It’s First Line Friday! That means it’s time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line.
I have been a Doctor Who fan for as long as I can remember, and one of the episodes that stays in my memory is Blink (the episode with Sally Sparrow and the Weeping Angels). Anyone who watches Doctor Who will know what I’m talking about, and will therefore understand why I knew I had to buy an anthology of Christian thrillers titled “Don’t Blink.”
I’m sharing the first line from the first story in the anthology, Love to Die For by Terry Toler:
What’s the book nearest you, and what’s the first line?
About Don’t Blink
Get ready for twelve intense, edge-of-your-seat suspense thrillers in this collection from bestselling and award-winning Christian authors. From murder in a mansion to deadly chases in remote locations, each tale offers high-stakes action and heart-pounding drama, proving that hope and faith shine through even in the darkest moments.
Love to Die For by Critically Acclaimed Award-Winning Author Terry Toler
Paige Wells joined the hit reality dating show Love Only hoping to find romance. But when a fellow contestant is found dead in the mansion, Paige must uncover the truth before she’s sent home for good — not with a broken heart, but in handcuffs.
Silent Retribution by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Cynthia Hickey
When a former student’s parent begins targeting third-grade teacher Heather Richardson, dark secrets from her past resurface, threatening her safety and the lives of those around her as she confronts a deadly pursuit fueled by blurred perceptions.
Queen Bee by Daphne du Maurier Award-Winning Author Heather Day Gilbert
When a violent windstorm traps Twila and her teen daughter at a remote mountain retreat, they’ll have to outwit an unhinged killer in order to survive.
Abandoned Into Darkness by Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author Jordyn Redwood
Blinded from an attack and abandoned in the Black Canyon by search and rescue, Isla Thorne must still flee a serial killer.
One of Us is Guilty by Illumination Christian Book Awards’ Silver Medalist Author Urcelia Teixeira
In the Florida Keys, a book club’s “perfect” murder plot becomes a deadly reality when one of their mutual enemies is found dead.
Gavin (A Durham Private Security Novella) by USA Today Bestselling Author Melanie D. Snitker
Ivy’s search for her missing brother leads her to Gavin, a former Army comrade, and a sinister plot that puts them both in danger.
Bento and Betrayal by USA Today Bestselling Author Camy Tang
Disgraced bodyguard September Wong is forced to team up with security consultant Isaac Noguchi in pursuit of the same criminals who ruined her career.
Unauthorized by Critically Acclaimed Bestselling Author Sherri Wilson Johnson
A budget analyst and an IT auditor must work together to save their Nashville organization from the clutches of an embezzler before both their lives are ruined.
Murder by Accident (A Miss Finch Prequel) by Critically Acclaimed Award-Winning Author Vikki Kestell
Miss Finch teaches a course at UCLA called The Forensics of a Traffic Accident. As it turns out, not all her case studies are the mishaps they’ve been labeled.
Guarded by Reader’s Favorite Award-Winning Author C.D. Gill
She doesn’t want a babysitter. He’ll do anything to get back to SWAT. Both are puppets in a bigger game.
Going Once, Going Twice by USA Today Bestselling Author Jan Thompson
When her four-year-old son is kidnapped, a stay-at-home mother reactivates her hidden skills to mount a rescue operation.
Deadly Pursuit by Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author Lynn Shannon
When a mysterious note links Texas Ranger Vikki Rodriguez to a young woman’s murder, she’s pulled into a perilous case that may cost her everything–including her life.
Find Don’t Blink online at:
Amazon | BookBub | Goodreads
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Share your first line in the comments, and happy reading!
Bath, England—1811