After picking up a set of pistol suppressors from a nine-fingered armorer in Las Vegas, Evan Smoak headed for home in his Ford pickup, doing his best not to let the knife wound distract him. The slice on his forearm had occurred during an altercation at a truck stop. He usually didn't like to get involved with anything or anyone outside his missions, but there had been a fifteen-year old girl in dire need of help. So here he was, trying not to bleed on to the console until he could get home and deal with it properly. For now he'd tied off the cut with one of his socks, using his teeth to cinch the knot.
Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz
Blood had caked in the faint hair, and the cut itself hadn't fully clotted off. The damage was superficial. Six sutures, maybe seven.
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You caught my attention with that teaser...thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “TERRIBLE VIRTUE”
I would keep reading. I kind of like a 'longer' type of detective hero, plus Vegas is home turf. (okay, 8 hours from me, but still the same state. LOL )
oooh. This definitely has potential. Hope you love it.
This sounds like one to settle down with and get stuck in - great sounding choice I do hope you enjoy it.
I haven't read this one, or anything by this author. I like the opening.
Definitely a descriptive opening paragraph. I would definitely keep reading!
I haven't read this author either. But I like detective stories and this one has potential. I would definitely keep reading.
Ouch! Evan sounds like a tough but good guy. I would keep reading. I want to know more about him and if he was able to help the girl.
(I deleted the previous comment because of typos. Lol.)
That opening sounds gritty and gripping, and puts the reader right into the story. However, this is not my type of read at all....I'm much too fainthearted. Lol. I hope this book is a page turner for you, though!
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