Nikki Cassidy is brought back to her hometown to try to solve the murders of missing girls. I’m glad this second book in the series was released the same day as the rest of the series because I was excited to read this one and it also ends on a cliffhanger that will make you jump right to book 3! A fast, fun read into police work and how to catch the killer. I really enjoyed the continuation of characters from the first book and loved watching them grow in this one.

This was a strong sequel in the Detective Nikki Cassidy series, it had everything that I enjoyed from the first book. The characters were what I was hoping for and had that tense atmosphere that I was looking for. I enjoyed the overall fell of the crime thriller and thought it worked well overall. It had the same writing style that I enjoyed from Dana Perry and glad it was so well done. I'm excited to read more from Dana Perry.

I am a sucker for a detective novel and this one didn’t disappoint. I love a small town, cold case murder with a female detective and lots of great side characters! I actually didn’t read the first book in this series but I found it easy enough to follow along and be read as a standalone book. I enjoyed the twists and fast pace and found the serial killer taunting the detective a unique touch. I liked the romance between Nikki and Chief Nolan, and the partnership between her and her FBI partner Alex. Overall, great mystery with lots of unpredictable moments. 3.75/5⭐️

The main character can be a bit of a mixed bag, perhaps it’s the pesky guilty feelings that make her so unlikeable at times. In this sense the character development is on point. Nikki struggles with the way others perceive her part in Caitlin’s death, and indeed keeping the emotional turmoil under wraps can be a bit of a task. It probably explains her lack of impulse control when it comes to thoughts and actions sometimes.

Without giving too much away I think tracking patterns of access, vulnerability and groupings of potential victims, is quite important in this book. Perpetrators often look for specific similarities that make a possible victim more susceptible to falling prey to a predator. The patterns that make non-predators want to help, protect and safeguard. Too many victims fall through the cracks.

On a side-note – I just don’t get her fascination with Weller. The man was such a red flag, slightly too obsessed with what should have been. I understand the guilt, but perhaps her being in the middle of another tragedy is another way of validating her own negative self-image. Nikki seems to be attracted to men who aren’t always fully available – safety valve or self-preservation?

In this second book of the Nikki Cassidy series the past is still the main motivator, and I think there were too many similarities to certain key elements of the first book. Unless there is a plot purpose it just looks a bit repetitive.

Let’s hope Nikki can move beyond the depths of betrayal and the depravity of predators, and even find the perfect partner going forward.

This was a slow burn for me. I do understand that this book is part of a series and I read the first one so I feel like I had to wait forever for something to happen. A lot of time was spent catching up on the first book. There was a lot of repetition as well.

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. That being said.....I am hoping that soon we will be focusing on other cases and other areas very soon.

Detective Nikki Cassidy is back this gripping, fast paced crime procedural. The drama and intensity picks up where the first book left off and goes full throttle through this entire plot! This book was even better than the first one! I was unable to put this one down, as I had to know who the killer was. The author did a great job making this one even more fast paced than the first book. There are also nods to the first book and some of the unresolved/questionable storylines present in the initial book. This is book two in the series. This can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading book one first.

This was a very fast one to get through. I found myself questioning everyone and everything. I played Detective right along with Nikki. I am obsessed with Nikki. She is a very likeable character that has her flaws like we all do. She is a great detective, and she is relatable and personable. I love a strong female main character that is a boss at what she does! There were unpredictable twists and turns with a major twist towards the end. If you like thrillers and crime procedurals, I definitely recommend this book and the entire series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Last One to Die is book two in the Detective Nikki Cassidy series by Dana Perry.
This is another intriguing story that kept me flipping the pages.
It's brilliantly twisty, fast paced with such an addictive plot and a cast of great characters.
The twists and turns in this book are jaw dropping. Keeping the reader hooked till the very end.
This was a fast-paced, easy to read & hard to put down thriller.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fast-paced and attention getting and keeping , it keeps you guessing till the very end. 5 star recommend! Loved this! Must read for sure!

I recently read and, unfortunately, really disliked The Nowhere Girls. Consequently, I'm opting not to continue on with this series.

This series feels like a continuation of one case. Which makes it feel more in depth than many reads but also can feel a bit repetitive. I still enjoyed this one as I do quite like the main character and her mind. There were still twists and turns and some seriously dark situations. Overall I’m still giving this a 4 star review just be aware that all 3 books in this series are very similar to each other

FBI agent Nikki Cassidy is back in another gripping, shocking, and hard to put down book. In Last One to Die, Nikki is investigating the murder of fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Stanley. Nikki can't help but be reminded of her sister's murder. She is determined and will stop at nothing to find the killer! But what if the killer finds here? The killer is crafty and taunts her with an email hinting at more victims.

I had a hard time putting this book down as I had to know whodunit. I was not prepared for the shocking, jaw dropping reveal! I did not see that one coming at all!

This book proved to be a fast read which kept me on my toes and doing my own detective work along with Nikki. This is book two in a new series but can be read as a stand-alone but as this is only the second book, I recommend reading the first book as well.

A case within a case within another case is the best way to describe the second Nikki Cassidy mystery.
Nikki is back in her home town and in Pennsylvania trying to track down clues in a 20 year old case.
The first half of the book was fairly routine although I thought Nikki pulled a dumb stunt with another character. She doesn’t have a good radar for steering clear of troublesome relationships.
However, Perry pulled the reading rug right out from underneath my rump with a huge twist in the plot.
I was gobsmacked by it.
The ending left me hanging but I can head right into the third book!

I think there's a lot of potential in the books in these series. Nikki is an intriguing and well rounded characters, a carreer oriented women.
These books are page turners that keeps you turning pages even if there's a sort of template that is common to all three novels.
I enjoyed, had fun and was kept guessing.
This is a review for all the three novels.
3.5 upped to 4
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Second in the Detective Nikki Cassidy. Very similar to the first in the series and yet it remained just as gripping. Highly unlikely that a detective would be so closely involved is my only criticism. Great writing and I will read the third in the series.


Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoutre for providing me with an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Title: "Last One To Die" by Dana Perry - A Gripping Thriller of Unresolved Mysteries

In "Last One To Die" by Dana Perry, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy returns to the haunting streets of Groveton, Ohio, where another unsolved murder echoes the tragedy of her past. When straight-A student Jessica Stanley's lifeless body is discovered, Nikki's relentless pursuit of justice leads her down a dark and dangerous path.

Perry masterfully intertwines Nikki's personal demons with the chilling mystery of Jessica's death, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on edge. As Nikki delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and a killer who plays a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The tension is palpable as Nikki races against time, facing the possibility that the killer may be closer than she ever imagined. Perry's writing is sharp and evocative, drawing readers into a world of suspense and intrigue that will leave them guessing until the final twist.

"Last One To Die" is a must-read for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot, delivering a thrilling experience that will keep readers turning pages late into the night.

Thanks to Ms Perry, the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Ok, so I’d really really love this trilogy if the repetition wasn’t there. I loved the plot and definitely wanted to know more, but as I kept reading the amount of times that was repeated it really got under my skin. There’s a great story here, just needs some revisions on repetition. It would really hold readers a lot more in my opinion.

I'm not going to lie, I wasn't really looking forward to reading book 2 in this series. However, my mind did change. There was a lot of reference to the previous book and the murder of Caitlin Cassidy, almost to much if that's possible. The storyline was almost a copy and paste from the last book. There was a man who confessed to the murder of a young girl only to recant the story many years later. The writing style is the same as in the last book. There was alot of repeating the same information over and over again. I'm not sure I care for the main character Nikki Cassidy though. There is just something about her I don't care for. She seems to have a chip on her shoulder. There is one thing that is for sure NIKKI CASSIDY = CHAOS TO THE MAX. The plot twist was very satisfying though, I did not see that coming whatsoever. I had to stop reading and process it for several minutes. Though most of the book was slow and drawn-out, I still wanted to see how it ended only to be left on another cliffhanger. This one was better than the last one that's for sure. I'm not as hesitant to read the next one.

3.5 ⭐️


Thank you to Booktoure and NetGalley for sending this advanced copy of Last One To Die ahead of it's release date.

Last One To Die will be available April 2, 2024 along with The Nowhere Girls (Book 1).

Book 2 in the Detective Nikki Cassidy series! This one follows the same type of story as the first. There is a missing and murdered teen that leaves Nikki wondering if a killer is back. She jumps into investigating security cameras and ends up finding some interesting info from those. She isn't closer to solving the case, but her and her colleagues are starting to identify what type of person is behind this crime.

There are some references from the previous book in this one and it almost seems like the same things will happen in this book as the last but a few twists gives us a different kind of ending than what we would expect.

You could read this one as a standalone but if you want to read the whole series, read them in order :)

Fast paced mystery that keeps you guessing. I'm very invested in Nikki at this stage and I want all the answers. There are a few surprises I didn't see coming. The ending left my jaw hanging open. Im off to book three.