And then as always, I saw the prayer coming at me. And, as always, Number 1 killed me! Set me on fire, cooked me to medium rare and then ate me!I really, really, really hope I haven't just given away the ending of this story.
In this excerpt from The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson, the narrator describes a recurring intense experience involving a prayer that feels like a mental attack. The mention of "Number 1" suggests a formidable adversary or obstacle that figuratively "kills" him each time, leaving him overwhelmed and battered emotionally or physically. The vivid imagery of being set on fire and cooked to medium rare emphasizes the severity of these encounters.
He humorously hopes that revealing this detail doesn't spoil the story's ending, indicating that the scene is a significant or climactic moment in the narrative. The tone blends tension with a hint of lightheartedness, highlighting the challenging situations Daniel faces and his resilience despite these harrowing experiences.