The Excerpt
Stacy shuffled through the pictures once again, her breath quickening with agitation, for in each numbered square, one figure was conspicuously missing.
Louis Redman didn’t like to have his picture taken, not because he wasn’t photogenic, but because he didn’t show up on film.
“Sensitivity to light, my hind leg,” she muttered, studying the oddly empty photos, her stomach tightened with alarm and more strongly, with excitement.
Piece by piece, she was gathering evidence that Louis Redman was . . . what? A creature of the night, the undead? Her scientific mind rebelled against those superstitious labels as the toothsome image of Nosferatu played against more basic reason. But he was something, all right, something not quite natural that presented both threat and promise tied up in a mysterious and attractive package.
She would start unwrapping those layers tonight.
Until then, she would learn all she could about the sample from the dead girl.
Results that proved startling, and exciting . . . and unbelievable.
Layers for her to unwrap and believe then figure out.
ReplyDeleteLOL on cats wanting out. Mine are definitely showing signs of spring fever.
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Quite the process, indeed. And cats, sigh. Spring will bring relief from their yeowling.
DeleteIt would have to be unnerving to see pictures in which you knew a person was there, but they didn't show up on the film. I love that she takes it so calmly, actually getting excited by the mystery. Great character building! Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteShe's a sharp cookie and already suspects something is 'different' about him.
DeleteThought I had this one, but nope, if didn't. Now I do!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
DeleteI prefer shapeshifters. but vampires are fine too Intriguing excerpt, I could feel her excitement as she grapples with the astonishing possibilities. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteShe's a scientist and doesn't scare easily...yet!
DeleteI love everything about this snippet! I went to buy it...and I already have it. Need to get it front and center on a Kindle. I hope you enjoyed your hint of spring day!
ReplyDeletePlease leave a review after reading! I discover the same thing all the time. My To Read list is huge!
DeleteI agree with Jenna. It would be more unnerving having images where you know the person is supposed to be there. He is keeping her guessing.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't want her to be guessing or wondering or poking around in anything. Not yet . . .
DeleteOh i loved this snippet and everything it said and hid.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Iris!! I love being sneaky.
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