Most suspenseful moments in the OUTLANDER books
What are the most suspenseful moments in Diana Gabaldon's books? I'm talking about a scene or a situation that leaves you riveted to the page, desperate to find out what's going to happen next.
Here are a few examples of what I mean.
* * * SPOILER WARNING!! * * *
If you haven't read all 8 of the OUTLANDER books, there are Major Spoilers below! Read at your own risk.
OUTLANDER - The last part of the witch-trial, up to and including Jamie's "cavalry coming over the hill in the nick of time" entrance. Also Claire vs. the wolf.
DRAGONFLY IN AMBER - The duel and the miscarriage.
VOYAGER - Claire on the Porpoise as it begins to sail away, trapping her on a plague ship against her will, with no way to get back to Jamie.
DRUMS OF AUTUMN - The scene on the Gloriana where they throw the sick passengers overboard. Also Roger's first encounter with Jamie.
THE FIERY CROSS - Roger's hanging (of course). Jamie's snakebite.
A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES - The scene in the middle of the abduction where Claire nearly suffocates, and has to find a way to breathe, despite the gag and her broken nose.
AN ECHO IN THE BONE - William, Rachel, and Denny facing an ax-wielding maniac. Also, Mandy waking in the middle of the night, yelling, "He's gone! He's GONE!"
WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD - Claire getting shot. Also the scene with Bree battling the intruders at Lallybroch.
What about the rest of you? I'm sure you can think of lots more! <g>
Here are a few examples of what I mean.
* * * SPOILER WARNING!! * * *
If you haven't read all 8 of the OUTLANDER books, there are Major Spoilers below! Read at your own risk.
OUTLANDER - The last part of the witch-trial, up to and including Jamie's "cavalry coming over the hill in the nick of time" entrance. Also Claire vs. the wolf.
DRAGONFLY IN AMBER - The duel and the miscarriage.
VOYAGER - Claire on the Porpoise as it begins to sail away, trapping her on a plague ship against her will, with no way to get back to Jamie.
DRUMS OF AUTUMN - The scene on the Gloriana where they throw the sick passengers overboard. Also Roger's first encounter with Jamie.
THE FIERY CROSS - Roger's hanging (of course). Jamie's snakebite.
A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES - The scene in the middle of the abduction where Claire nearly suffocates, and has to find a way to breathe, despite the gag and her broken nose.
AN ECHO IN THE BONE - William, Rachel, and Denny facing an ax-wielding maniac. Also, Mandy waking in the middle of the night, yelling, "He's gone! He's GONE!"
WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART'S BLOOD - Claire getting shot. Also the scene with Bree battling the intruders at Lallybroch.
What about the rest of you? I'm sure you can think of lots more! <g>
1. When Claire and Jamie realized the family of four walking up the mountain to Fraser's Ridge was their very own loved ones. I have been wondering what was said and the children's reaction to seeing their grandparent. When I get the next book if their conversations are not in the first chapter, then I will have to file through the pages to read that scene.
2. I am still waiting to hear what went on between Jamie and Black Jack after Mary and Alex got wed. When that scene happened, I quickly read to find if Black Jack behaved as Jamie escorted him back to BJ's room or did he torment Jamie. I thought Claire and Jamie would have a conversation with what had happen when Jamie returned to their room, but the author took us in another direction (which was wonderful.)There are so many of those type of scene through out the series that get you anxious. DG knows how to get us a wondering.
Oh, also do you know how Frank knew where to put his letter to Bree so that she could find it after he died? I kept reading thinking that would be explained. Then I thought I missed something in previous books and made a note on the next reread of the series but, I never did find the answer.
I would also like to add a few more that kept me tensed.
Dragonfly in amber
1. Claire bumps into BJR
2. The days after the duel and the miscarriage. I do not think that they were more emotionally detached in any other part of the books.
Voyager
The story right after 'Daddy! Who is that woman?' exclamation.
A breath of snow and ashes
When Jamie was accused by Malva.
Written in my own heart's blood.
When Jamie was trying to find Claire after his 'resurrection' and he was straggling with his anger.
(and a lot more but those crossed my mind first)