1983 by David Peace

This extract is definitely an attention grabbing one, mainly because it immediately starts off with suspense where the reader wants to know what is going on. Also the idea of the repetition going on through the plot at the end is reversed giving it a unique, although graphic idea. Knots and Crosses was also favorable due to the simplicity of it which adds just enough curiosity to keep you reading and the atmosphere of it, giving a rather classic crime fiction vibe.