Prologues
Not all writers use prologues but I find them useful for setting the scene in third person as the rest of the book is written in the first person. I find that using both a prologue and an epilogue a la Sue Grafton a good way of beginning and ending this type of book. So I thought I would give you all a taste of the prologue to the second book {remember this is first draft and subject to change} See what you think, I'd welcome any comments.
The hubbub and complaints were suddenly subdued by a loud scream. Everyone stopped, a if they were in a movie still or Remembrance Sunday had come early. The newly promoted Sergeant Hughes handed the keys and discharge forms to the constable next to him and went through to the post room.
The mail clerk was surrounded by a circle of people, most of whom were civilian employees. There were a couple of weary looking young constables who were there to hand over notes and voice tapes for transcription. Some of the clerks colleagues were sobbing with her, all had looks of horror on their faces. One turned towards Hughes, “It’s a head sarge, some bloody lunatic has sent us a head.”
