Welcome to another Bookish Friday, in which I share excerpts from books…and connect with other bloggers, who do the same.
Let’s begin the celebration by sharing Book Beginnings, hosted by Rose City Reader; and let’s 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!
What a great way to spend a Friday!
Today’s feature is a recent download: After Anna, by Alex Lake, a bone-chilling psychological thriller that will suit fans of Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn, Daughter, by Jane Shemilt, and The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins.
Beginning: (Prologue)
It was easier than you had expected. The girl came without complaint. You spotted her as she left the school, alone, looking around, clearly bereft of a parent to pick her up. Who would do that? Who would be so negligent as to leave a five-year-old in such a vulnerable position? It was appalling, it really was.
But it was good for you.
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56: ‘What’s going on?’ he asked, and looked back at his wife. ‘Why’s she shouting at you?’
‘She’s trying to stop me looking for Anna,’ Julia said.
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Synopsis: A girl is missing. Five years old, taken from outside her school. She has vanished, traceless.
The police are at a loss; her parents are beyond grief. Their daughter is lost forever, perhaps dead, perhaps enslaved.
But the biggest mystery is yet to come: one week after she was abducted, their daughter is returned.
She has no memory of where she has been. And this, for her mother, is just the beginning of the nightmare.
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What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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Oh wow, this looks really good. I’d enjoy it, for sure. Thanks for sharing. I’m reading Midwinter by Fiona Melrose.
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I think so, too, Bev; thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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This one isn’t for me, but enjoy your current read!
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Thanks, Breana, I’m glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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I can’t decide which would be the bigger nightmare, the abduction or the return of a changed daughter. Very intriguing. My Friday Quotes
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Thanks, Anne, and that is definitely the dilemma, isn’t it? As happy as they are to have her back, is she really? What really happened to her? Those questions would plague me. Thanks for visiting.
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HI Laurel,
Yes, I would definitely carry on reading this one. Sounds terrific! Thanks 🙂
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#TGIF!
Luv, Sassy x
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Thanks for stopping by, Sassy, and I am eager to dive into this one. Enjoy your pick.
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Well, I think I’ll have to add this to my tbr! 🙂
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Thanks for visiting, Lauren, and I hope you enjoy it. Enjoy your pick.
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I’m intrigued by the synopsis, so I’d keep reading.
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Thanks, Catherine, the synopsis captured my interest, too. Enjoy your reading and your weekend.
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Keep reading…I wouldn’t be able to put it down.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
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Thanks, Sherry, I have the same feeling when I read books about abduction…and a changed child after her return would definitely capture me. Enjoy your weekend.
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I would definitely keep reading. It sounds so intriguing. This week I have an urban fantasy – Midnight Curse by Melissa F. Olson. Happy reading!
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Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and enjoy your reading. Have a great weekend.
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Yes, I’d have to keep reading to know what happened!
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Thanks for visiting, Kathy, and I like the unexpected twist, so I want to know more, too.
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I don’t know if I would keep reading. The idea of a kidnapped child makes me feel very uncomfortable, especially as one who works with children. But I hope you enjoy it. Happy reading!
eli @ the (book) supplier
My Friday 56
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Thanks for stopping by, Eli, and the topic is definitely difficult. Enjoy your reading.
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This does sound really good! I have a weakness for missing persons stories. I recently read Good As Gone by Amy Gentry which is sort of similar, but I will have to keep an eye out for this one.
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Thanks, Lauren, I am often drawn to this kind of story. Enjoy your weekend!
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Wow, that’s such an eerie opening! I’d definitely keep reading! Thanks for sharing and visiting my blog! 🙂
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I think so, too, Ashley; thanks for stopping by.
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I have to say I have read this one and wasn’t keen but I know it gets good reviews otherwise. Hope it works,for you x
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Thanks, Emma, I’ve also seen mixed reactions. I hope to enjoy it, but thanks for sharing.
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Oh my gosh. Definitely a must read! Enjoy and have a great weekend 🙂
Jo-Ann
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Thanks, Jo-Ann, I agree! Hope you enjoy it, too, and have a great weekend.
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Great beginning, really spooky. Sounds really like an exiting read. I will add it to my TBR list.
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Thanks, Lisbeth, I am eager to start reading it!
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I just put a hold on After Anna so I’m in the keep reading camp. I hope you enjoy it and have a nice rest of your weekend.
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Thanks, Whitney, I have heard mixed reactions, but I’m eager to start this one.
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Amazon suggested this book to me when I was browsing for some psychological thrillers. Love the genre and this is now added to my list.
My Friday 56 from A School For Unusual Girls
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Thanks, Laura, isn’t Amazon great that way? Enjoy!
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Sounds like a bit of an emotional read. 🙂 Happy weekend!
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Thanks for visiting and hosting, Freda, and I think the book will be an emotional one.
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