Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Teaser Tuesday: The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong is one of favourite authors. I love her Nadia Stafford books, and her Otherworld books, but I hadn't yet read her YA trilogy, but I am rectifying that at the moment. This book, The Summoning, is the first book in the Darkest Powers trilogy.

My teaser comes from page 48:

As traumatic experiences went, the last few days were my best film fodder ever. But what genre would it be? Straight horror? Or psychological suspense? Maybe a combination of elements, surprising the viewer with - 

Teaser Tuesday is hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading. Head on over to find out all about it, and how to join in!


Speaking of Kelley Armstrong, if you are a fan of the Otherworld series, did you realise that she has recently put up a graphic novella on her website called Becoming, which tells the story of Elena, after she was bitten.

32 comments:

  1. Great teaser :) What do you think of the book so far? I really enjoyed The Darkest Power trilogy.

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  2. So far, so good! I didn't expect any differently really.

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  3. I haven't heard of her Nadia Stafford books - I did enjoy this trilogy though

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  4. Sally, try the Nadia Stafford books. They are about a female hitman, which you would think would be hard to make sympathetic, but she really does!

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  5. I really want to read Armstrong -- everyone always has such good things to say about her books.

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  6. Haven't read her work(s), yet, but this looks intense!

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  7. I really enjoy reading this authors books and I have this one on my bookshelf. Great teaser :) You can find my teaser at The Bookish Snob

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  8. I haven't read this author, but the teaser is very tempting! Hope you're enjoying it.

    Here's mine:

    (click my name)

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  9. I really need to read this author! Here's my teaser from Child of the Northern Spring.

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  10. old follower - thanks for the link to the graphic novella, I'm a fan of Kelley's too but hadn't heard of this one.

    My teaser is at e-Volving Books
    This week, I started a new feature - spotlighting bloggers with ereaders, and have an author-sponsored Kindle giveaway!

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  11. Surprise the viewers with what?

    you left it hanging and it makes me curious.

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  12. I want to read this one!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/11/teaser-time_15.html

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  13. Ah, the creative life. It does tend to color all experience.

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  14. Thanks for posting about the graphic novella. I'll be taking a look at that.
    Sounds great but I really enjoy all her books.

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  15. Great teaser! This is the only book by her I've read and I liked it.

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  16. Not an author I've read, but certainly an interesting teaser. Thanks for visiting!

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  17. What traumatic experiences? Have only heard good things of Kelley Armstrong, great choice:)

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  18. A tempting little teaser - I have to confess I've never read any Kelley Armstrong.

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  19. Surprising the viewer with what?? I need to know!! I guess I am just going to have to read this book and find out! Thanks for the great teaser.

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  20. Great teaser. I haven't read this series either. Another to add to the list.

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  21. Great teaser! Now I want to know what the surprise is!

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  22. Great teaser! I really enjoyed this series, and can't wait for her new one to be released. Hope you're enjoying it :)

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  23. Gah! what does the rest of the sentence say?? Great teaser! I've heard Kelley Armstrong is awesome! =)

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  24. Casey, Kelley Armstrong IS awesome!

    Lizzy, I have a couple of books to read, but I am not too far behind. I really hate having to wait for each new book though.

    Mithee, I am pretty sure it is the UK cover.

    Elysium, I hope you read more.

    You are welcome Linda and Deepali

    Beth F, she has fast become one of my favourite authors!

    Thanks to everyone for stopping by this week.

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  25. Thanks for visiting my blog!!!
    I really like your teaser!
    Wish you a great rest of the week!

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  26. I didn't realize there were more books! Thanks for the heads up about the graphic novel too. :)

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