Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
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My Teasers for today are from
The death of Death
by K.N. Parker
Genre: Fantasy/Horror
For ages 12 and up.
Teaser #1 from 26% of the eBook
“One does not apply for this position. One does not ask to be put in this situation. One just is and one just does.”
Teaser #2 from 59% of the eBook
But what she could see was a great figure that did indeed resemble a tree, a terrible old and frightening one draped in black, much more black than she wore; much more black then her tiny body would be capable of wearing.
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Synopsis
Death guides usually have rather normal names like John, Mary, Harry, and Jessica. And even ones not quite so normal, like Bartholomew or Ambrosia. They also have the most interesting tales behind their deaths. But one particular death guide has a few problems: she cannot remember her name or the details of her demise, and thus has no story of her own. One fateful night, she meets a young girl that may change her death forever.
Inspired by and in the style of Children’s tales of old, The Death of Death is a tragic, yet sweet little tale about loss and acceptance.
Suitable for ages 12 and up.
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How about you? Got a tease? Tell me!
I’ve been always interested in novels about death. I think this one is worth a try for me. Thanks for sharing!
Something about it feels almost poetic in the writing. It’s quite interesting:)
Sounds like a good one to read during this season…thanks for sharing; and thanks for visiting my blog.
Yep, fits right in. I enjoyed yours also.
Funny cover. Sounds like a fantastic read! Nice choice for the season. LOL
sherry @ fundinmental My TT – Who’s Afraid of a Little Kitty Kat
It’s different. Sweet and ghoulish at the same time???
Sounds like a fun book! Here’s my teaser: http://darcysbookblog.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/teaser-tuesday-oct-7/
I’m enjoying it, almost finished:)
Sounds like a good one for Halloween!
It’s perfect. The title, the cover art, and the story fit!
Great teasers! This story sounds unique. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
Jess @ Jess Time To Read
It is unique. Especially how the author wrote it. Almost like a poem. Thank you for coming by:)
I appreciate that you noticed what I was going for.
What an interesting sounding book – I like the teasers! Thanks for visiting my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/teaser-tuesday-october-7/
Thanks for stopping by too. I’m pleasantly surprised by this author.
I enjoyed your Teasers, but this book doesn’t grab me. Death doesn’t sound like a very good subject for kids (or for me)!
My Tuesday post features SAVING SHELBY SUMMERS.
It is a bit dark, but it’s sweet too:)
From the title to the teasers, sounds fun and up my alley!
It is fun and quite a little mystery too:)
great teaser. thanks for stopping by SBC, hope to see you there again soon :D. xx
Thanks Sue. I’m looking forward to your posts also:)
Sounds interesting. Reminds me vaguely of Christopher Moore’s Dirty Job. Might just have to look that one up. Thanks for coming by Through Raspberry Colored Glasses.
It feels a bit like A Nightmare Before Christmas. I can visualize drawing from that movie and it makes it even more mystical and vivid.
Sounds very philosophical. I like the phrase, “change her death forever.”
I’m surprised at the reading age recommendation. It is quite deep and a bit ghoulish. But, as I’ve mentioned in other comments, it’s sweet too.
Sounds like a fun spooky read. Thanks for stopping by Fantasy Book Chick! Happy reading!
It is fun Jamie:) Thanks for coming by.
Those excerpts and the title are certainly different!
The title and cover art are what first caught my attention!
Looks interesting.
It is!
Interesting cover and teases.
This one sounds very interesting! Love your teasers this week! And thanks for visiting my blog today! 🙂
Denise @ Life With No Plot
that sounds like it’d be a cute book!:) thanks for stopping by my blog!
Cute, creepy, and fun. LOL Thanks for coming by:)
Teaser #2 = SUPER CREEPY!! Please tell me what the figure is since I’ll never dare read the novel ha ha!! Hope you’re enjoying your reads; have a lovely week! 😀
The figure is….LOL I’m reviewing this really soon and you’ll know then!
I like the sound of this book. It’s one I can imagine my step-daughter reading, and me picking up when she goes to bed!
LOL Sounds like me too!
Hi Laura,
I don’t read much in the way of YA fiction, although I can see that this one would have great appeal to todays modern more forthright young reader, for whom death doesn’t hold the unspoken mystery and uncertainty of my youth.
Thanks for sharing,
Yvonne
That’s an interesting observation Yvonne:) Young people today are much more aware than we were back in the day. This isn’t a gruesome or bloody book, but it is a bit dark. Kind of melancholy but sweet also.
Great teasers 🙂 The story sounds pretty compelling, and the cover art is marvellous. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting my TT.
That cover is wonderful! Compelling is a good description too.
Sounds like a good read! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for visiting my blog also! Happy reading!
Thanks for stopping by also. It is good and I’ll be reviewing it soon.
I would not want to have that position! And looking like a tree is strange, as a descriptor! Great teasers! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
You should read the description of its face. Eww.LOL Most of the characters are flawed in more ways then one:)
Fun teasers. The book sounds like one I’d enjoy too!
Thanx for visiting my TT
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
I recommend it and it’s not very long. I flew through it:)
I like the cover! I would keep reading!
That cover is something, isn’t it?!
Great teasers. I especially like the first one. It definitely has a great point!
Thanks for stopping by my TT @ Addicted Readers! 🙂
There were some good ones to choose from. The better to scare you….LOL
You’re teasers are creepy. 🙂
“One does not apply for this position” reminds me an awful lot of the “One simply doesn’t______ meme” XP
Thanks for having stopped by my blog!
Sounds interesting and thanks for stopping by my TT 🙂
Hello. I’m the author of this book. I’m a bit late to the party, I know, but I wanted to thank you for the teasers and the praise you’ve given it. I hope you enjoyed it. I had fun writing it. 🙂