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Dying to Be Her

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I really enjoyed this sequel beneath her skin and was glad we finally got some answers about what has happened to Hayley and Taylor but I really hope that there is another book released soon to finish off the story as there are still a number of unanswered questions about these two. This time an exchange student is brutally murdered in a story that seemed very much to mirror the Meredith Kercher story but don’t let that put you off. What I do find with these books mind is that a number of the children in the series I really could slap lol.
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Wish I could’ve seen the cover but for some reason I couldn’t. The story was good though, the pace of the timeline wasn’t too rushed. It took a little longer for me to finish but I think it had more to do with the fact I was reading during the holidays.
I would suggest to a friend
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Dying to Be Her by Gregg Olsen is the 2nd in the  Port Gamble Chronicle Series.  It was originally released as "Betrayal" in the Empty Coffin Series.

Although written for the "Young Adult" audience, these books are mysteries.  And although they may not be as deep as some, a good mystery can be enjoyed by those of any age. I would know.

When young foreign exchange student Olivia Grant is bludgeoned to death at a Halloween party, all eyes are suddenly focused on the young hostess Brianna and her boyfriend Drew. As a very self-centered teenager, Brianna does nothing to help her cause. Enter the Ryan twins. Hayley and Taylor are sure they can solve the crime.

However, the twins are having some issues of their own. They still have not convinced their mom to tell them all she knows about their special gift. When Taylor finds some newspaper clippings about her Mom as a child, they realize that there are a lot of things she hasn't told them.  How far can they go to get the answers.

Gregg Olsen has hit a mark with this series.  Although fiction, he uses similarities to true events to develop the plots, which makes them very believable. Of course his writing style helps too!  A lot of twists and turns keep you guessing.
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A twisty turny read. 
I absolutely love the characters of the twins and Beth Lee. They are well created and like-able. The story itself was suspenseful and eerie. Standing alone ( if I did not read this authors other works) the two books in this series are pretty good, albeit they seemed maybe targeted for a slightly younger audience as the main characters are high school aged. I know this author for some brutal, gory shocking works so my initial expectations were slightly skewered. I did decide to lay that aside and read these books with an open mind and found them quite enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the twins unique gifts, it gave the books a slightly supernatural undertone at times. Overall a good read.
I was disappointed that In the course of both books there was no answer to what really happened with the bus accident. The book leads you down that path and then just seems to forget about it. Perhaps there will be another works that answers these questions?
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Gregg Olsen is such a great author.  
From the first page to the very last page you will be hooked.  
He gives you clues and you think you have it all figured out only to be shocked you had it all wrong. 
This is a must read!
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Always love Gregg Olsen books and this one did not disappoint me. Highly recommend getting a copy of this thriller!
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Amazing story. Well developed characters that are in a twisted engrossing thriller. Highly recommended. Super suspense that comes to a satisfying end! Highly recommended . A true roller coaster thrill ride
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When it comes to Gregg Olsen you can NOT go wrong, his books are amazingly good. This book was so good! I read it in one sitting, I devoured it.  I would totally recommend this book! 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Greg does it again.  Another winner that is a combination between a mystery or a psychological thriller.  I highly recommend it.  It’s a page turner.
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