Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by The Purple Booker.
Today’s feature is a recent download: The Red Hunter (e-book), by Lisa Unger, is a buzzworthy new standalone thriller…about two wronged women on very different paths who find themselves in the same dark place…
Intro: Raven looked repentant, but Claudia knew that she wasn’t. The girl had her head bent, and the sheets of her blue-black hair, thick and impossibly glossy, fell to hide her face. It was October. A week from Halloween, and this was Claudia’s second time in the principal’s office since school began. The first one was about grades. Raven was already struggling. We can see from her test scores that she’s capable of more, the desperate math teacher said. But it’s like she’s just not here. Not paying attention. Leaving answers blank on her test. Mrs. Bishop, she’s not even trying.
Claudia could already see it on Principal Blake’s face: The Look. It was the expression that careful people, kind people got when they started to wonder if there was something wrong with Raven.
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Teaser: His eyes filled with tears and then they spilled over. He bowed his head so I wouldn’t have to look, but to be honest I was relieved to see him cry. If it was bad enough for him to cry, then it was okay that I did little else (63%).
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Synopsis: Claudia Bishop’s perfect life fell apart when the aftermath of a brutal assault left her with a crumbling marriage, a newborn daughter, and a constant sense of anxiety about the world around her. Now, looking for a fresh start with a home restoration project and growing blog, Claudia takes on a crumbling old house—one that unbeknownst to her has an ugly history and may hide long buried secrets.
For Zoey Drake the defining moment of her childhood was the horrific home invasion murder of her parents. Years later, she has embraced the rage that fuels her. Training in the martial arts has made her strong and ready to face the demons from the past—and within.
Strangers to each other, and walking very different paths in the wake of trauma, these two women are on a collision course—because Zoey’s past nightmare and Claudia’s dreams for her future take place in the very same house. As Zoey seeks justice, and Claudia seeks peace, both will confront the monsters at the door that are the most frightening of all.
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What do you think? Do the excerpts and the blurb tempt you to read more?
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There’s something there that appeals to me – probably the terror of the principal. I’d love to read this one.
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Yes, I think we can see a lot about Claudia, Raven, and that principal in the opener…and I’m really curious, too. Thanks for visiting, Margot.
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Yes this is one I’d like to keep reading. That opening about Raven is a reflection on what happened to Claudia, I’m guessing! Good choice Laurel.
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Definitely, Cleo, and I am eager to start reading this one! Thanks for stopping by.
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I have read and really enjoyed this one. My first (and not my last) Unger. Enjoy!
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Thanks, Emma, and I do remember noticing it on your stacks. Thanks for stopping by.
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Unger is an author I’ve been meaning to try and this sounds like a great story. I like your blog’s new look.
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I’ve enjoyed her for a few years, Catherine, and I really like the sound of this one. Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve also read this one and liked it very much. I’m a real fan of Lisa Unger’s books. Think you’ll enjoy it!
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Yes, I like her, too, Kay…and a few other “Lisas” as well! (Gardner, Scottoline, etc.). Thanks for stopping by.
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I’ve not heard of this book before but from the snippets you’ve shared I would definitely read on. I hope you enjoy it when you read it.
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Thanks, Hayley, I hope you do give her a try. Glad you could stop by.
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This book sounds different from what I’ve been reading lately. I’ve been wanting a change, and The Red Hunter sounds like a good one.
My Tuesday post features A Memory of Violets.
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Thanks, Sandra, I hope you enjoy it…and I love the sound of your title!
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Looks like it would be very intense. I do think I’d keep reading for a bit though. Thanks for visiting my Teaser today!
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Thanks, Kym, I always enjoy Unger’s books. Glad you could stop by.
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I fell for that cover. And I’ve enjoyed this author before, so I’d definitely keep reading this one.
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I love the cover, too, Laura…and this author never disappoints me. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh, this certainly sounds interesting! I’ve seen this one around and really love that cover. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book like this, so I would definitely be interested in reading this one. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Jordan, I always enjoy this author…hope you do, too.
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I usually enjoy Unger’s books so, based on that intro, I’d read more….curious.
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Thanks, Diane, I’m looking forward to it, as Unger is another of the “Lisas” that I really enjoy. Thanks for hosting…and visiting.
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Great teaser! I really enjoyed reading this one and your teaser makes me want to consider a reread.
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So glad you enjoyed it, Yvo, and thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like a good thriller! I’ve read a couple of her books and they have been quite enjoyable. Will have to add this one to my list.
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Thanks, Iliana, I hope to start reading it soon. I enjoy this author. Thanks for stopping by.
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Don’t even have to read a blurb, intro or teaser to pick up a Lisa Unger book!
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Yes, Unger’s books are an automatic add for me, too, Nise. Thanks for stopping by.
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