Excerpt*This excerpt was taken from an uncorrected proof copy, tentative to change.*
"It ruffled my petticoats as I leaned under the mantel. I gasped as the light from the candle illuminated a narrow spiral staircase descending into the inky shadows below. The dank scent of mold and dust wafted up from the depths.
I paused, listening again for any sound, any sign that I had disturbed the sleeping household. There was nothing but stillness, and I felt an irresistible urge to explore the passage.
I ducked through the fireplace, bending low to keep from brushing against the cinder-blackened walls. The smell of ash clung to my skin as I found myself standing on the edge of the first stair. It felt like ice beneath my stocking-clad feet.
There were probably rats.
I took a step, sheltering my candle, my only source of light.
It could be a passage to an old catacomb.
I took another step.
There might be skeletons and all sorts of unpleasantness.
My foot moved forward again.
I would be trapped in the dark, buried forever. No one would hear me. No one could help" (51-52).
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This particular scene gave me the shivers! It made me want to find out more what was happening in the story. Doesn't it sound good? :D
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Jen xx
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I love this excerpt you shared with us, Jen! Unfortunately, I haven't heard many good things about this, but I'll be looking out for your thoughts before I decide to read - or not read - this one. Great post, dear! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was certainly a suspenseful section. I didn't like this book much but am interested in reading your full thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI've read mixed things about this book but I'm still very eager to read it. Sounds like a great story!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree the 'teaser' you selected for us to read really drew me in. I so want to read this NOW!
ReplyDeleteI just saw The Teen Book Guru's blog tour stop of this book and I love the sound of this book! The premise is so intriguing. The teaser is amazing, I love the style of the author's writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I can't enter the giveaway as I don't live in the US but good luck to everyone else :)
Yes!! I've been wanting to read this and the excerpt makes it all the more dark and mysterious! Wonder what'll happen in that musty old place... Eek, if only I lived in the US xD Haha, thanks for sharing, Jen!!
ReplyDeleteAlicia @ Book a World
Fabulous excerpt! I have a galley of this one - and suddenly I feel the urge to start it NOW. Heh. I'll be reading it this month for sure!
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