Today I'm featuring an upcoming read, Murder on Black Swan Lane by
Andrea Penrose, the first book in the Wrexford & Sloane mystery series. The excerpt shared is from a hardcover version I borrowed from the library.

Prologue
A flicker of weak light skittered over the stone floor, followed by the soft scrape of steps and the whispered whoosh, whoosh of mist-dampened wool. Quickening his pace, a lone man moved down the nave's aisle, the shoulder capes of his great-coat fluttering darkly against the shroud of shadows.
What do you think? Would you continue reading?
The opening paragraph and book cover conjure up a very atmospheric setting, one that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I'm planning to immerse myself in this book on a chilly autumn weekend for maximum reading pleasure.
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First Chapter ~ First Paragraph post was originally composed and/or
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3 comments:
Oh, yes, definitely spooky...and atmospheric. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
It does have a spooky vibe. It sounds like it would be a good read leading up to Halloween.
Sounds like a perfect read for this time of year, and the cover is great!
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