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Friday, August 29, 2014

August 29th's Book Beginnings and Friday 56

It's a Friday before a long weekend.  And I've almost survived my first week at a new job (only one day to go until I've officially survived)!  Let's celebrate with this week's Book Beginnings and Friday 56.

This week, I've actually been rereading a book from 20 years ago, and I really enjoyed visiting it again.  The review is right here.


Yes, it's a murder mystery and yes, it's set in Death Valley, how appropriate is that?

And here's how it all begins:

A hundred feet off the deck and eighty feet below sea level!  He glanced again at his altimeter to make sure.  Flatline.  He did it!  Now to get out of here before someone read his numbers.

And skipping ahead to page 56, we finds:

Walking through this jam-packed campground behind Hippo made Jack feel like a tugboat follwing an ice breaker.  He simply strolled along in the wide open swath Hippo's bulk cut.

Let the speculation on what it means begin, and enjoy your long weekend if you live here in the states.
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    I'm wondering what flatline means and why he's worried about the numbers. And I can see Hippo. I love rereading a book after many years. Looking forward to your review.
    Here is my 56 from I'm With You - http://fuonlyknew.com/2014/08/29/the-friday-56-34-im-with-you-by-taylor-dean/
    Congrats on your new job!

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    1. Mark BakerAugust 29, 2014 at 7:41 AM

      Fortunately, in this case, the book held up to my memories. The review is now up here if you are interested. http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/08/book-review-death-valley-by-sandy.html

      Thanks for the congrats!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I'm in the mood for a good mystery. Hope you enjoy this one.

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  3. Mark BakerAugust 29, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Most of the book takes place in various parts of Death Valley, so I'm sure you'll love it when you want an outdoorsy book.

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  4. ElizabethAugust 29, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Did he fake his death?

    Sounds pretty good.

    ENJOY the weekend.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Follow Friday Four Fill-In

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  5. Lisa Ks Book Reviews August 29, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Between the Flatline comment and the Hippo, I'm very curious! Thanks for stopping by my blog Mark.

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    1. Mark BakerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      So the snippets I chose worked. :)

      Thanks for stopping by yourself.

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  6. fredamansAugust 29, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Congrats on the job, hope you're enjoying the book!

    Happy weekend!

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    1. Mark BakerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      I did enjoy rereading the book very much.

      And thanks!

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  7. Katherine PAugust 29, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    I haven't read this book but it's always fun to revisit old favorites - especially when they live up to our memories. Congrats on surviving your first week!

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    1. Mark BakerAugust 30, 2014 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks!

      I was just glad this one was as good as I remembered it being. Sometimes I need nostalgia glasses to remember what I saw in something, but not this time.

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