Teaser Tuesdays #84 ~ The death of Death

Posted: October 7, 2014 in Fantasy, horror, otherworldly, Teaser Tuesdays
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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

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Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page.
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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My Teasers for today are from 

The death of Death

by K.N. Parker

 17206795

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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!

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Comments
  1. Deasy says:

    I’ve been always interested in novels about death. I think this one is worth a try for me. Thanks for sharing!

  2. Sounds like a good one to read during this season…thanks for sharing; and thanks for visiting my blog.

  3. 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

  4. harvee says:

    Sounds like a good one for Halloween!

  5. jessie2004 says:

    Great teasers! This story sounds unique. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂

    Jess @ Jess Time To Read

  6. 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/

  7. 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.

  8. fredamans says:

    From the title to the teasers, sounds fun and up my alley!

  9. sue says:

    great teaser. thanks for stopping by SBC, hope to see you there again soon :D. xx

  10. ljennison says:

    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.

  11. Alice Audrey says:

    Sounds very philosophical. I like the phrase, “change her death forever.”

  12. Jamie says:

    Sounds like a fun spooky read. Thanks for stopping by Fantasy Book Chick! Happy reading!

  13. Those excerpts and the title are certainly different!

  14. Yvonne says:

    Looks interesting.

  15. Interesting cover and teases.

  16. Denise says:

    This one sounds very interesting! Love your teasers this week! And thanks for visiting my blog today! 🙂

    Denise @ Life With No Plot

  17. that sounds like it’d be a cute book!:) thanks for stopping by my blog!

  18. 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! 😀

  19. writenote1 says:

    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!

  20. 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

    • fuonlyknew says:

      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.

  21. Great teasers 🙂 The story sounds pretty compelling, and the cover art is marvellous. Thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting my TT.

  22. Kim says:

    Sounds like a good read! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for visiting my blog also! Happy reading!

  23. Louisa says:

    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!

  24. Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace says:

    Fun teasers. The book sounds like one I’d enjoy too!

    Thanx for visiting my TT
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

  25. I like the cover! I would keep reading!

  26. Great teasers. I especially like the first one. It definitely has a great point!

    Thanks for stopping by my TT @ Addicted Readers! 🙂

  27. Nyze says:

    You’re teasers are creepy. 🙂

  28. Eustacia Tan says:

    “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!

  29. Chippy says:

    Sounds interesting and thanks for stopping by my TT 🙂

  30. K. N. Parker says:

    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. 🙂

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