The Blade Itself by Marcus Sakey - A Note On How To Begin A Story

I'm midway through The Blade Itself by Marcus Sakey. Like all his books I've read, this one takes off like a shot. I have literally never found anyone who knows how to start a book better than Sakey. He grabs you right out of the gate and yanks you into the story. Sometimes the tension is so intense I have to put it down and go do something else just to break it up into manageable morsels.

I'm in awe of this dude's skill. I trust his voice, his plotting, and the details about Chicago bleed genuine through the text. Though I'm only halfway through with this book, I highly recommend.