fascinating

Writers are socially observant. We find people endlessly fascinating, and real life is mysterious. Sometimes it's hard to stop staring at the strut and squawk of my fellow man. They can be quite inspiring. Sometimes it's hard to stop talking to them to see what in the world they're thinking...

Manda Scott was an award winning crime writer-up for an Edgar, when she was drawn to write something completely different.

it's fascinating how this guy's choice of words creates character, stakes almost immediately and pulled me in. Did it work for you?