Beginning:
The monster has been here. I can smell him.Friday 56:
"I thought you said your truck was some kind of supermachine."
"No, I said she was a classic, and that means you treat her with respect. Once you get past Twin Lakes, the road's pretty much a suggestion up until Nahodishgish. Overheating's bad, but one big pothole and the axle's toast. Any idea how hard it is to replace the axle on a 1972 Chevy these days?"
While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters.
Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last best hope. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much more terrifying than anything she could imagine.
Maggie reluctantly enlists the aid of Kai Arviso, an unconventional medicine man, and together they travel the rez, unraveling clues from ancient legends, trading favors with tricksters, and battling dark witchcraft in a patchwork world of deteriorating technology.
As Maggie discovers the truth behind the killings, she will have to confront her past if she wants to survive.
This one sounds frightening. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! I was literally just thinking about picking this up for a readathon TBR next year, so this was perfect for me to see.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an inetresting fantasy thriller!
ReplyDeleteProbably not one I'd choose, but I do LOVE that opening! Hope you're enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteMy Book Beginnings this week is from a cozy mystery by Diana Xarissa: The Appleton Case
This sounds awesome! Enjoy! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI've got this book in my TBR stack too.
ReplyDeleteOooh! This book sounds like it is going to be a good one! That 56 reminds me of something my dad would say about his car. Enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this book so much. Hope you do as well!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my dad's old truck. He wouldn't part with it. LOL
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56 from Glitter Bomb
Sounds like a fun premise. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what to make of that 56, to be honest, but it has me coming up with a bunch of scenarios. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWow, that’s an awesome opening line. I hope the book is good.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!