Let’s look at Gone The Next (Roy Ballard Mysteries Book 1) by Ben Rehder for Book Beginnings on Fridays.
Book Beginnings is a fun meme hosted by Rose City Reader blog. To participate, share the first sentence or so of a novel you are reading and your thoughts about it. When you are finished, add your URL to the Book Beginnings page linked above. Hope to see you there!
Gone The Next by Ben Rehder
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Summary: Roy Ballard’s job is to video people who might be falsely claiming injury disabilities, but instead of catching a fraud he spots a young girl that matches an Amber Alert. When he reports his sighting, law enforcement doesn’t take him seriously, partially because of his past and partially because they have gotten a flood of tips. Roy alone must find out the truth.
First Sentence:
The woman he was watching this time was in her early thirties. Thirty-five at the oldest. White. Well dressed. Upper middle class.
Discussion:
Whoa. Talk about a creepy stalker-ish guy.
I like that you don’t know whether the watcher is the main character trying to catch an insurance cheat or a kidnapper checking out the woman’s daughter. Which do you think he is?
56
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice.
The premise is simple. Turn to page 56 in the book and pick a quote.
As I approached my van, I noticed that I had a flat tire. Then I came to a full stop. It wasn’t just one tire. All four were flat.
At this point I’m not sure what is happening. I do like the short, concise sentences. They add tension.
By the way, this older book is available for free on Kindle right now.
What do you think? Would you keep reading? Do you like short sentences?
All 4 are flat?! I’m so pulled in!! 🙂 Happy weekend!
I like the sound of this one. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
I do love the short sentences and the increasing tension. Thanks for sharing.
I want to know more! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a good weekend! 🙂
Ooo, interesting. I would definitely keep reading.
My Friday memes post – https://beasbooknook.blogspot.com/2020/03/friday-memes-not-broken-happily-ever.html