"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
I am Dr Siri Paibun, seventythree-year-old still going strong. I am national coroner of Laos. I am out of town attending a boring conference! On my way back, I am kidnapped by seven females from Hmong village. As most know, I share my body with the thousand-year-old shaman named Yeh Ming. The headman of Hmong village wants me to exorcise his 14-year-old daughter who is possessed by a demon.
Meanwhile, my fiancee and my assisstant wait for me in Laos and are almost killed by a booby trapped corpse.
I am trapped between reality and spirits. What should I do?
~The Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill
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"Everyone in the house had plugs of folded mint leaves protruding from their nostrils. The body of the old lady continued to hang from the main pillar."
~Page 83, The Curse of the Pogo Stick by Colin Cotterill
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plugs of mint ~ that sure is an interesting teaser.
Wow! You find the most fascinating books. Not sure that it's one for me though - would I like it do you think?
Sounds like an exiting book!
Here's my teaser.
mints and hanging bodies? Now thats a teaser.
My teaser is href="http://thenarrativecausality.blogspot.com/2009/06/teaser-tuesday-09-june-09.html">here
Have a good week.
Wow, this sounds so intriguing and unique! Nice tease.
Great quote! Very intriguing.... Sounds like an interesting read.
sounds very intriguing!
now, that sounds like one I'd like. Great tease...enjoy your reading!
Now that's a great teaser! What a visual it left in my mind! Good job!
Oh my...now THAT'S a teaser!!
Wow - not my sort of book but I am still intrigued
This book looks absolutely fascinating. Am thinking I will have to look for it!
Not my kind of book but you got my attention with your nose plugs.
Holy moly, 73 and he has a fiancee and gets kidnapped, etc. He sure doesn't lead a boring life !
My teaser is here
It's a funny one this week taken from Dixie Divas
Have a great week and enjoy your book.
YIKES! Interesting teaser!
Plugs of mint, eh? Verrrrry interesting! :) You have me wanting to know more!
Was the mint to disguise the smell of the old lady? Good teaser.
That sounds like a truly intriguing book!
Well between the Where are YOu and the Teaser you definitely have me intrigued. I'll be watching for your review.
Very intriguing. Did he get kidnapped because he share his body or is that just a bonus?
Super teasers! I'm guessing the mint helps with the smell.
Oh dear, my first reaction to this teaser was "yuck!" - but when you get past those mint leaves, it does sound like an intriguing read.
I'm assuming that if you are going to keep old ladies hanging from the ceiling you would need the mint leaves to help you deal with the smell! lol
Great teaser! Now why would they have the lady hanging in the first place...I am definitely teased!
Thanks for visiting. This sounds interesting.
I've one or two in this mystery series. This one sounds really good!
What a great teaser. I've got to check into this one!
Sounds like a fascinating book. I've never heard of it.
Whoa, that teaser really piques the interest!
LOL Great teaser.. sounds like an entertaining read! Thanks for stopping by my teaser.
MARIE
Laos? I'm sold!
This sounds rather interesting. Enjoy your adventures.
Gosh...that teaser brings a vivid scene into mind. And, yuck. Hanging bodies.
That's the best teaser I've seen. I especially love your opening sentences, from the perspective of the protagonist.
Gruesome teaser!!!
Definitely not a boring dude. lol.
Here's mine:
http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/06/teaser-tuesdays.html
Hi Gautami,
Just saw this post in my google reader. I know you like writing poetry so just thought I'll let you know
http://twistntales.blogspot.com/2009/06/entries-invited.html
A thoroughly intriguing Teaser!
Thanks for your comment on my blog.
Don't forget today is WHAT'S ON YOUR DESK WEDNESDAY? on my blog. ☺
Sassy's What's on your desk Wednesday?
Here's my Teaser!.
Take care,
Sassy
:)
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