On Sunday we do beginnings, taking a look at the start of a Peter Abrahams novel, including those written under the Spencer Quinn monikerâ„¢. There are many ways to start a novel, but I prefer in medias res. No throat clearing! For example, the start of Up On The Woof Top, one of two Chet and Bernie Christmas mysteries, and on digital sale today at Amazon.com for $1.49. Here’s how it begins:
Uh-oh.
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Good day to all.
I notice that the C&B books often start the same way a Shakespearean play begins; in the middle of the action.
Greetings!
Probably my favorite opening. :^)
Good evening to all!
And my favorite cover.