First Lines: November 2021
This month, we’ve got a simple Texas town, curses, secrets, memories, and more. To submit a first line, email booklifeeditor@booklife.com.
Dancing to the Silence
Leta McCurry
“Macy Eldridge knew something was terribly wrong even before she opened her eyes and saw Mr. Pib stone cold dead on the pillow beside her.”
Fear Traps: Escape the Triggers That Keep You Stuck
Nancy Stella
“No one likes to feel afraid, but the truth is that fear itself isn’t really the problem.”
Feral Prince (Qurilixen Lords)
Michelle M. Pillow
“The metallic smell of blood permeated the forest, the scent unmistakable against the darker tones of earth and trees.”
The Grain Merchant
Zara Altair
“Argolicus opened the door of the big stone house to memories and seventeen years of dust.”
The Marching Ant
Allyson Chapa
“At first glance, Big Spring was an all-around simple Texas town.”
Memory Road Trip
Kirsta Marson
“I want to start my first story with an apology.”
The Night She Went Missing
Kristen Bird
“They find me faceup in the murky water of the harbor on the day of my funeral.”
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secrets
Sherrill Joseph
“Dead eyes, with years of curses and murder in them, stared back at thirteen-year-old Lexi Wyatt.”
Shadows of Kalalau
Doug Walsh
“The helicopter’s approach couldn’t be coincidence, not so soon after the killing.”
Tied with Twine
“Halina shoved the dirty sheet in the tin washtub as quickly as she could.”
What the Hell Are They Thinking?
Daniel Ravner
“You are encouraged to read this book in whatever order sparks your interest.”
