Shala Howell

Unforgettable First Lines–The Deanna Raybourn edition

From Silent in the Grave, the first of Deanna Raybourn’s Lady Julia Grey mysteries:

“To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband’s dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor.”

Now go on. Try to forget that opening.

Not working? Go ahead and treat yourself to the whole book. You won’t regret it.

PSST: For those of you who have already discovered the Lady Julia Grey series, Raybourn has a new one out, The Dark Enquiry (Lady Julia Grey #5). Santa, if you’re reading my blog, I wouldn’t mind getting this one a bit early.

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Published by Shala Howell

I spent two decades helping companies like Bell Labs, Juniper Networks, and a genetic testing company that was later acquired by CVS translate some of the world’s most complicated concepts into actionable, understandable English. Now I'm working on a different problem -- helping parents raise the next generation of critical thinkers. The first book in my Caterpickles Parenting Series, What’s That, Mom?, focuses on how to use public art to nurture children’s curiosity in the world around them. My next book will focus on science, and how parents without a science degree can answer their curious child's questions without enrolling in a college level refresher course.

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