s Voice.
To join in, just grab a book and share the opening lines…along with any thoughts you wish to give us; then turn to page 56 and excerpt anything on the page.
Then give us the title of the book, so others can add it to their lists!
If you have been wanting to participate, but haven’t yet tried, now is the time!
What better way to spend a Friday?
Today I am featuring a book from Hallie Ephron: Never Tell a Lie.
Beginning: Tuesday, Nov 4
Pregnant Woman Missing from Brush Hills
BRUSH HILLS, MA Police continue to search for clues in the disappearance of Melinda White, 33, who was last seen on Saturday. Authorities yesterday issued a bulletin describing the pregnant woman as “at risk” and a possible victim of foul play.
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56: “Her sister reported her missing, and we located her car. It was parked down the block. There was a copy of the Weekly Shopper on the front seat, with your yard-sale ad circled.”
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Blurb: “[A] richly atmospheric tale. You can imagine Hitchcock curling up with this one.”
—USA TodayAuthor Hallie Ephron’s fast paced and disturbingly creepy Never Tell a Lie is a page-turning thrill ride that maestro Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to call his own. A descent into gripping suburban terror, this stunner by the Ellen Nehr Award-winning mystery reviewer for the Boston Globe has been called “a snaky, unsettling tale of psychological suspense” by the Seattle Times. Fans of Mary Higgins Clark, Harlan Coben, and classic gothic mystery will adore this supremely suspenseful and consistently surprising story of a yard sale gone terribly wrong.
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I have read and LOVED two books by this author now…so I can’t wait to get into this one. What do you think?
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
This should be a good one!
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I think so, too, Patty…I have loved the other two books I’ve read by this author.
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It sounds great! Sorry about the late linky! Crazy week! I added your link to the BBOF post.
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Thanks, Gilion….I noticed! I loved that book that you featured.
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I’ve been bingeing on Dateline as of late and Never Tell A Lie sounds like it would fit well in that category, I’ll have to keep a lookout for it. Great Beginning/56!
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Yes, it does, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Whitney.
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Sounds like a page-turner that would be hard to put down! I’m looking forward to your review.
My Friday post features MIDDLE-AGED CRAZY.
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Thanks, Sandra, and your title sounds really amazing, too! Glad you could stop by.
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This sounds like a great one – It’s been compared to Hitchcock so I may have to look into it! Thanks for sharing.
Check out my 56 with Book Beginnings.
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Yes, I had to grab it once I’d read the blurb…plus, I loved two other books by this author. Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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Oh-Oh. what happened to the pregnant lady. It had better not be bad. Oh dear!
My Friday Quotes
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Oh, I hope not, either! Thanks for stopping by, Anne….
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Ooh I’ve never heard of the author or this book but I am loving the sound of the teasers. Although I can’t imagine Hitchcock ever curling up, I do like his films so I may have to check this one out! Thanks for introducing me to a new author! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
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Glad you are intrigued, Juli….I have read two books by this author, and how can one go wrong with one of the Ephron sisters? Thanks for stopping by!
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This sounds really good. Now I want to know if she is found! Please visit mine here … http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/
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Me, too, Lisa….thanks for stopping by!
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Sounds like an exciting read. I can see why you picked it.
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Thanks, Jo, I am hoping it will be as much fun as the previous two books I’ve read by the author.
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I haven’t read anything by this author, but the quotes and your recommendation have put it on my TBR.
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Have a great weekend!
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Glad you liked the excerpts and recommendation, Elizabeth; thanks for stopping by!
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Didn’t she also write the book we just read: Night Night Sleep Tight? Loved it.
I am sure this book will be good too.
ENJOY!! The sun is out here, but it is chilly. Can’t wait for the nice, warm temperatures.
I cannot believe it is May. The months are flying by.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My Book Beginnings
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Yes, she did; and she also wrote another one I loved called There Was an Old Woman.
Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth…we are having hot weather already.
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Loved that beginning and 56, this one sounds like a great read! Thanks for stopping by earlier! 🙂
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I am very excited about it, Stormi…thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds creepy! I hope you are enjoying it.
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I hope I will enjoy it, Kathy…hope to read it soon! Thanks for stopping by.
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How very mysterious. The title actually sounds like an ominous warning. Hope you enjoy!
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Yes, it does, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by, Alicia.
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This sounds intriguing.
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I agree! Thanks for visiting, Yvonne….
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You got me at “Hitchcock curling ..” The fact that you’ve read two of this author’s books already tells me that you’re going to enjoy this one 🙂 Happy weekend and happy reading!
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Yes, I have a tendency to read several books by an author I enjoy…and I really like this author! Thanks for stopping by, Aloi.
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This sounds wonderful. I absolutely love the premise and both lines. Enjoy your read!
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I think so, too, Daph….thanks for stopping by!
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Sounds like a highly suspenseful read!
Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda…I am fully immersed in it today.
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I’m very curious now after reading those snippets and the blurb, this looks good.
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I hadn’t planned on finishing this one already, but I couldn’t put it down! Thanks for stopping by, Bea…my review is here on this blog, too.
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