Welcome to Tuesday Sparks, in which we spotlight Teaser Tuesdays, hosted by Should Be Reading.
Here’s how it works:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers.
Today I’m sharing a book on my stack for next week. Darkness, My Old Friend, by Lisa Unger, is another one of the author’s suspense thrillers.
Blurb: “Darkness, My Old Friend is deeply plotted and complex and carries an undeniable momentum. Lisa Unger’s enthralling cast of characters pulled me right in and locked me down tight. This is one book that will have you racing to the last page, only to have you wishing the ride wasn’t over.”—Michael Connelly
“Lisa Unger is one of my favorite authors. She gets better and better with each book.”—Karin Slaughter, New York Times Bestselling author of Fallen
“A satisfying story with an eclectic and interesting cast of characters and believable dialogue. Unger shows her usual deftness at intricate plotting and explores the mother-child relationship from multiple angles…Sure to be another hit with Unger fans.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Teaser: Jonas Cooper feared death. The dread of it woke him in the night, sat him bolt upright and drew all the breath from his lungs, narrowed his esophagus, had him rasping in the dark. It turned all the normal shadows of the bedroom that he shared with his wife into a legion of ghouls and intruders waiting with silent and malicious intent. p. 9
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Okay, I’m scared just reading this!
What did the rest of you discover for today? I hope you’ll stop by and share.
He really does fear death. Hope he doesn’t have to meet death soon. Haven’t read any books by Lisa Unger. Great Teaser.
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Oh, Unger’s books are the kind I really don’t like to read at night, but often do…because I can’t put them down! Thanks for stopping by, Tea.
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I LOVE the writing in this teaser. What a distinct voice!
Here’s mine:
http://hilarywgraham.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/teaser-tuesday-between-here-and-forever-by-elizabeth-scott/
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Oh, I agree, Hilary…it kind of leaves me breathless. And wanting more.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow! The title is wicked enough to make me pick the book up and take a look, and that teaser gives me chills. Thanks for the tease and thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I thought so, too, when I first saw the book. Even if I hadn’t already been an Unger fan, I would have wanted it. Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer.
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What a scary teaser! Love it!
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Definitely scary! Chilling….glad you liked it, Amanda. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, sounds intriguing! Just my kind of book! Great teaser 🙂
Here’s mine: http://peskypiksipesternomi.blogspot.com/2011/08/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley.html
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Thanks for stopping by, Priya….I can’t wait to dive into this one.
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You can feel the suspense. Good one.
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Yes, that’s a good way to describe it….thanks for stopping by, Shonna.
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I’m wondering what in particular is making him fear death so much? Very suspenseful.
Here’s mine: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesdays_30.html
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I’m curious, too. I’m guessing that he’s had a rather scary life so far….
Thanks for stopping by, Bev.
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It certainly got some nice review. Do YOU like it?
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I’ll be starting it next week. But I am pretty sure I’ll enjoy it, since I’ve loved every Unger book I’ve read. Thanks for stopping by, Alice Audrey.
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You always read such great books! I’m definitely going to be reading this one. I love books that you love/hate to read after dark. (I just started reading the Frog and Toad books to my daughter, and she’s not sure yet how she feels about “The Shivers.” Mommy loves them!) And I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about The Leftovers. I have that one on hold at the library! Thanks for sharing your teaser!
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Thanks for stopping by, Word Jar. The Leftovers was just downloaded on my Kindle this morning! Can’t wait! I love preordering, and then when the book appears, it feels like a gift.
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Whoa – this looks very good. I liked the blurb from Michael Connelly. If he liked the book, that’s enough for me.
Margot @ Quirky Girls Read
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Yes, I love those blurbs, Margot. Thanks for stopping by!
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Great tease. I have this on audio and just may have to listen to it next!
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I hope you do enjoy it, Nise. Thanks for stopping by.
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What a great teaser! I haven’t read a good thriller in awhile, maybe I should consider this one.
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Oh, I hope you do, Jac. Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like my kind of book. I don’t think I have ever read anything by this author but am putting her name on my list.
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Oh, she writes great suspense thrillers, Cheryl. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by.
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That is terrifying….sounds good!
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Oh, I agree! Definitely scary to me, too. Thanks for stopping by, TBM.
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A chilling teaser!
here’s mine:
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday_30.html
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I agree, Mary Ann. Thanks for stopping by.
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That is kind of scary! Sounds really interesting though.
http://www.booksandbarks.com/2011/08/teaser-tuesday-and-interview-with.html
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Oh, I think so, too, Jen. Thanks for stopping by.
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I love scary!!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Oh, yes…there’s good scary, and then there’s freaky scary. I wonder which kind this one will be. Thanks for visiting, Vicki.
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Very scary indeed! I don’t think I could handle reading this one.
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It’s the kind of book I can’t read on a dark and stormy night….
Thanks for stopping by, Janet Ruth.
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This sounds like my kind of book. I have a few books by this author on my Nook, but I haven’t gotten around to reading them yet.
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Thanks for visiting, Yvonne. I hope you enjoy the books on your Nook!
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oo that sounds intense, Ive had a dream like that and waking up with you heart racing. Great teaser, I havent read any of her books but I hear there great! Thank for visiting my blog for TT
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Yes, I think that her writing reminds me of very scary dreams I’ve had. Intense enough to set the heart racing. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen.
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Great tease! Wonder what makes him so afraid?
Thanks for stopping by my site today!
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I’m curious, too, Dianne….thanks for stopping by!
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The teaser sounds so creepy – I love it… am going to check out this book now:)
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Ha-ha…yes, I love a certain kind of “creepy” too! Thanks for stopping by, T. F.
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Ahhh! Great teaser! And thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
Mickey @ imabookshark
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Thanks for visiting, Mickey…glad you liked the teaser.
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Amazing teaser! I already had this one on my TBR list, and now I’m thinking of moving it closer to the top!
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I’m unable to resist books by this author, Joy. Hope you enjoy it too! Thanks for stopping by.
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