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The Dopple Ganger Chronicles #3

The Great Mogul Diamond

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When an anonymous note threatens someone they love, twins Sadie and Saskia Dopple are thrust into a series of crimes that look suspiciously like something from the pages of a mystery novel.

304 pages, Hardcover

First published April 25, 2011

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G.P. Taylor

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(born 1958 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire), pen-name G.P. Taylor, is the author of the best-selling novels Shadowmancer, Wormwood and Tersias. Before taking up writing full-time, he was an Anglican vicar in the village of Cloughton, North Yorkshire.

His works reflect his faith, carrying Christian messages like The Chronicles of Narnia of C.S. Lewis. He began to write his works to counter the increasing number of works, such as Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, that he believed were encouraging children to investigate the occult. His works have also garnered some controversy however, because whilst Taylor has claimed to be "an authority on Wicca and paganism", his books have been considered offensive by some neopagans for describing them as being tricked by the Devil.

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Profile Image for Elizabeth (Miss Eliza).
2,756 reviews171 followers
September 8, 2021
*Special Content only on my blog, Strange and Random Happenstance during Going Gothic (October-December 2021)

Muzz Elliott is being blackmailed. She has been told she must be in Cannes at a specific time and at a specific place. Sadie, Saskia, and Erik know all of this because, well, they can't let someone's privacy stand in their way. Conversations can be overheard and letters can be read and secrets can be revealed. So when Muzz Elliott tells the twins that they are all immediately leaving on a vacation to the south of France, the girls know that the vacation is just a cover. They are going to confront the blackmailer. The girls think that they might need the help of Erik and Dorcas Potts, so they contact Erik from the train station and tell them to follow in the Bugatti. Aboard the train odd things start to happen. Saskia is reading one of Muzz Elliott's books, Murder Train, and she notices that events that happened in the book are happening to them. Right now! Someone is using Muzz Elliott's own writing against her! Therefore they should be able to head the villains off at the pass, but the evil doers are too quick off the mark and Muzz Elliott is blaming herself for putting the girls in danger. Meanwhile Erik and Dorcas are encountering problems of their own. They are being followed through the Alps. Dorcas is convinced it's the mafia, who would use such tactics, and she's not unknown to them. But it is clear that whomever they are their goal is to keep Erik and Dorcas from reaching Muzz and her compatriots in Cannes. Things get even more out of control when Sadie is kidnapped and the blackmailer reveals their intentions. Muzz Elliott must recreate the plot of her book Another Day, Another Diamond, and steal the Great Mogul Diamond that is about to be auctioned off in Cannes. If she doesn't Sadie dies. Given the extent of their planning and the elaborate scheme to lure Muzz Elliott to Cannes, she has no doubt that they mean what they say. Only she isn't one to go down without a fight. Perhaps she and her gang can turn the tables on their enemies. Even if it should turn out their enemies were once their friends.

So despite all the supposed praise this "illustra-novella" series had larded on it The Great Mogul Diamond was the end of the line. Whether through lack of a cohesive style in the illustrations or lack of interest in readers to be converted to God this series ended on what I feel is the most disjointed of the chronicles. Because I loved half the story and hated the other half. Let me break it down. So we're finally done with the orphanage and all the ancillary characters. We're focusing on Sadie and Saskia living with Muzz Elliott and Erik living with Lord Gervaz and working with Gervaz's niece Dorcas Potts. We are stripping off the excess and moving on, even if due to lack of artistic ability I totally thought two of the bad guys were Potemkin and his henchman, this turned out to be an erroneous conclusion. So a smaller cast of characters involved in a story that is literally Agatha Christie meets Alfred Hitchcock. I loved this. I loved them being on a train that Muzz Elliott happened to set one of her novels on and then the events from the book started to come true as they headed towards the French Riviera, were the events of another one of her plots was being set in motion. I adored this gaslighting of an author with her own canon. It was perfection. So right now you're like, but wouldn't that make you love this book? Yes, I loved that part of the book, the problem is that wasn't all the book was. We have gone off the deep end with religiosity in this volume. I'm all for religious freedom as long as you're not trying to convert me. G.P. Taylor seemed to be doing a really hard sell with Erik and The Man of Good-Bye Friday. I'm sorry, but Jesus showing up in a pinstripe suit and going by that LUDICROUS name as some reference to his death on Good Friday, hell no. Then signalling that one of the villains wasn't bad because he was on a first name basis with Jesus and the angels!?! Ugh. And I'm not even going to touch the whole Erik's father is dead and The Man of Good-Bye Friday brought Erik peace. This just didn't work with the story being told. It was intrusive and manipulative. In other words, I'm very glad the series ended because The Man of Good-Bye Friday and Madame Raphael had overstayed their welcome.
35 reviews
April 25, 2022
the graphics of different levels in this book were sooo good, and it made the read more pleasing and quicker.

I loved how hints were dropped in this book of who the mysterious olive skin man was, I loved this heartwarming, surprising twist as it dipped into the Truth. I then had to read about the author' to then realise he was compared to being C.S Lewis, and I was like "ah that makes sense!!".

the mystery plot was ok I guess, quite eventful, got me wondering, but as the plan unfolded I was quite confused with all the different names and thought

Btw have not read the pre-sequels when I read and wrote this review.
72 reviews1 follower
June 17, 2024
I cannot tell if this book series was unfinished because of the ending or if there was supposed to an open ending-that we weren't supposed to get answers about who exactly the companion was to Madame Raphael. Maybe kids were expected to make their own. The mystery element to these books have been up my alley, but I most enjoyed the journey that we took on this one even if I found the ending kind of dissatisfying.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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980 reviews70 followers
July 4, 2018
“Life is nothing but temptation and heartbreak served out in equal measures.”

Finished Book3 in one gulp -
5hours and 2 cups of coffee. Each chapter was action-packed and everything is just so full of twists and turns.
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83 reviews
March 4, 2020
I love this book! The plot is very intriguing and I like the twist with the Companion and Madame Raphael. I do wish that the author completed this series. It’s too bad that there was a cliffhanger. And we may never know what will happen next.
404 reviews24 followers
June 7, 2014
Third time is (almost) a charm

The Dopple Ganger Chronicles is (currently) a three book series following the troublemaking Dopple twins and their friend Erik on happenstance adventures.

I chose these books to read as a part of the Tyndale Summer Reading Program because I was intrigued by the style of the books. These books are intended to help the reluctant reader learn to enjoy reading. I thought it was a great idea - part graphic novel, part regular novel...but how was the content?

Book 1: The First Escape

I was less than impressed with this book. While I loved the concept of the book layout, I did not like the fact that the Dopples were troublemakers who bullied their fellow orphans, and the only punishment they ever received was extreme, unjust, and from cruel headmistress.

Shouldn't we be teaching children how they ought to behave instead of giving them examples of bad behavior never handled appropriately? Where were the Christian values (after all, Tyndale is a Christian publishing company)?

It was also a strange book with a seance and creepy talking puppets. Thankfully, the hoax of it all is explained in the book, but it is not something I would want my young child to read. There is the unexplained very strange Madame Raphael (for whom more explanation is given in later books, but some things are just odd).

Also, the "mystery" wasn't what I expected. The book tells a story, but there's not much wondering whodunnit, or whosegonnadoit. Given the mixed style of the narrative, the book is much thinner than it appears (meaning the 200 some pages goes by fast). Overall, this is my least favorite of the DG Chronicles thus far.

Book 2: The Secret of Indigo Moon

My concerns about the twin's character, lack of showing what a family ought to be, and unfit punishment all remain for this second installment of the Dopple Ganger Chronicles. No creepy seances or talking puppets though - yay!

There is more of a mystery feel to this book, but the storyline is not complicated. NOTE: I do not expect a complex story line for these books, I recognize they are aimed at reluctant readers. They are, however, marketed for youth/young adult, and I feel the story line level is more suited to children in elementary school. Of course, older children could also enjoy these books - especially if they are not used to reading in the first place.

Madame Raphael continues to raise questions (it's stated in this book that she is probably an angel) - and while she talks of The Companion, the kids don't know The Companion, and pray to her in times of trouble. Even though Madame Raphael tells them to pray to The Companion, I think children are more likely to follow the characters lead, which is to pray to the angel (concerning).

Book 3: The Great Mogul Diamond

This book is my favorite thus far in the Chronicles. 1. Because most of my concerns from the previous two books are not present 2. Because we actually start learning more about The Companion and 3. There are ethical/moral questions raised that I think are good for youth to think about (like - is stealing ok to save someones life?)

Because of what G.P. Taylor did in this book, I'm reserving judgement for the series, but I am still extremely hesitant to say I recommend any of the books. I understand that he's probably trying to reach a broader-than-Christian audience and so slowly introducing Christian ideas into the series is likely to be more effective than jumping in midstream. If future books show continued character development and if they accurately incorporate Christian theology then I think this has the potential to be groundbreaking - and not just in terms of the illustronovella, which already is innovative and groundbreaking.

So I have mixed feelings about the Chronicles. My initial reaction to the first two books is tempered by the improved third book. One thing I would recommend for certain: read them in order. Otherwise, you're very likely to be lost.
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430 reviews32 followers
May 28, 2011
The Dopple Ganger crew is back in their 3rd adventure by G.P. Taylor. No more “School for the Wayward Children” for them. The twins, Sadie and Saskia now live with Muzz Elliott the famous mystery writer. Erik lives with Dorcas Potts, the investigator’s Uncle Gervez. Muzz gets a phone call that the kids over hear and realize that Muzz is being blackmailed. The twins and Muzz quickly take a trip to the south of France first by train, then boat and then a Pullman. There they are to meet with the blackmailers. As they are travelling Saskia who is reading Muzz’z novel realizes that much of what is happening is coming straight out of the novel “Murder Train”!. They are drugged through French Cocoa, Sadie is kidnapped and a suspicious Max Taranis lurks nearby.
Meanwhile, Dorcas and Erik are hot on the twins trail as they zoom through the mountainside in Dorcas’ very fast Bugatti (car). Of course the bad guys are just around the corner to thwart any rescue attempt by Dorcas and Erik.
More chaos ensues once the team is back together in Cannes. The blackmailers want them to steal the Great Mogul Diamond up for auction in return for Sadie, similar to Muzz’s novel “Another Day, Another Diamond”.
Fast paced book with an insane amount of adventure, just what kids like. Font variations, comic pages, actual photographs, Black background pages with white print, and illustrations make this book very unique in it’s presentation. It goes along great with the fast paced nature of the adventures, and the ‘darkness’ of the bad guys. I would say this book is geared for tweens as it is easy to get confused with the characters and places in the book as it is so fast paced. Reluctant readers will find it fascinating.
I do see G.P. Taylors attempt at incorporating a spiritual sense to the novel by having an angel named Madame Raphael who comforts the girls when they are scared, and a man in a pinstriped suit that represents Jesus. They feel very out of place in the novel. I think it would flow much more smoothly without these characters. I think the unity of the new families and friendships are a stronger theme to focus on. If the author is going to have a spiritual essence to the book then let them seek comfort in the One True God, not in some strange character who appears in and out of the story
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492 reviews2 followers
December 23, 2011
My Dopple Ganger adventure started here, with the twins reunited and living as adopted children of Muzz Elliott. Erik is fast becoming a detective under the tutelage of Dorcas Potts.

The action begins when Muzz receives a mysterious letter and the twins decide to investigate. What follows is an intricately crafted tale of blackmail, kidnapping, theft, high-speed chases, daring escapes, and betrayal. And there are some spiritual undertones (and overtones) that almost serve as speed bumps along the way. It's easy to make the connections as they're put forward, but Taylor's motives for this approach are a little confusing. Ultimately, though, it's about the story arc and in that sense, the book certainly delivers.

The Great Mogul Diamond enraptures readers with the intrigue of an "edge-of-your-seat" story line as we whisk along through the pages of the book at a breakneck pace. Those who stop now and again, however, are treated to the equally compelling illustrations that provide an appropriate backdrop to this uniquely-formatted novel. I enjoyed this book and I enjoy knowing that the littles (7 & 9 years old, who liked it mostly for the pictures) will have more rewarding experiences with the text as they get a little older.

I expect the second book to come in the mail sometime soon and earnestly hope the rumors of this being a six-book series are true.

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156 reviews1 follower
July 17, 2013
The Great Mogul Diamond is the third book in the Dopple Ganger Series. In this adventure, Muzz Elliot has been blackmailed and she, Sadie, and Saskia travel to France to clear her name. However, they face trouble and danger on the way. First, a woman is drugged and thrown into a closet wearing Muzz Elliot’s coat and hat. Then, their stewart disappears and lastly, the three are drugged and Sadie is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Dorcas and Erik travel by car to France to help Muzz Elliot and the twins, however, they too face danger that slows them down. While on the road, a man tries to blow their car up, but they are able to escape. Unfortunately, they are found and kidnapped. After they are kidnapped, they find help in surprising places and are able to escape their way into France where they reach Muzz Elliot and Saskia. After Dorcas and Erik arrive in France, the second part of the blackmail plot is unveiled. Sadie’s kidnappers have demanded that they steal the Great Mogul Diamond that is to be auctioned off or Sadie dies. In an attempt to rescue Sadie without stealing the diamond, Dorcas is caught, but not before Erik has discovered of Dorcas’s abduction. Now, it is up to Erik, Muzz Elliot, and Saskia to pull the heist of a lifetime, discover who is behind this elaborate blackmail scheme, and free Sadie and Dorcas before they are killed. Like G.P. Taylor’s first two book of this series, this is a good book of mystery and suspense geared to youth readers.
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1,850 reviews76 followers
June 3, 2011
RATING:4.5)DG THE DOPPLE GANGER CHRONCLES:THE GREAT MOGUL DIAMOND by G.P.Taylor is an exciting Juvenile Fiction/action & adventure. This is the third installment of "The Dopple Ganger Chroncles",it can be read as a stand alone. #1 The First Escape, #2 The Secret of the Indigo Moon".This author once again has written an outstanding juvenile fiction story with both text and graphics.Any child or adult will love this delightful story of the twins Sadie and Saskia Dople and Eric.Although,they are a little troublesome,have lots of adventure,mystery,detectives,ophans, some supernatural,robbers, blackmail,mishaps,theft,faith and danger,as they try to help their friend Muzz and keep the Mogul Diamond from being stolen.This is another fast paced,page turning story for juvenile readers and adults alike.This is a fun book with its graphic comics and text and will keep you wanting more,while waiting for another installment.After reading this amazing story visit the www[dot]dopplegangerchronicles[dot]com for fun and interesting things to do.I would recommend this book for not only juveniles but also for adults who enjoy a great fun book with comics included. This book was revceived for the purpose of review from the publisher and details can be found at Tyndale and My Book Addiction Reviews
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563 reviews5 followers
August 1, 2013
The Great Mogul Diamond was another great book in this series. I found myself dreading the end because I knew that meant I was done with the series … at least until the next book comes out. The spiritual themes really come into play more fully in this book, and it was neat to see the characters wrestling with their decisions and thinking of how their decisions impacted others. I appreciate growth and maturity in characters throughout books/series, so this was nice to see—especially as this book is geared toward a juvenile / middle grade audience.

As with the rest of the series, the action is fast-paced and the story moves along pretty quickly. I loved the animation/cartoon sketches in this book … possibly more than in the others. Maybe I've just gotten used to how they're intermingled throughout?

This is a great series for resistant readers. The books are action-packed so the plot moves along pretty quickly, which is key for hooking those non-readers! Parts of the stories are a bit "dark and twisty" but I think that upper elementary and middle school students will thoroughly enjoy them. Good grief, I'm way past that age and I LOVED them!

I'm truly looking forward to more books by this author and highly recommend this series! (4 stars)
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576 reviews48 followers
September 1, 2014
The Great Mogul Diamond is the third book in the Dopple Ganger Chronicles by G. P. Taylor. Erik, Sadie, and Saskia get caught up in a murder mystery with Muzz Elliott and Dorcas Potts. Why isn’t the murderer actually killing his victims and why is he doing exactly as the murderers in Muzz Elliott’s books?

This book is a little different than the others in that it is more of a murder mystery. It is the least dark so far, in my opinion, of the books in this series, which I appreciate. It is fast-paced and takes place in several places across Europe. I enjoyed it immensely.

Even doubting Eric begins to believe in “the Companion” in this book. Each of the characters grows in faith, but their faith is not clearly defined as believing in Jesus or not, just yet. The story seems to be heading in that direction, however.

As usual, the twins and Erik disobey their guardians, but it ends well for them. They steal to rescue one of them while intending to return the stolen item to the police later. I appreciated that Eric felt convicted when this happened. There are evil enemies, but not as insane as in previous books, though one might wonder sometimes.

I enjoyed this book perhaps more than the others.
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212 reviews52 followers
May 20, 2011
Blackmail, mysterious strangers, stolen gems, and narrow escapes make this a story that you just can't put down.

Join the twins, Sadie and Saskia Dopple, and Erik Ganger, as they try to solve the mystery of a blackmail artist who is plaguing their good friend, Muzz Elliott. Travel with them through harrowing situations drawn from Elliott's books which cause many mishaps that keep you flying through the pages to see what happens next. Along with Dorcas Potts and Max Taranis, there are several very interesting and colorful characters in this story. It is very fast-moving and written so smoothly, that with the comics and pictures that are also included, it makes it a very fun book to enjoy.

This was my first experience of the Dopple Ganger Chronicles and I have to admit, I think I am hooked. I loved the Harry Potter series, and even at my age, 45, I think these will rank right up there with them. I am very impressed by this work of G.P. Taylor!

I would highly recommend this book to anyone of any age to enjoy!

This book was provided to me by the publishers at Tyndale for my honest review.
Profile Image for Sandra Stiles.
Author 1 book81 followers
June 16, 2011
In this third book in the Dopple Ganger Series we find Saskia and Sadie living with Muzz Elliott. After over- hearing a phone conversation they determine that someone is trying to blackmail Muzz. They call and get Erik and Dorcus Potts involved. While Muzz takes the girls to France on what she calls a vacation, Dorcus and Erik head to France by car. It is obvious someone doesn’t want them to get there. But, Why? Muzz is confronted with crimes that seem to have been taken right from her books. The girls and Erik must find out who is blackmailing Muzz to steal The Great Mogul diamond before it is too late. Once again we find the three kids coming to the rescue with help from Madame Raphael and a man in a pin striped suit. I look forward to reading the last three books in this series as they come out. They are good enough to hold my attention. If you check Amazon it says they are for ages 9 – 12. I say they are better suited for 12 and up. I’ve heard many adults say they love them as much as their kids do. I recommend it whole heartedly as a fun, adventurous, clean book, with a Christian theme.
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2,226 reviews
July 10, 2012
Muzz Elliott is a writer who is being threaten by a mysterious source. And the crazy thing is that everything is happening just as it does in her latest suspense novel! Will the Dopplegnagers be able to help her before it is too late?

I have come to the conclusion that this is a series best read by teens or rather those over the age of twelve. Mainly, because of the dark themed illustrations and the veiled spiritual messages, as well as elements of murder and so on that I wouldn't let a younger kid read.

The Dopplegangers have a sort of guardian angel who is the source of much of the book's spiritual content, and they fight admirably for what is right.

Overall, these are books full of adventure and mystery, aimed at the teenage crowd. I'm not sure I could recommend these books as anything other than loads of fun, with an engaging format and style. Thanks!

2 reviews2 followers
August 3, 2016
I thought this book was great! My 11-year old son said the same thing. He was so excited when I was able to score a copy of the third book from this series. I keep promising him we'll go to the library and borrow the first book that we've missed.
This is the third book from the series "The Dopple Ganger Chronicles", but really it can stand alone if you haven't' had the opportunity to read the previous two books of the series. As with the previous book in the series the format of the book is a mix of text, illustration and cartoon style. I still believe that this is what captivated the attention of my son. He was really able to connect with the characters and plot of the book. I was able to finish the book in one weekend, but that was because I just couldn't put it down once I got started, it even captivated me!
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1,111 reviews55 followers
June 27, 2011
For the graphically or visually inclined this is a fun little package. It is part young adult novel and part graphic novel. Because of this the story moves and a quick pace and it is an easy read.

I didn't read any of the previous books in the series and wasn't too lost but I think if you read the series in order it would give you a fuller appreciation of the story.

The story isn't too complex but there is a nice blend of action and suspense and a couple of twists and turns along the way. There is also a mostly subtle spiritual aspect.

If you know of young people looking for a different style of storytelling - particularly those with a visual or artistic bent - this would be a good choice.
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1,379 reviews130 followers
September 15, 2011
DG The Doppleganger Chronicles: The Great Mogul Diamond by G.P Taylor is the third novel in the series. More zany adventures by the trio, twins Sadie and Saskia Dopple and Erik Morrissey Ganger as they rush to regain the Great Mogul Diamond. This trio, along with Dorcas Potts, private eye, and Muzz Elliot will do what it takes to save the day... I love how prose and graphics tell this story. After I reviewed the first two I gave them to my eldest grandson to read. My daughter said that at first he didn't bother with the books but curiousity got the better of him and he devoured the books. I highly recommend this series for boys and girls alike. A fantastic way to get the young reader interested in reading.
Profile Image for Meagan Myhren-Bennett.
Author 31 books162 followers
July 5, 2012
The Great Mogul Diamond
by G.P. Taylor

All your favorites are back for the third installment of the Dopple Ganger Chronicles. Sadie and Saskia have a new mystery to solve - Muzz Elliott is being blackmailed and someone is committing crimes using Muzz Elliott's books as the master plan. Meanwhile Dorcas Potts and Erik race to help, but a gang of robbers is intent on stopping them.

Soon the danger has increased as one of the twins is stolen away. Will Muzz Elliott be forced into committing a crime to save those she holds dear. But who is manipulating them all so that they are being drawn further into the trap that may destroy them all?

The Great Mogul Diamond is an exciting addition to the series. Be sure you don't miss it!

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462 reviews31 followers
July 16, 2012
The Great Mogul Diamond is a fitting conclusion to the Dopple Ganger Chronicles, though I had to wonder if there might be more of these on the way some day.

This is the first of the three books to take Erik, Saskia and Sadie out of the country, and I enjoyed the James Bond-like mission they were on. Even if the books were not illustrated, author G.P. Taylor writes a story that is easily visualized and unfolds like a movie.

I wasn't sure I would like any of the three books when I first picked them out at the library, but they have been some of my favorites so far this summer. And I can't wait to share them with my kids when they get a little older.

Taylor's books have opened up a genre to me that I wasn't sure I would like but am eager to read more of.
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Author 2 books8 followers
July 17, 2016
Erik and the Dopple Twins are on the hot pursue of another great mystery. One of the twins kidnapped, while Muzz Elliott is blackmailed to the point of the attempt to steal the diamond framed by her sister. New danger faces the heroes with the well-known enemies. Yet in this book Erik finds out who is the Men of the Good Friday and saw madame Raphael. She warned them about another adventure and trials to follow.

Great book and fabulous design.

PS. This book was provided by TyndaleRewards.
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Author 1 book2 followers
July 4, 2021
Último livro da série - li pois trabalhamos na escola com os alunos - e continuou bem o embalo (o segundo e esse foram bons, o primeiro, não achei muito bom não, para ser honesto). Bem, não sei bem o motivo, mas senti uma tentativa de imitar um pouco o estilo de G. K. Chesterton aqui (só que, uma versão para crianças do fundamental II). Sei que é um livro para crianças, mas obviamente não posso passar tanto pano, afinal, Nárnia também era para ser para crianças, não é?
250 reviews8 followers
June 8, 2013
The Great Mogul Diamond was as great as the first two books. Great for children and adults alike. The only thing I was disappointed with was that as far as I can tell it's the last book in the series :( I really hope that there is more books to come. If that is the case then I look forward to reading them when they come out. The Great Mogul Diamond is a must read!
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Author 1 book19 followers
April 1, 2015
This one was definitely better than the second one, with more action and plot twists. I don't totally know how I feel about it, perhaps because I've just started watching Castle recently and this book is very similar to the first episode. And the holes in the Companion's hands? Is that referencing what I think it is?
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146 reviews45 followers
July 22, 2015
Finished this book in two hours! I guess I wouldn't have to elaborate how I've enjoyed this book!

I liked how the characters developed and how the plot thickened. A lot of things have yet to be revealed. I liked chapter 12 and have been particularly fond of Erik.

Looking forward to future installments. :)
185 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2016
I think this one is actually quite a bit better than the second one to be honest. But I don't like the fact that there is a possibility of a 4th book. I think it should have ended with the first personally. Overall, it wasn't too bad and it was an interesting read.
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237 reviews12 followers
June 13, 2011
LOVE these books! They're so much fun to read, and so much fun just to look at! This one is a terrific traveling (mostly on a train) mystery.
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