In part one of this series, I discussed the pros and cons of insisting on killer opening lines, how it serves the interests of agents and editors more than readers, yet how a strong first line can still lend an air of dignity and confidence to any story.
In part two, I presented my favorite first lines based on engaging ideas, in part three I dived into engaging characters, and in part four I looked at engaging settings.
Today I want to dig into my fourth and final list of Best First Lines, four of them, dedicated to openers that transcend the previous three categories by engaging the reader with more than one of them.