The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice.The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and find any sentence or a few ( no spoilers) that grabs you and post it..
Please join Rose City Reader every Friday to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading along with you initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
Please include the title of the book and the author’s name.
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TIGER PAW by Charles A Cornell
I read this book some time ago, but it is so awesome, I wanted to share it with you!
Check out this awesome cover!
Isn’t it gorgeous and very creatively done?
MY 56
“So they were victims from the start?”
“Carleton created IPO’s for them, turned a spectacular profit and everyone in the game won. Greed greased the wheels and the machine accelerated. It became a feeding frenzy.
“Just when we got in way over our heads, he dumped his stock – big time – and began short selling behind our backs.”
“You mean ugly enough to kill?”
(56% on Kindle)
BOOK BEGINNINGS
New York City was paralyzed four blocks either side of Broadway, all the way from Central Park to Wall Street. What had started as a relatively small Occupy Wall Street demonstration had now grown to over one million people – one million very determined people.
People without a clear mission.
Except to be angry.
Very angry.
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SYNOPSIS
As a serial killer wreaks havoc on Wall Street, dismantling a corrupt financier’s empire one body at a time, FBI profiler Scott Forrester uncovers the deadly secret of a demon-worshipping Hindu cult that is determined to change the very fabric of society. Firmly in their assassin’s crosshairs, Scott Forrester is forced underground to stop the killing spree. But will he survive the deal he must make with the Devil to thwart their satanic plan?
Royal Palm Literary Award Winner for Best Thriller of 2012 –from the Florida Writers Association
Best Indie Thriller Nominee – Kindle Book Reviews
“A great variation to the thriller genre…the author blended a detective storyline with a thread of the esoteric which makes it stand out from other thrillers. The ending leaves you guessing… a well thought out story, with lots of action. Recommended for all lovers of thrillers and action books.” – Midwest Book Review
“5 Stars! – This book had my juices flowing-my heart pounding, blood boiling, anger, rage, PISSED OFF. It had me thinking of all kinds of things. So applicable to what is going on today. Believable. For a debut novel, I was really impressed.” – Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental Book Reviews
“This book goes far beyond a 5 STAR rating! Charles A. Cornell is a magnificent storyteller and his debut novel is brilliant. Tiger Paw was a very tumultuous read for me. It touches on everything that’s wrong in government and Wall Street. I can imagine the challenge he faces when writing the next novels. It will be hard to top this.” – Laura Thomas, FU Only Knew Book Reviews
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I love thrillers! And this one sounds very unique, with a gorgeous cover! Thanks for sharing and enjoy.
Mine today is not a thriller…my occasional escape to something lighter: “THE DENIM BLUE SEA”
This sounds like a great mystery thriller! Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, I really like both the BB and the F56, although the F56 has me slightly confused! But the Occupy movement was fascinating, so I’m thinking this book might have to get a spot on my TBR list! I wonder how the cover relates to the story though, even if it is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I hope you have an amazing weekend!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
This does sound great. I love the combination of thriller with a touch of the paranormal. I’ll have to add it to my list. Happy reading!
This sounds like a great read. Between the serial killer and a little paranormal I’ll have to look for it.
Hi Sherry,
I love everything about this post, definitely a book for my ‘Want To Read’ list. I’m not so struck on financial thrillers per se, but the added lure of the cult connetion definitely swings it and the cover is stunning and so clever!
If you enjoyed this book so much, take a look at this author. I have read the three Dominic Grey stories (I see that there is a 4th story due out this year) and loved them all.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/g/layton-green/
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend,
Yvonne.
What an interesting take! I’ve yet to read a thriller peppered with mysticism, and the cover art is just beautiful! I do hope it lives up to your expectations, and that you have a most wonderful weekend 😉
What an interesting take! A thriller peppered with mysticism, and the cover art is beautiful! I do hope it lives up to your expectations, and that you have a most wonderful weekend! 🙂
Sounds like a thrilling read about murder and corruption! Happy reading and I hope you have a lovely weekend.
That’s a stunning cover pic for your chosen book and the story sounds intriguing.
Awesome 56 and the cover is absolutley beautiful and it sounds amazing thanks for sharing a stopping by my blog!
Great premise…and cover. Thanks for sharing it, and thanks for visiting my blog.
I agree, the cover is very thoughtful and creative. Some people might find it scary, but I like it. This sounds like an exciting thriller.
I forgot to say how much I like your blog header. The photography is gorgeous and the way it changes is a nice element. Is that a WordPress feature, or something you did yourself?
This sounds like it would be an interesting read. I hope you enjoy it!
Have a great weekend!
Not so sure it’s my kind of subject matter, but it does sound a little intriguing.
Happy weekend!
This sounds intriguing! I can see why you decided to revisit it!
I would like to thank everyone for stopping in and commenting. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and the book is something you would enjoy reading.
This was Charles debut novel and it blew me away. Awesome!!!