Wednesday 21 October 2015

Best BCB Openers...

What's your favourite Black Crake Books opening line?

A warrior stands at the top of the steps and breathes deeply – Warriors
You are probably not overly familiar with Wisconsin, Nick? – Boathouse to Botswana
Dirty grey clouds scudded high up in the sky, assembling in black masses – Josie
Speak of Africa to anyone who has known her and at once a wistfulness invades their voice – My Forever Heartache
Beyond the open sash window the distant hum of an electric lawn mower – King of New Beginnings
Night fell somewhere in the desert south of Santiago – Three Journeys to Patagonia
The lack of oxygen to Walter’s brain was enough now for his body to start spasming – Yellow Dress
Boom! The sixteen canons on land signalled farewell to all those at sea – Tezcatlipoca’s Dream

Man is born free and is everywhere in trains – Notes from Overground


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