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 the final book in a favorite series: The Day of the Dead (A Frieda Klein Novel), by Nicci French, a gripping cat-and-mouse thriller that pits one of the most fascinating characters in contemporary fiction against an enemy like none other. Smart, sophisticated, and spellbinding, it’s a novel to leave you breathless.
Book Beginnings: It was a Monday morning, it was bright, it was warm, too warm for late autumn, and Charlotte Beck was about to experience the one really dramatic thing that would happen to her in her entire life. She wasn’t ready for it. She didn’t feel ready for anything.
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Friday 56%: The back wall was quite high, eight feet perhaps, with a heavy gray wooden gate. Frieda turned its brass handle. Locked. She walked back into the utility room and looked around. There it was. Another key was hanging from a hook above the washing machine.
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Synopsis: Now the final book in this extraordinary series is here. And it’s an ending you’ll never forget.
A decade ago, psychologist Frieda Klein was sucked into the orbit of Dean Reeve—a killer able to impersonate almost anyone, a man who can disappear without a trace, a psychopath obsessed with Frieda herself.
In the years since, Frieda has worked with—and sometimes against–the London police in solving their most baffling cases. But now she’s in hiding, driven to isolation by Reeve. When a series of murders announces his return, Frieda must emerge from the shadows to confront her nemesis. And it’s a showdown she might not survive.
What do you think? Do the excerpts grab you?
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I am guessing that no is ever prepared for whammies. I hope you enjoy the book. My Friday Quotes
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Thanks, Anne, I have LOVED this series, and saying goodbye to Frieda Klein is very sad. But…I have all the books, and could reread some of them! Enjoy your weekend.
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I love Frieda Klein,and Nicci French, hope you enjoy this one.
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Thanks, Bev, Frieda is one of my favorite characters…and this series will live long in my thoughts. Enjoy your weekend.
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Yes the excerpts do grab me – I’m both looking forward to reading this one and sad at the thought of saying goodbye to Frieda Klein!
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Thanks, Cleo, I will miss Frieda! But I have all the books…so I could revisit her now and then. Enjoy your reading!
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I haven’t read this author in a long time but always enjoyed Nicci French’s books. This sounds like another good one.
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne; I have read every book in this series…and this is the final one, so I’m sad to say goodbye to the character.
Enjoy your reading.
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A Frieda in the book LOL Perfect!!! I was already thinking it was a great read for the season. 🙂 I am grateful for you participating every week. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I am wishing I lived in Canada right now. LOL.
I do love this series. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend!
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This series is on my must-read list. I have the first book–if only I could find the time to start it.
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Good luck finding the time, Catherine, as you are in for a treat with this series. Thanks for stopping by.
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That’s definitely an interesting opening, it makes me wonder what the ‘dramatic thing’ is!
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Thanks, Kyla, I am curious about that, too. Enjoy your reading.
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Sounds like a great series. This week I am featuring A Crafter Knits a Clue by Holly Quinn from my review stack. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, enjoy your reading…and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Running late today, but glad I stopped by. This sounds like a wonderful series. Of course I’ll have to go find number one this weekend.
Thank you!
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Thanks, Roberta, I hope you find the first book…and then never stop until you’ve read them all.
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I’ve read a few Nikki French books before as my mother is a fan. Hope you have fun with this one.
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Thanks, Nicki, I know that I will, as I love the series. Enjoy your reading!
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The beginning is a cliff hanger. I hope you like it. The suspense has already started.
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Thanks, Blue North…I am eager to begin!
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Those are very interesting! I have not heard of this series. I really hope that you enjoy this one! 🙂
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Thanks, Leslie, I’ve loved all the previous books in the series; the MC is fascinating.
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What an exciting sounding series. Hope this last book ends with a bang. Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia, I hope so, too!
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I hope you enjoy this series finale. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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Thanks, Lauren, I have a feeling I’ll be glued to the pages! Enjoy your pick.
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