Today’s Wednesday feature book has appeared on this blog before, during the author’s blog tour and otherwise. I’m happy to feature an excerpt this time from the mystery thriller Oracle by J C Martin.
Elevator pitch:
Days before the Olympics, a serial killer stalks the streets of London.
Detective Kurt Lancer, as he struggles to raise a disabled daughter, is in a
race against time to find the killer before he strikes on the biggest stage of
all—the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Detective Kurt Lancer, as he struggles to raise a disabled daughter, is in a
race against time to find the killer before he strikes on the biggest stage of
all—the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Teaser Excerpt:
My eyes began
to burn—an incredible, searing pain as if someone had shoved glowing hot pokers
through both my eye sockets.
to burn—an incredible, searing pain as if someone had shoved glowing hot pokers
through both my eye sockets.
I cried out.
My hands shot to my face as I tried to wipe the fiery chemical away, but every
brush of my fingers left a blazing trail of hot coals across my corneas. My eyes
watered. As my vision descended into a red haze of pain, my cheeks and lips
started to tingle.
My hands shot to my face as I tried to wipe the fiery chemical away, but every
brush of my fingers left a blazing trail of hot coals across my corneas. My eyes
watered. As my vision descended into a red haze of pain, my cheeks and lips
started to tingle.
My whole face
was on fire.
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was on fire.
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I won a paperback copy of Oracle.
It's a fabulous book! Great story!
Writer In Transit
Thanks for the plug Michelle! I really appreciate the thoughtful review you wrote! Are you still roaming the high seas? Hope you're having a blast!
Haven't read this yet either and I know it's good.
Aww, thanks Joy. Hope it won't disappoint when you get to it. 🙂
I have a copy, but haven't read it yet.
LOL. Same here, got a copy of your book but haven't read it yet! We should make a pact to read each other's book by a certain time. 🙂
What a stark and memorable cover! And a serial killer? Yes, please! Sounds great, and I wish J.C. much success! 🙂
Thanks Lexa. Yes, I love the cover my publishers designed. And if you enjoy serial killer thrillers, I hope ORACLE doesn't disappoint!
That's a generous offer, to post book excerpts, Damyanti. I'll have to remember that if I get published.
Yay, three cheers to Damyanti! I do appreciate the efforts of writer buddies like D to help promote each other!
Sounds very intriguing, will look it up!
Thanks Yolanda! 🙂
Haven't got a copy but the pitch is very enticing.
Thank you Sheena-kay. I'm hoping the book appeals to fans of James Patterson, etc. 🙂
I haven't read it yet but it is on my iPad!
Would love to know what Captain Ninja Alex thinks of it when you get around to it! 🙂
Hi Damyanti and hi J.C.,
Neither my human nor I have read this book. "Oracle" will be something we shall duly share through the various social networks. I will make sure my human checks it out. The excerpt is rather timely and thought-provoking. London, my human's other home.
Stay chillin',
Snoop Bloggy Dog in da Gangsta's Pawadise!
Penny, you sound good in your Snoopy Bloggy Dawg avatar 🙂
Hey Snoop, thanks a lot! A dog does make a brief appearance in ORACLE, so hope you like it!
Thanks for having me (again) on your blog, D! 🙂
You're welcome, JC. I hope more people read your wonderful book after this post.