Welcome and Introductions

[no4daughter]

Hi everyone, I am Linda from cold and snowy Wisconsin.  Excited to sink my teeth into a good mystery and grateful that I was confirmed already. 

[love2readSZ]

Hi, I'm Susanne also from very cold Western MA.  Looking forward to rejoining FL after being away for the last two books for various reasons.  Mysteries are right up my alley and looking forward to discussing the book with all of you. 

[retromom]

Hi! I'm Beth and I live in snowy Wisconsin. I believe this is my tenth First Look book. It has been alot of fun reading and comparing thoughts with others here. I used to enjoy Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie growing up but then moved away from mysteries. Last year I picked up a few mystery/suspense books and have been enjoying them. I'm trying to read more of an assortment of books this year. I'm looking forward to reading The Poacher's Son.

Paul you do have a dream job! And you do a wonderful job picking out great books for us! Thank you so much!

[floreader]

Hi, I'm Judy.  Another avid reader here!  I love this book club because it has given me the chance to find read some great books and authors that I wouldn't ordinarily select on my own.  I love being part of this discussion group.  It's made reading the books a richer experience.

Although I don't read a lot of mysteries, this latest FL pick looks interesting.

[pen21]

Hi! I am Luanne from Minnesota. I love to read with my dogs sitting by me.

I am really glad that we have a mystery as a selection.

Paul thank you for finding us a mystery/thriller.

Minnesota has a lot of local authors writing mysteries/thrillers. It must be the long winters.

I get to hear some of the authors speak and sign books, which gives new insight into the book.

And now I will hear from an author from Maine.

Here is a link to Paul Doiron's website.

http://www.pauldoiron.com/

pen21

[Paul_Hochman]

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retromom wrote:

Hi! I'm Beth and I live in snowy Wisconsin. I believe this is my tenth First Look book. It has been alot of fun reading and comparing thoughts with others here. I used to enjoy Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie growing up but then moved away from mysteries. Last year I picked up a few mystery/suspense books and have been enjoying them. I'm trying to read more of an assortment of books this year. I'm looking forward to reading The Poacher's Son.

Paul you do have a dream job! And you do a wonderful job picking out great books for us! Thank you so much!

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Thank you! It certainly has its moments.

[maxcat]

I've been confirmed!

[hookedonbooks09]

Melissa W.
I read and knit and dance. Compulsively feel yarn. Consume books. Darn tights. Drink too much caffiene. All that good stuff.
balletbookworm.blogspot.com

Well, Melissa, other than the darning of tights, I think you've listed al the good things in life!  LOL!  Well, maybe dogs!  Funny, I've noticed a lot of the readers here seem to also have a "yarn connection". 

Barb

[lannulis]

I'm Laura.  I'm new to First Look and to any sort of online book club.  I'm really looking forward to the experience and to the book.  I love to read.  I've always enjoyed the mystery, suspense and crime genres.  I live in Mid Missouri and have enjoyed escaping the cold, deary weather with a good book.

[Jilly]

Hi All,

 I can't wait to read this book! It has been awhile since I've been in the first look forum, and I look forward to communicating with all of you.

 I live in Idaho, and have been reading mysteries for about 5 years.  My friends and family are big mystery fans, and they introduced me to this genre.  Now I can't get enough of it! 

[CAG]

I have been confirmed. Thanks BN for confirming so quickly and for the opportunity to be a part of this First Look Club.

[BookBobBP]

Hello,

I am Bob and I have enjoyed all the other First Look books I have read.  I am looking forward to this new book.

[lg4154]

My name is Laura and I am a diehard mystery/thriller fan. I am a 911 Operator for the City of Houston and currently reside in Conroe, Texas.  I have participated in several First Look discussions & I am thrilled to participate in this one, looks like it is going to be a great book! Living in Texas, I am familiar with Game Wardens and it will be interesting to see how the book portrays them.

[DSaff]

Hi, Laura. Welcome to FL! Reading is a great great activity for this cold, dreary season. 

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lannulis wrote:

I'm Laura.  I'm new to First Look and to any sort of online book club.  I'm really looking forward to the experience and to the book.  I love to read.  I've always enjoyed the mystery, suspense and crime genres.  I live in Mid Missouri and have enjoyed escaping the cold, deary weather with a good book.

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[DSaff]

Welcome to FL, Claire! I hope you enjoy the book and discussion. 

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CMATurner wrote:

Hello everyone,

My name is Claire and this will be my first, FL discussion. I am a fan of all kinds of books, but I am really into things that have to do with the supernatural. Mystery books are also one of my favorite genres. I am from Pensacola, FL home of some of the United States most beautiful beaches. I look forward to discussing this novel with you!

Claire

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[hookedonbooks09]

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PaulH wrote:

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hookedonbooks09 wrote:

Paul,

Your initial post here brings up a question I have had, but keep forgetting to ask the moderators. 

Who picks the selections?  Just wondering if the moderators have a list to select from or how that works?

Barb

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It's just me pouring over publisher catalogs and reading, reading, reading...

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Well, I hope it's not become mundane!  The rest of us, no doubt, are quite envious, so we'd like to picture you smiling! 

--Barb

[Vermontcozy]

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hookedonbooks09 wrote:

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PaulH wrote:

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hookedonbooks09 wrote:

Paul,

Your initial post here brings up a question I have had, but keep forgetting to ask the moderators. 

Who picks the selections?  Just wondering if the moderators have a list to select from or how that works?

Barb

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It's just me pouring over publisher catalogs and reading, reading, reading...

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Well, I hope it's not become mundane!  The rest of us, no doubt, are quite envious, so we'd like to picture you smiling! 

--Barb

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Hi to all..I am VermontCozy, Susan...I am so glad that so many signed up..Mystery"s were my first Introduction to reading."Nancy Drew"..she did rock my world,just couldn't get enough. Then as time went on 'Agatha Christie"..of course..My mom and sister were great fans of her novels...We are all in agreement that 'The Poacher's Son..will be a satisfying Book..Oh, Paul has little Elves helping him..,Penelope,(P) Aiden(A)Ursulla(U)Liam(L)....Not really,but I thought it was fun to post..To chose Books for us and I mean this sincerely,is quite an  Art...I cannot imagine "Thinking outside such a vast Box" and then be secure that it will work..Thanks Paul....

[bibanon1]

Hello everyone!

I am a library worker and long-time book blogger and this is my 6th First Look selection.Every single First Look title I have read so far has been great so I'm really excited about this mystery/suspense selection.

Looking forward to reading all of your comments!

-Amy

[hookedonbooks09]

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krb2g wrote:

Hi, I'm Katie in Charlottesville, Virginia. I've participated in most of the First Look discussions and have made a point of reading the other First Look selections (my favorites have been

The Monsters of Templeton,

The House at Riverton,

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, and

Under This Unbroken Sky. Of those four, I only got to participate in Deliverance Dane, so that might say something about the way I'm picking which ones to sign up for! I'm really looking forward to a murder mystery First Look. This genre is one of my favorites. Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers are some of my favorite mystery authors, although recently I've been enjoying Margaret Frazer's and Jacqueline Winspear's work.

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Oh, half the fun of these groups is seeing what everyone is reading and getting tons of ideas for the TBR (to be read) list!

Thanks for reminding me of a couple I already had on that list!

--Barb

[socalreader]

Thank you so much for a confirmation so quickly.  Let the murder solving begin. . .