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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Contest open through May 27th. The winners will be announced on May 28th.

108 comments:

  1. love to read it

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  2. Sounds like it will be a good one!

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

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  4. Wow, that sounds one heck of a book!


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  5. mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom would love to read

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  6. This looks great! Thanks for sharing~

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

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  9. I'm also a follower. Thanks! Indigo

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  10. Please enter me in the giveaway.

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

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

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  14. love to add it to my summer reading list
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  15. i can't wait to read this
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  18. Joy Fielding's books are always good! Thanks

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

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  20. I am already a subscriber :)

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

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

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  24. Looks good, I'd like to read it.
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  25. I am always willing to add a good possibility to my TBR pile.

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  27. I'd love to read this book!

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  28. I'd love a chance to win.

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  29. I follow.

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  30. I rated.

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

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

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

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  35. I blogged it:
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  36. I think I have read every one of her books, I just got two from the library, love Joy Fielding!
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  37. Enter me please!

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  38. I'm a follower.

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  39. I rated your blog.

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  40. Would like to read this.
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  41. I'm always looking for good books! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. I like Joy Fielding's books, this has an interesting plot!
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  43. Please enter me...thanks.

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  44. I'm a follower - thank you.

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

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  46. I am a follower.
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  47. I rated your blog.
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  48. I'd love to read this :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  51. I love Joy Fielding. Please enter me for this one!

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

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

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  54. I blogged about your giveaway here:

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  55. I also rated your blog on the left. :)

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  56. This book really sounds good. Please enter me.

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  57. I am also a subscriber.

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  58. Count me in please!


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  59. i'm a new follower

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

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

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  63. Great giveaway.

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  64. sounds good..

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  65. Thank you for the chance to win this book. It sounds great.
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  66. I'm a follower.
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  67. Woooo, this one sounds phenomenal!
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  68. I rated your blog!
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  69. Joy Fielding is such a great author and this sounds like another winner! The plot is great! Thanks!

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  70. 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!

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

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

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  73. This is great, please count me in.

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  74. This is great, please count me in.


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  75. It would be very interesting to
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  76. This sounds like my worst nightmare! It would be horrible feeling trapped like that. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  77. I follow your blog :)

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

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  79. Enter me please.
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  80. great giveaway, thanks for having it!

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

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  82. sounds like a great book!

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  83. I'm a google follower.

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  84. It sounds great. I would love to win it. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  86. Would really enjoy this book, thanks for offering us a giveaway=)

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  87. I am a follower=)



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  88. I also rated your blog=)



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  89. Sounds great, I would love to read it!

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  90. Happy Spring!

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

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  92. I would love to read this!
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  93. I haven't ready any of her books before, but this one sounds really good!

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  94. I've read some of her earlier books and enjoyed them a lot.
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  95. I would Love to readd Still Life!
    Sounds like a fabulous read!

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  96. I subscribe!

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