Quotes from The Back Door of Midnight

Elizabeth Chandler ·  299 pages

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“I glanced up at him. "I love things that are beautiful when you don't expect them to be.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“People fear anyone who differs from what is considered normal, and in a small town the idea of normal can be as narrow as the streets.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“Fix yourself something to drink," she said. "I don't have any Mr. Pepper."
"You mean Dr. Pepper?"
"For the love of God!" She exploded. "People expect everything from a psychic! 'Doctor,' 'mister,' I was close enough. I didn't call it 'Mrs. Salt,' did I?”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“Good dog! Nice fetch!"
"He wasn't fetching."
"Bring her here, boy. Good job!"
The dog looked from Zack to me.
"I've been training him," Zack said. "Up till now he's brought home only dead rabbits, but I guess he's finally getting the hang of it.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“The truth was, it was myself I couldn't trust, my eyes from betraying my heart.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight



“Actually, I came because I have a last-minute invitation. My friend Erika Gill is having a big party tomorrow night, one of those all-out birthday bashes that girls like. Want to go?"

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"No. Sorry."
"Since it's a catered thing, at a restaurant, I'll pick you up at- what did you say?"
"I'm sorry. I can't do it."
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"You're busy?"
"I just can't do it," I said.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“Don't worry," I repiled, "I usually don't argue with the voices.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


“People are vicious. They will turn on you.”
― Elizabeth Chandler, quote from The Back Door of Midnight


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