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AT PRECISELY 5:15 every morning, seven days a week, Dr. Stephen Hellerman emerged from his modest brick colonial in the bucolic town of Silver Spring, Maryland, and jogged six miles. Six-point-two miles, to be exact.
Depending on whether it was Daylight Saving Time or not, it was either still dark or just dawn as he first stretched his calves against the tall oak shading most of his front yard, but no matter what the season, Dr. Hellerman, an acclaimed neurologist at Mercy Hospital in nearby Langley, rarely saw another human being from start to finish of his run.
That was exactly how he wanted it.
Truth or Die by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
This new secret of his —less than twelve hours old —was unlike all the others encrypted inside his head, never to be revealed. The facts that Hellerman moonlighted for the CIA, was paid through an offshore numbered account, and engaged in research that no medical board would ever approve were secrets of his own choosing.
17 comments:
Hmm, that's interesting. Sound like he has something to hide... nice one!
Hellerman sounds like a fascinating character. I'm curious about his research and what it involves. Great Teaser!
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i LIKE THE OPENING.i'D READ ON.
This story is off to a good start--I'd keep reading.
I used to love James Patterson, but started to get annoyed with seeing the same formulas over and over so haven't read one in awhile. So, I'd probably skip this one.
Great combination of the opening paragraph and the teaser. Its been awhile since I read a Patterson book, but I like the duo role of a neurologist/CIA operative - and with an off-shore account. I want to read this one. Thanks.
He is leaving his house to job just as I am dragging myself out of bed . . . I need to start waking up earlier so I can get my exercise in before work. Ugh. I don't relish it as much as it sounds like the character does.
The teaser really adds extra dimension to the story. Sounds intriguing!
It's been a while for me and Patterson, but sounds like it might be fun.
Sounds like a great start.
I don't read to many thriller stories. I prefer Cozy Mysteries. I've read a few James Patterson, but they are the milder ones, with a bit of romance.
I haven't tried a Patterson book, but I like this opening. I'd keep reading!
James Patterson? I definitely need to read this one. It's been awhile since I read one of his books.
I haven't read Patterson for a long while, but I am intrigued by this one. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
I have read so many of Patterson's novels, and I've always enjoyed them; hope this one turns out to be a good one for you!! Thanks so much for sharing the intro!
New secret, hmm. Sounds quite intriguing. I'd keep reading!
This immediately grabbed my attention. I would definitely read on. This for visiting my blog!
I've always been hit or miss with Patterson, but this is a good opener!
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