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Save Her Twice (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 11)

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Dear sweet Morgan, oh how you give me heart failure in every single book!!
Morgan is on the hunt to find a killer - one that is hunting the last girls, all girls who have survived a previous run in with a murderer.
Can she find the killer before he gets to her?
Such a good read!

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This is the 11th book in the series. This series is unbelievably good. I love the way Helen writes. The ending was absolutely brilliant and made the book for me. The pace was fast and tense. I couldnt put the book down.

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Book eleven featuring Detective Morgan Brookes. This time she is tracking a killer who is targeting survivors,gritty and disturbing.

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Helen Phifer is a genius. This is another brilliant instalment to the series. I cannot believe that we are on Morgan book 11. I still can’t get enough of her.

This is is a book that see’s us revisit Lexie, a woman Lexie saved a few years ago. This is sadistic and completely gripping from the very beginning.

Phifer writes a cracking story and this is another gem for the collection. Morgan is a brilliant character and this book sees some of the victims she’s saved previously attacked.

This book is addictive and brilliant. I was pulled in instantly and unwilling to put this down. Phifer is an author who gets better and better with every book. I already cannot wait to see what’s coming next from Phifer.

This is another brilliant book by a brilliant author. I highly recommend.

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I really loved this book. The whole idea of bringing back characters from earlier books and have them hunted by another killer was genius. Like Morgan I was devastated to read of Lexi's murder. This has to be Morgan's worst case. She always empathises with the families of the victim but knowing that these people had fought for their lives the first time only to find themselves at risk again hits her really hard. This book had me breathless and in need of a good nail technician to deal with the stumps I had bitten down to the quick. The identity of the killer left me reeling, just what you want from a good crime story. Definitely worthy of 5 stars..
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

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Book Eleven is another fantastic edition that see's Morgan at the the thick of a murderer intent of hunting down survivors whose might not be so lucky second time around, the irony of this is that Morgan is a survivor herself so is her name on the hit list too? only one way to find out the Morgan way.

Book Eleven in the gripping and addictive Morgan Brookes series. i've been a follower of the series since the beginning it's fast paced, dramatic, intense, action packed it has it all.

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This is one of my favourite police procedural series, and Helen Phifer has done it again with this latest installment.
I would recommend reading the earlier books in order, not only because they are fantastic books, but because I feel you need to see the character development and there may be spoilers in this one!
Just as gripping and compulsive as her previous books, this new book is just as fabulous too.

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Book eleven in the Detective Morgan Brookes series
A murder of a girl Morgan knew and a member of a survivors group
Morgan has a race to save the others girls in the group
Will have you hooked
Thanks NetGalley

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Lexie survived one killer but is now targeted by another. A killer intent on finishing the work of other murderers and DC Morgan Brookes is on his list too...
Save Her Twice is the 11th book in the Morgan Brookes police procedural series set in northern England. The plot relies heavily on old cases so there are spoilers.
Morgan saved Lexie once but isn't there to save her a second time. Can she save the other survivors of the killers she's caught and protect herself as well? I really felt upset that these women has escaped death once but were now being hunted down again, and this was reflected by Morgan's emotions throughout the book.
The police characters shine in this book. Ben and Morgan are negotiating their personal and professional relationships. Cain was injured in the last book but determined to support his colleagues. Pathologist Declan is delightfully full of black humour and wry wit whilst also being compassionate to the victims and his colleagues.
Most of the book is written to show the police investigation and potential victims. There are some chapters written from the perpective fo the killer but this does not help us to identify him or his motives. I thought the tension and sense of danger were well maintained. The ending was a little abrupt and lacked a depth of explanation about the perpetrator.
Save Her Twice is an enjoyable police procedural with wonderful lead characters.

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How are we on book 11 already? This is a fantastic series and whilst the books can all be read as standalones you get more from the characters if you read in order. This book also features the final girls from some of the previous cases. I really enjoyed the horror movie feel. I would have loved to have a bit of a refresher on what each of the girls had survived because my memory sucks and I read a lot of books so I couldn’t remember who the characters were. However, it doesn’t take away from the story because all we need to know is they survived a serial killer and were rescued by Morgan. It made it even more heartbreaking that the victims were all characters that we had met before.

I do struggle with the fact that Morgan is always putting herself in danger, especially when she has such a fantastic team. There are so many lovable characters on her team and I would love to see more of them all working together. I just wanted to give Morgan a hug. My heart hurt for her and her wavering confidence in herself. She’s been through so much.

The case was fast paced and action packed. I only worked out who it was about a chapter before it was revealed. Definitely recommend if you love a crime thriller with twists and turns and lovable characters.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

This is the 11th book in the Detective Morgan Brookes series and honestly I think this one might be my favourite yet. This could easily be read as a stand alone book but the series is so great, you should definitely read them all, it accents the growth of the characters and their individual storylines. Great book, love the characters and the storyline.

Morgan is called out to a crime scene of a brutal murder at a nearby park, she is surprised to discover the deceased is Lexie, a girl that she had saved from a killer years before. As Morgan and her team investigate the murder, they discover that someone has been watching Lexie and further Lexie s in a support group in which they call themselves the Final Girls, a take from the final survivor in horror films. Morgan also learns that she was invited to the join the group which is made up of girls she has helped save in the past. Is someone targeting these girls and if so, can Morgan and her team save them before another girl dies, and most importantly can Morgan escape from another killer or has her luck run out.

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In Rydal Falls a group of women have bonded together after horrific experiences have left them traumatised. When a body is found in the local park, Detective Morgan Brooks recognises the victim, Lexie. She had rescued Lexie & her mother from a killer but it seemed fate had not decreed that Lexie should have a long life. When it is revealed that Lexie had been scared that someone was was following her. As Ben, Morgan & the team look into it & other members of the group are targeted it seems that the women may have escaped a murderer once but may not be so lucky now.

I really like this series of books & have enjoyed getting to know the team & watch them develop. However I do feel that they are getting slightly repetitive. I'd like to see Morgan work a case where she is not in danger, or putting herself in danger!! Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book- I'm still looking forward to the next one.

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This was my first serial killer thriller, and my first Morgan Brookes book, and it won’t be my last. It reminded me a lot of the crime dramas I like to watch on tv. I enjoyed getting the killer’s POV along with the police’s. That’s one thing I don’t get with tv. I think that made it harder for me to figure out who the killer was and I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure it out.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC of this book. I can’t wait to read more of this series.

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Morgan Brookes hasn’t had it easy and tracking a killer who is targeting survivors of other serial killers was a nice way to be introduced to such a well written character. It makes it even better when we find out Morgan knows the missing girl Lexi and that she was part of a final girls support group, making any one in that group a target.
I'm not revealing more. Please read it to know.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me an advance copy.

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Super happy to read another installment of the Morgan Brookes series by Helen Phifer.

I originally found the series via Bookouture's early reads, but now watch for them on NetGalley to find out what is happening next for Morgan and company. In book 11, Morgan is called to a scene involving a victim she was able to save in an earlier case. She discovers that this victim, along with several other young women, have formed a support group for survivors, and a new killer is intent on picking them off, one by one.

Phifer crafts another impressive segment of the series, bringing Morgan and the team back for a new mystery. Bringing back prior victims as the targets makes for an exceptionally interesting story as to the motives of the newest killer. I really enjoyed this one and can't wait for book 12!

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In Save Her Twice, Helen Phifer delivers a heart-stopping thriller that follows Detective Morgan Brookes as she faces a new killer terrorizing survivors of past atrocities. With a deeply human touch, Phifer explores themes of resilience, trauma, and the enduring power of hope amidst the darkness. The gripping narrative immerses readers in a chilling world of fear and redemption, as Morgan and her team race against time to unravel the killer's identity. With its atmospheric setting, compelling characters, and relentless suspense, Save Her Twice is a testament to Phifer's mastery of the genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, this book is sure to leave you breathless and eager for more.

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would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

save her twice is exactly that can morgan and her team save them twice....

when the call goes out about a dead body found in a park its all hands on deck for morgan and her team but what morgan wasnt expecting and neither was her team would be that they had already saved this victim before from a brutal assault and to now find her murdered and on display was heartbreaking for them all

oh my goodness what a fast paced book this one was and so edge of the seat stuff as well i couldnt put this one down at all... what a ride

i look forward to more of this authors works she is so good and puts morgan and her team through so much angst love it

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Part of a series but totally acceptable as a stand-alone. This book pulls no punches, fast paced atmospheric story tell it warts and all. May be a bit much for some people. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

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Another great book in the Morgan Brookes series set in the Lake district . This book involves near victims of previous episodes, is fast paced and well thought out . Enough detail to be realistic without going too far . Shortish chapters which make this a quick and easy read . I have read other books in this series, but it would be OK as a standalone . Some minor characters from previous books make an appearance here and although the emphasis on this book is definately on the (potential) crimes, it is good to know that Morgan's personal life is still going well
Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

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This was still a great entry in the Detective Morgan Brookes series, it had the elements that i enjoyed from the other elements of this series. It had a great overall concept and worked as a great thriller. It had a great plot and I enjoyed how good Morgan was written, as well as the rest of the cast. I was on the edge of my seat and glad it was so good. Helen Phifer has a great writing style that left me wanting more.

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