The Siren Quotes

“Not all angels are good. The fallen angels of Heaven were banished here to Earth when they rebelled against God. If you are on a quest seeking angels, take great care. Even Satan himself masquerades as an angel of the light.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“I laughed as he twirled me around. “You can’t dance.”
“Maybe not, but you can’t either!” He dipped me back so far that I almost toppled over, taking him down with me. He straightened up and rested his forehead against mine, laughing.
Warren was snapping his fingers in our direction. “Hey! Leave room for the Holy Spirit there, McNamara.”
Nathan laughed and took a step away from me.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“I look like I lost a death match with a cheese grater.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“Shannon’s blond hair was neatly framed around her face, she was wearing a black pant suit, and—unlike me—she had opened her makeup bag that morning. She was ready for the six o’clock news; I was ready for a cardboard box under a bridge.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“God is still God, despite what we believe about him.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“I will take some more coffee, if you don’t mind, Mrs. Jordan,” Warren said. “Certainly, Mr. Parish.” My mother’s tone was mocking as she took his travel mug.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“Listen, I’ve been trying to get in touch with Detective McNamara all morning. You seem to always know where he’s at, even though I’m his boss.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“Three’s a crowd, babe,” he responded.
Warren leaned his mouth close to the microphone. “I heard that. You’re not allowed to call her babe, Nate.”
“Hi, Warren,” Nathan said. “Sloan, let me know how it goes.” He raised his voice. “Maybe you can come over when you get back and tell me about it over dinner and a bottle of wine!”
“I’ll bring the dessert!” Warren replied.
I rolled my eyes.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“When I swung the door open, Nathan looked me up and down. “Uh, hi.” He awkwardly looked at my outfit and then down at his own black pants and t-shirt.
We both laughed and walked into the room side by side.
Warren rolled his eyes. “Geez,” he said. “Should I change? I feel like I don’t fit in with the mob squad.” He was wearing jeans and a blue t-shirt.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“You could take up knitting," he suggested.
My eyebrows scrunched together. "The Angel of Death is suggesting I adopt knitting as a hobby?"
Warren's shoulders shook with with silent laughter.”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“He was always awake at four like clockwork, and I believed it was ungodly to be up before the sun. On”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren

“Can’t you tell the military to buzz off?”
― Elicia Hyder, The Siren