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 better way to spend a Friday!
Today’s featured book is one from a favorite mystery author: The Truth Teller’s Lie, by Sophie Hannah, is “a superbly creepy, twisty thriller” (The Times (London)) by the internationally best-selling author of The Other Woman’s House and The Wrong Mother…
Beginning: (2006: Monday, April 3)
I could explain, if you were here to listen. I am breaking my promise to you, the only one you ever asked me to make. I’m sure you remember. There was nothing casual about your voice when you said, “I want you to promise me something.”
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56: At no point had she taken a step back into the house. She stood right on the threshold. Behind her, in the hall, Simon could see a light-brown ribbed carpet, a red telephone on a wooden table, a scattering of shoes, trainers and boots.
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Synopsis: Naomi Jenkins knows all about secrets: three years ago something so terrible happened to her that she’s never told anyone about it. Now, Naomi has another secret: her relationship with the unhappily married Robert Haworth. When Robert vanishes without explanation, Naomi knows he must have come to harm. But the police are less convinced, particularly when Robert’s wife insists he is not missing. In desperation, Naomi decides that if she can’t persuade the detectives that Robert is in danger, she’ll convince them that he is a danger to others. Naomi knows how to describe the actions of a psychopath; all she needs to do is dig up her own traumatic past.
The second book in Sophie Hannah’s beloved Zailer and Waterhouse series, The Truth-Teller’s Lie is a chillingly smart suspense novel sure to appeal to fans of Tess Gerritsen and Gillian Flynn.
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What do you think? I am quite hooked on this series, but it’s been a while since I read one of them.
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RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS 
This sounds really good! I haven’t read this author before. Happy Reading!
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I first read this author in my early blogging years, and became addicted to the characters and the plots. Thanks for stopping by, Heather.
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This sounds like a really good book. I’m glad you enjoy it.
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Thanks, Anne, I do love reading this author, who always keeps me on my toes. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your reading.
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I love Sophie Hannah’s books – I think this was published under a different title in the UK – I have her latest, The Narrow Bed which I really want to read.
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Yes, those different titles always confuse me! Thanks for stopping by, Cleo, and I’m glad you enjoy her too. Is The Narrow Bed under a different title here?
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I know it’s so unnecessary too – I think you have the same title at the moment
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I haven’t heard of this one before, but it sounds like a thrilling read. Enjoy the book. 🙂
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I can definitely count on thrills from this author, Breana. Thanks for stopping by.
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Oh, that BB has me wondering! I hope you and your readers will check out mine… http://tinyurl.com/LisaKsBookReviewsTGWIK
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Thanks, Lisa, and I’ll be right over to check out yours!
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I’ve comment on a different post by you as well today! Maybe I’m confused! Sorry about that…. Love that title: The Truth Teller’s Lie… amazing! Hope you enjoy reading it.
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Thanks, Mareli, I love the title, too…and that cover. Enjoy your reading.
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I like the way it sounds. I would read more! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Freda, I do too! Hope you enjoy your weekend, too, and thanks for visiting…and hosting.
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Oh this sounds fantastic and I love the cover! Not sure how I haven’t heard of this book but it looks excellent!
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Thanks, Katherine, and I almost missed this one, too, but found it somewhat accidentally, when I was checking the author’s works.
Many of her books have different titles, too, depending on where they were released. Her plots keep me on my toes, but so do the titles themselves, wondering if I’ve read them before.
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This does sound good. I’m going to see if I can get my hands on the first book in the series.
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Thanks for stopping by, Catherine, and I hope you love the series. My first one from this author was Little Face, but I don’t know if it’s her first. I’ll have to check now, too!
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BTW, if you don’t already use it, there’s a great website called Fantastic Fiction that has all the books authors have written. It’s especially good for information about series, as it lists each book in a series in order of publication. It gives the alternate titles for the Sophie Hannah books if you search her name as author. Here’s the link: https://www.fantasticfiction.com
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Thanks for the info, Catherine…I’ve bookmarked the site.
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Sounds suspenseful. Enjoy!
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Yes, it does, doesn’t it? I’m definitely eager to start reading it. Thanks for stopping by, Pat.
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Sounds like a really good one! Glad you are enjoying the series!
Stormi
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I am never bored when reading this author, Stormi. Thanks for stopping by.
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This sounds like a book (and series) I’d enjoy. The opening would keep me reading to learn about the promise she made and the consequences. I like the description in the 56 too.
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Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG
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Thanks for returning the visit, Sandy, and I hope you enjoy your reading. I love this series so far, and read the No. 1 book first, and then went out of order, which is also okay.
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This sounds interesting! New to me – thanks for visiting my my Friday meme earlier
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Thanks for visiting, Maria, and I’m glad you enjoyed the excerpts.
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Interesting concept. Sound like a hard to put down book.
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I think it will be, Jo, and all the twisty parts will keep me on my toes, hopefully. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your reading.
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Sounds like the protagonist is in an awkward situation, but not sure her idea about finding the guy is the best way to go about it. I just see her past coming back to haunt her in this one. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks, Alicia, and I suspect the protagonist will run into some tough spots along the way. Enjoy your weekend.
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Going to have to find this one. I think I’d LOVE Sophie Hannah. Great excerpts, thanks fro sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
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Thanks, Bev, and I have been hooked since I read the first book in this series, Little Face. Enjoy your weekend.
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Ouu… I’ve been getting into books like this lately. Your snippets definitely have me intrigued. I also love the cover! Thanks for stopping by yesterday! Have a great weekend 🙂
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That cover grabbed me, too, and I love this author. Thanks for stopping by, Danica. Enjoy!
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This sounds fantastic! I will have to look up the first book in the series 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Sierra….the first book was one that really got me hooked on the series.
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I’ve heard a lot about this author – I’ll have to try one of her’s!
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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I first discovered her post-blogging, and I’ve never been sorry. Thanks for stopping by, Lauren.
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