Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Book Giveaway - Still Life by Joy Fielding (ARC)

Still Life: A Novel by Joy Fielding (ARC) ~

Casey Marshall has it all: a successful interior-design business; a handsome, loving husband; wonderful friends; and a boatload of family money at her disposal. But just as she’s contemplating starting a family, she’s the victim of a hit-and-run accident that leaves her in a coma. But she’s not completely out of it, so she’s a witness to everything that happens in her hospital room. But is that so bad? Isn’t it everyone’s dream to be a fly on the wall, to hear what might be said at our funerals? Even though Casey is privy to everyone’s “private” remarks and conversations as they visit, she feels trapped and helpless, especially when it becomes abundantly clear that the incident with the car was no accident. Her frustration mounts as her sister, the wayward but bighearted Drew, becomes a suspect, along with everyone close to her. While not narrated in first person, the action revolves around Casey’s experiences and perceptions. Fielding makes the most of this intriguing premise without succumbing to gimmicky plot tricks. The moment that Casey solves her own attempted murder is truly riveting, and the anxiety she feels as she tries to avoid the would-be murderer’s completion of his task is palpable. A heart-pounding mainstream thriller.

Here's how to enter ~

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  • Leave a comment here with your email address or PBS ID (I need to have a way to get in touch with you!)
  • Follow my blog ~ get an extra entry
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  • Blog about it ~ get an extra entry
Contest open through May 27th. The winners will be announced on May 28th.

108 comments:

desiree kelley said...

love to read it

Jenn S. said...

Sounds like it will be a good one!

Nicole C. said...

I would love to read this!! I love her books!!

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Anonymous said...

Wow, that sounds one heck of a book!


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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

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Sue said...

This looks great! Thanks for sharing~

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nfmgirl said...

Interesting concept. Please count me in. Thanks so much!

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Sage Ravenwood said...

I have enjoyed reading Joy Fielding's books. Please enter me in this drawing. Thanks for the opportunity! Indigo

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Sage Ravenwood said...

I'm also a follower. Thanks! Indigo

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Jess said...

Please enter me in the giveaway.

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janeh said...

I love thrillers.....this sounds like one I would be unable to put down.......

abfantom said...

I'm always looking for interesting books to read. I think I'd like this one. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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js22 said...

ooh this book sounds great! I've enjoyed her other books.

Thanks for the giveaway!

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jemscout425 said...

love to add it to my summer reading list
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patrick moran said...

i can't wait to read this
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tetewa said...

Sounds good, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com

mverno said...

send it please mverno@roadrunner.com

randio said...

Joy Fielding's books are always good! Thanks

Unknown said...

I can't imagine what it would be like to be the main character in this! Please enter me!

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Unknown said...

I am already a subscriber :)

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Jan said...

Sounds great. I'm loving these book blogs, btw.

Ally M said...

Another great book! I love giveaways! Thanks for entering me into the drawing.

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Ally M said...

I follow!
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The Merry Death said...

Looks good, I'd like to read it.
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clynsg said...

I am always willing to add a good possibility to my TBR pile.

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mindy said...

looks like a great book thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

tawndam said...

I'd love to have this book!

Deborah Wellenstein said...

Thank you for this great giveaway!

LuAnn said...

I'd love to read this book!

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Valorie said...

I'd love a chance to win.

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Valorie said...

I follow.

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Valorie said...

I rated.

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Valorie said...

Blogged: http://www.morbid-romantic.net/2009/05/18/book-giveaways-0518-0524/

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Pamela S said...

Very interesting premise for a book! I would love to read it. THanks. pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

Anonymous said...

Oh I love the plot line - it sounds really interesting.

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Aisling said...

Joy Fielding books are always a good read. I'd love to win this one.

nfmgirl said...

I blogged it:
http://cerebralgirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/book-giveaways-in-blogworld-05-23-09.html

mvbarton said...

I think I have read every one of her books, I just got two from the library, love Joy Fielding!
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L said...

Enter me please!

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L said...

I'm a follower.

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L said...

I rated your blog.

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Renee G said...

Would like to read this.
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mmentor said...

sign me up

Marianna said...

I'm always looking for good books! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I like Joy Fielding's books, this has an interesting plot!
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Libby's Library said...

Please enter me...thanks.

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Libby's Library said...

I'm a follower - thank you.

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Dixie said...

Wow what an intriquing plot-very interesting. I'd love to read this.

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Dixie said...

I am a follower.
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Dixie said...

I rated your blog.
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Anonymous said...

I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said...

I'm following you on Blogger :)
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Anonymous said...

I rated your blog :)
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chromiumman said...

sounds like a great read

kalea_kane said...

I love Joy Fielding. Please enter me for this one!

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kalea_kane said...

I am also a follower. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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*~Dani~* said...

Unique storyline - sounds good! Enter me please. My email is in my blogger profile.

kalea_kane said...

I blogged about your giveaway here:

http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2009/05/so-many-giveaways.html

Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

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kalea_kane said...

I also rated your blog on the left. :)

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sharon54220 said...

This book really sounds good. Please enter me.

Thanks

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sharon54220 said...

I am also a subscriber.

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Gaby317 said...

Count me in please!


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Gaby317 said...

i'm a new follower

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Sheila R said...

I would love to read this book! It sounds so interesting! I would love to be a fly on the wall sometimes!
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Amy said...

sounds like a great thriller with a twist! would love to win this and add this to my summer reading!

vboackle said...

this sounds great.

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

Thanks for the chance! This would be nice to read this summer.

Let's Just Give It Away said...

Great giveaway.

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Becky said...

sounds good..

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Joyce said...

Thank you for the chance to win this book. It sounds great.
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Joyce said...

I'm a follower.
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bloggytreasures said...

Woooo, this one sounds phenomenal!
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bloggytreasures said...

I rated your blog!
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bloggytreasures said...

Follower!

Crystal F said...

Sounds good! Thank you!

Unknown said...

Joy Fielding is such a great author and this sounds like another winner! The plot is great! Thanks!

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Anonymous said...

A novel by Joy Fielding is anticipated! She is so gifted and the talent is displayed! Can't wait to curl up with this book! Thanks!

Barbara Rawe
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circargus said...

I love Joy Fieldings books.

liliesrnice said...

i love to read so count me in!

Amy G. said...

Sounds like a great book- I'd love to win/read it :).

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SantaFe said...

This sounds like an exciting read. Thanks for the contest.

Adrian L. said...

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Adrian L. said...

This is great, please count me in.


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Anonymous said...

It would be very interesting to
read a book about a patient in a
coma who is aware of what is said
in her room. Please enter me.
Thanks.


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blogggggg said...

This sounds like my worst nightmare! It would be horrible feeling trapped like that. Thanks for the giveaway!

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I follow your blog :)

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saphire57 said...

I love her books...this one sounds like a winner.

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Enter me please.
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Michele P. said...

great giveaway, thanks for having it!

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Sheila Hickmon said...

Sounds great!! Thanks for the chance! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com

js22 said...

sounds like a great book!

Thanks for the giveaway!

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js22 said...

I'm a google follower.

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Anonymous said...

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Daniel M said...

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Luvdaylilies said...

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Luvdaylilies said...

I am a follower=)



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Luvdaylilies said...

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Marie said...

Sounds great, I would love to read it!

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cman said...

Please enter me :)

Anonymous said...

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JoAnn said...

This book sounds really good. I love the mystery and suspense in it. Sounds like it will be a hard book to put down.

Angela said...

I would love to read this!
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barbara said...

I haven't ready any of her books before, but this one sounds really good!

Jennai said...

I've read some of her earlier books and enjoyed them a lot.
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ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I would Love to readd Still Life!
Sounds like a fabulous read!

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ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I follow on blogger!

ZESTYWONDERLAND said...

I subscribe!

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