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Kimberly over at Darque Reviews tagged me with the following:

1. Pick up the nearest book.

2. Open to page 123.

3. Find the fifth sentence.

4. Post the next three sentences.

5. Tag five people and post a comment to the person who tagged you once you've posted your three sentences.

The book nearest at hand at the time was Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper. So here you go:

Everyone in the room looked keenly at Dr. Petty's face, watching for any shade of change upon it. He repeated the question once more, before shaking his head and concluding quietly, "She does not respond." Robert felt his heart fall.


Make you want to read more? I hereby tag: Elisa, Liz, Carrie, Allie, and Koseli.
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  1. Kimberly Swan3:48 PM

    Yes, sure does make me want to read more. Is this a paranormal?

    Thanks for participating. *grin*

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  2. Angiegirl4:20 PM

    Actually, it's not. It's historical fiction based on actual events about this girl in 17th century England who was hanged for a crime she didn't commit. But she didn't die. She wakes up on the dissection table!

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  3. Kimberly Swan4:34 PM

    Wow, now that's creepy!

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  4. Allison11:36 PM

    I did it!

    And I'm now totally intrigued by your book and have put it on my hold list at the library.

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  5. Angiegirl11:37 AM

    Sweet! I know. The premise for this one is hard to pass up.

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  6. ZaCarrie8:05 PM

    I did it! But mine is not as interesting as yours. I'm going to read it as soon as school gets out!

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