Having read book 1 of this series I was eager to read book 2. I don't think you necessarily need to have read the first book in order to enjoy this one though. The characters are easy to like ( except for a certain sexist character) and the plot moved along fast with various twists. I have to admit that the final twist was a shock. I honestly didn't think that particular character could be involved. I don't want to spoil this for anyone so I will (Im) patiently wait to read book 3. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Wow book two of this new series and this new author find for me and it does not disappoint. We are still following FBI agent Nikki Cassidy but this time she is called back home to investigate a murder that happened 20 years ago to find out what really happened after the man convicted of her murder is cleared. As she begins to look into the case it seems the killer has her in their sights as well and she is risking her own life to find out the truth and maybe this is closer to home than she realised is the truth still out there.

Last One to Die by Dana Perry (Book 2) had a good storyline, but again, the story got repetitive by focusing on already-mentioned details that the reader doesn’t need to be reminded of during the story.

Ten days ago, straight-A student Jessica Stanley ran away from home. Now, her lifeless body lies pale and still in an empty parking lot, her unblinking brown eyes staring up to the night sky. It’s another unsolved murder in Groveton, Ohio, just like her sister, Caitlin, fifteen years before.

Nikki is haunted by the loss of her sister, and she specializes in cases of abducted or murdered teenage girls. It’s her passion, but it sometimes gets in her way as she goes against protocol at times, and she comes across as always thinking she is right. She doesn’t listen at times because she is quite headstrong.

There were a few inconsistencies in the book; for example, her sister was taken from the fair while Nikki was on a ride, but in book 2, it states that Nikki let her run off at the fairground. Caitlin didn’t run off from the fair.

The story had good false clues and red herrings to keep me on my toes. The ending was okay. I will check out book 3, and I would recommend this book and this author. I would rate this a 3.75 out of 5 stars (rounded to 4).

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Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoutre for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Last One to Die by Dana Perry due to be published April 2, 2024.
Nikki Cassidy is back as an FBI agent with her two partners – this time to solve the murder of Jessica Stanley who ran away from home. Jessica’s murder is eerily like her sister’s one who was killed fifteen years ago. Just when Nikki gets close to solving the case, she receives a message that says, “There are more victims, Nikki. Can you ever stop me?”
I enjoyed the first Nikki Cassidy book so couldn’t wait to get into this one. I really like the way the author gave sporadic backstories so I could remember all the characters.
Last One to Die was as good, if not better, than the first book in the series. As Nikki searched for one (or two) killers in two different towns and tried to figure out how they were connected, I couldn’t read fast enough.
The ending was a complete shock that I didn’t see coming.
I’m excited to read the third book in this series – I highly recommend these!
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Book 2 in the series….I’m sorry to say that I struggled to finish this book. I couldn't relate to the characters and was not drawn into the story in the first few chapters. I like to get hooked into the storyline quickly or I lose interest. I wasn’t sure where the story was going and nothing happened to hold my interest and make me feel I wanted to keep reading. I’ll continue on with the third book however.

Book 2 -- I struggled to get through book 1 thinking it would get better. Unfortunately, it didn't. There were so many inconsistencies between book 1 and 2, it's almost as if someone else wrote it. The writing is choppy. The characters badly developed and again, just not consistent throughout.

I really wanted to like this series but .. sadly, not one I will read nor recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

FBI agent Nikki Cassidy is called into investigate the murder of a young girl. She’s also investigating an old and similar case when the convicted killer withdraws his confession. All signs point to the two case, many years apart, being related.

The second book in the series was just as good as the first. Nikki is a fantastic character. Passionate about her job, but with flaws too (Chief Nolan!). The story was fairly straightforward, but nothing was as it seemed. Massive twist at the end, and that wasn’t the final or more final shocker! Really love this series. The stories are very ‘samey’, but I anticipate that all being related to Nikki’s sisters murder-I’ll need to read on and see if I am correct. This was an enjoyable and easy read and I would highly recommend.

Nikki Cassidy is investigating the death of Jessica Stanley.

She receives an email from the killer claiming that there are more victims, and that Nikki will be his final victim.

I enjoyed the second book of this series. Nikki and her partner Alex work with the Police units in various towns to try and get final answers to the brutal murders of young girls.
They are led astray, with false clues, but eventually get their man - who either faked his death or escaped.
I correctly predicted this killer before the end.

I am looking forward to the third book in the series, as I enjoy a strong female lead.

I would have devoured the book in a night if I didn't have guests staying.

I do recommend. Now to read the final book!!

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

LAST ONE TO DIE
As FBI agent Nikki Cassidy stands in an empty parking lot, looking down on the lifeless body of 14 year old Jessica, a lovely, straight-A student, who had her whole life ahead of her, Nikki is reminded of the murder of her sister, Caitlin, still unsolved after fifteen years. She has never been able to give up the search for her sister’s killer.
Nikki learns from Jessica’s family that she was unhappy at home and a few days before her death she had packed up some of her belongings and left. Knowing what the family was going through after never finding the truth about the death of her own sister, Nikki wants to be able to give Jessica’s family the closure she so desperately needs herself. After working tirelessly around the clock looking at film footage from the murder scene and interviewing Jessica’s friends, classmates, and teachers she receives an email from the killer: There are more victims, Nikki. Can you stop me? Suddenly finds herself in a dangerous situation. Could this be from her sister’s killer who is close by and watching her every move? Could she be the next victim?
This book had me from the first page. It is not only fast paced but it is full of twists and unimaginable turns until the very last page. Not only will it keep you on the edge of your seat but you will be unable to put it down until you finish it. And when you finally do, the ending will blow you away.

This is the Author's second book in the FBI Agent Nikki Cassidy series and whilst it can be read as a standalone , reading the previous book might give the reader a better understanding of the characters and their motivations

A missing teenager has been found murdered left in a parking lot . Her media profile is becoming a hinderance in enlisting the help of the local Police forces - can she work with them or will she have to work around them ?
When Nikki sees the body she finds odd similarities between this death and that of her sister - is the same murderer back ?
When she receives an email indicating that there are other victims out there - she realises that the killer is taunting her . Will she also become his latest target as gets closer to the truth ?
This second book takes Nikki further back into the past than she is comfortable with , doubting people who she has considered allies just who can she trust ?
I look forward to the next book in the series

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Two days ago I finished the first book in this series and I was hooked. It was hard to put it away and I was so happy knowing I had the next two books already waiting for me.

Last night I picked up book 2 and read about 25 pages. Today I continued and finished it. 

The author really had me there. I was shocked by the revelation of the killers name, but at that moment I did not know I soon would be in for an even bigger shock. 

I loved the first book and I thought it would be hard to make the second one better, but I was so wrong. The author stepped up the pace and how. 

I recommend these books. It's not always necessary with series to read them in order, but now I would strongly advise it. 

5 stars for this second part andI am off to read book 3 now. :)

Thank you