Book Beginnings on Friday

Book Beginnings on Friday is a Meme hosted by Katy at Few more Pages.
To play along share the first line (or two) of the book you are currently reading, include the title and the author and give your impressions if you feel like it.
Here is mine from The Doomsday Key by James Rollins
Spring, 1086
England
"The ravens were the first sign."
The beginning is intriguing indicating a bad omen. So what happened in 1086 England, how is it relevant to present times?

Book Beginnings on Friday

Book Beginnings on Friday is hosted by Katy at A Few More Pages.
To participate all you have to do is:
Share the first line (or two) of the book you are currently reading on your blog or in the comments section. Include the title and author of what you're reading. Then, if you are so moved, write your impressions on that first line and if you did or did not like that sentence. Link up each week at Katy's place.

Here is mine from Senseless by Mary Burton.
"Duct tape muffled the woman's hoarse moans as a hooded figure stoked the glowing embers in the basement hearth"