Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Tuesday Into & Teaser: Storm Front

First Paragraph - First Chapter - Tuesday Intro is hosted by Bibliophile By the Sea. So for this book meme, I just have to post the first paragraph of the first chapter of either a book I am currently reading or about to start.

I'm going to be focusing on my current read Storm Front by Jim Butcher, which is the first book in The Dresden Files series.

"I heard the mailman approach my office door, half an hour earlier than usual. He didn't sound right. His footsteps fell more heavily, jauntily, and he whistled. A new guy. He whistled his way to my office door, then fell silent for a moment. Then he laughed.

Then he knocked.

I winced. My mail comes through the mail slot unless it's registered. I get a really limited selection of registered mail, and it's never good news. I got up out of my office chair and opened the door."
Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Miz B of Should Be Reading. So for this book meme, I have to randomly turn to a page (or two) and choose a sentence to post here to tease you all with. I'm combining the two book memes and using the same book for both.

My teasers:
"Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean that there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." ~ pg8
"No wonder she had recovered from her terror enough to come back up the stairs and fire my gun at the demon." ~ pg 169
 Storm Front: View on Amazon || View on Goodreads

What do you think? Would you keep reading?
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23 comments:

  1. Unknown19 August 2014 at 03:30

    I've heard quite a bit about the Dresden Files but never read any. This opener is really good.
    Peggy @ The Pegster Reads

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  2. Beth F19 August 2014 at 04:02

    Oh yay! You have some great reading ahead.

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  3. JoAnn19 August 2014 at 04:10

    I like the opener... maybe I should consider this series!

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  4. Kim@Time2Read19 August 2014 at 05:11

    Hmmmm....not sure about this one. The opening sounds good though, so maybe....
    Today I am featuring "Cancel The Wedding' by Carolyn T. Dingman.

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  5. (Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea19 August 2014 at 05:49

    Like the intro but not sure it is for me. Enjoy

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  6. Maya Love19 August 2014 at 05:57

    I wonder what happens when the door is opened. Great intro and teasers.

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  7. Literary Feline19 August 2014 at 07:33

    I love this series. It's one of my favorites. :-) So, of course, I would keep reading!

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    1. Sarah Mortimer19 August 2014 at 12:11

      Glad to hear you enjoyed the series. I am really enjoying the book at the moment and have added all the other books in the series to my wishlist.

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  8. kayerj19 August 2014 at 09:26

    Interesting beginning and teasers. I'm not sure it's for me though. Enjoy your book. kelley—the road goes ever ever on

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  9. Sandra Nachlinger19 August 2014 at 10:23

    The beginning definitely drew me in. Is that really a mailman? I'd read more to find out.
    My Tuesday post features KATIE & THE IRISH TEXAN.

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    1. Sarah Mortimer19 August 2014 at 12:14

      it is a definite teaser isn't it! I'm not going to divulge whether it was a mailman or not - you'll have to check it out! ;-)

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  10. Margot19 August 2014 at 10:30

    I really like how the story starts and how you paused it. Now I must know - Who's at t he door? I have to read more.

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    1. Sarah Mortimer19 August 2014 at 12:17

      I was going to write an extra sentence or two but I thought I'd keep you all guessing!

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  11. Anonymous19 August 2014 at 11:55

    He seems harmless. He laughs. I think he's a good guy. One she will be glad to have met.

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  12. Anonymous19 August 2014 at 12:38

    I love series mysteries, but confess I've never read one where the P.I. was . . . a wizard?! Could be entertaining.

    My TT this week is from The Sea Wolf by Jack London

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  13. Unknown19 August 2014 at 13:57

    I'm really excited to have started this series! I've heard so many great things about it over the years, and I'm glad I've begun to dive in! Thanks for stopping by My Teaser earlier!

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  14. fredamans19 August 2014 at 15:23

    I have a Jim Butcher book, like the 1st or 2nd in the series and still need to read it.... omg.

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  15. Yvonne19 August 2014 at 17:21

    This sounds good. I have a couple of his books on my Kindle.

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  16. Cyn @ Bookmunchies19 August 2014 at 20:18

    Ha, I love that first teaser! My brother's read some of Jim Butcher and really enjoyed it, I should check it out sometimes.
    Thanks for sharing (:

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  17. Louisa @ Words I Write Crazy19 August 2014 at 21:11

    The intro sounds ominous! And so very true! And why? Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!

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  18. Kym 20 August 2014 at 04:16

    Intriguing - great teasers! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  19. Eustacia Tan20 August 2014 at 06:57

    Oooh, I haven't read Jim Butcher in ages! I should go to the library and pick up one of this books(:

    Thanks for having stopped by my blog!

    ^_^

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  20. Lisa-Marie Jordan21 August 2014 at 11:56

    That's a great teaser! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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