Title: Breathless
Author: Dean Koontz
The Beginning: A moment before the encounter, a strange expectancy overcame Grady Adams, a sense that he and Merlin were not alone.
The Friday 56: Few crimes occurred in this remote land, and those were mostly crimes of passion, seldom theft or vandalism. Consequently, Grady occasionally forgot to lock the workshop door.
He might have forgotten this time, but he hadn't left the door open, as it now stood. With the faintest click of claws, Merlin preceded his master across the threshold.
Comment: I'm not sure where this novel is headed, but it's got my interest!
That one short sentence at the beginning already sets up a lot of expectation in the reader's mind. Hope you enjoy it! :)
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ReplyDeleteCan you believe I've never read Dean Koontz? *sheesh*
Wow, you gotta give him a try. I've read over 25 of his books and most of them are great (although a few were just so-so)!!
DeleteI hate that feeling of knowing there's someone around! Koontz seems like quite the suspense writer. I've actually never tried any of his books yet!
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting atmospheric stuff in those two snippets! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSadly, I too have never read any Dean Koontz.
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Okay, next year I'm doing a Read Dean Koontz challenge for y'all! Seriously, give him a try! =)
DeleteGood beginning because you get sucked right in.
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I love Koontz books. I bet this is good. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI like Koontz, but I haven't tried this one yet. Sounds good though. :)
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).