Every Tuesday, Bibliophile by the Sea athttp://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/ hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where you share the first paragraph or sometimes two from a book you are reading or thinking about reading soon.
I am brushing Daisy’s hair at the kitchen table when the front door crashes open. The sound of gunfire and men shouting and children screaming comes in a tidal wave through the open door. Dropping the brush, I grab Daisy’ s hand and pull her into the nearest closet, fumbling for the lever that will open the false back. We huddle in the small space together and Daisy trembles in my arms.
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The Girl Before Paperback– August 9, 2016 by
From the Publisher.In this powerful psychological suspense debut, when a woman’s life is shattered, she is faced with a devastating question: What if everything she thought was normal and good and true . . . wasn’t?
Clara Lawson is torn from her life in an instant. Without warning, her home is invaded by armed men, and she finds herself separated from her beloved husband and daughters. The last thing her husband yells to her is to say nothing.
In chapters that alternate between past and present, the novel slowly unpeels the layers of Clara’s fractured life. We see her growing up, raised with her sisters by the stern Mama and Papa G, becoming a poised and educated young woman, falling desperately in love with the forbidden son of her adoptive parents. We see her now, sequestered in an institution, questioned by men and women who call her a different name—Diana—and who accuse her husband of unspeakable crimes. As recollections of her past collide with new revelations, Clara must question everything she thought she knew, to come to terms with the truth of her history and to summon the strength to navigate her future.
What do you think? Keep reading?
Diane D said:
I love psych thrillers, I’d read more.
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Hfineisen said:
I’m going to continue reading! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Happy Reading!
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Wendy Runyon said:
How frightening! This sounds like a book I would really like. How have I not heard of it?! I hope it’s good.
The opening is similar to a recurring nightmare of mine–of home invasion robbery, to be more exact. I have a feeling it’s much more complicated in the book and not the same situation at all–but that’s what it brought to mind.
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Hfineisen said:
What a horrible nightmare to have. I hope it stops. Glad this is something you like. Happy Reading!
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cleopatralovesbooks said:
Yes – I’d love to keep reading especially as this one had escaped my notice until this post – I do love a good psychological thriller!
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Hfineisen said:
I’m glad too I found one you liked. Happy Reading!
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Emma said:
Wow! Quite an opener. I like the description too. Would definitely keep reading.
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Hfineisen said:
The beginning definitely grabbed me. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Happy Reading!
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Nise' (Under the Boardwalk) said:
I would keep reading. I love debut authors.
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Hfineisen said:
I love debut authors, too. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Happy Reading!
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Catherine @ Book Club Librarian said:
Sounds like another thrilling read for my summer list. Thanks for sharing it.
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Hfineisen said:
Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Reading!
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lakesidemusing said:
Wow, this sounds intense! Hope you like it.
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Hfineisen said:
Definitely gets your pulse racing right off the bat. Happy Reading!
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Sandra Nachlinger said:
Sounds like there’s lots of drama in this book. What a great beginning! I’m definitely curious.
My Tuesday post features LA VIE EN ROSE
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Hfineisen said:
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your Tuesday post. Happy Reading!
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Margot @ Joyfully Retired said:
This sounds intense. Its something I might read, but only during daylight hours.
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Hfineisen said:
It definitely doesn’t hold back on the fear factor. Have a great week!
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laurelrainsnow said:
Wow, that woke me up! From a calm moment to instant chaos and fear. Thanks for sharing….and for visiting my blog.
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Hfineisen said:
I thought it was an eye-opener, lol. Have a great week!
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Diane Coto said:
This is an interesting meme I’d not seen before. The Girl Before starts out very fast. Hope you’re enjoying it. 🙂
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Hfineisen said:
This is a fun meme I try to participate in every week. Check it out and thanks for stopping by. Happy Reading!
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