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Detective Morgan Brookes #11
Save Her Twice
Morgan shivers in the darkness as she walks through the park towards the abandoned building. She sees the body and the blood dripping onto the cold, frosty grass. A beautiful teenage girl is dead. Morgan feels rage build inside of her as she realises who it is…
Arriving at a quiet family home on the outskirts of the Lake District, Detective Morgan Brookes must deliver devastating news to a heartbroken mother. Seeing Lexie ’s pink boots against the side of the house, she remembers the girl’s happy face and can’t help but think of her carefree childhood. Three years ago, Morgan saved Lexie from a serial killer, who is now behind bars. But this time, she’s failed to protect her.
Certain a new and more terrifying killer is at large, Morgan finds a neighbour who claims a man in a silver car was watching Lexie’s house. Then she discovers that Lexie was meeting other survivors of serial killers at a local victim support group. Another girl, Milly , thinks she has been followed by the same silver car.
But just as Morgan rushes to warn the other women, the case takes an even more sinister turn. One of them is found dead, posed in a chair with her hands tied in prayer. Flames engulf the church where the victims usually meet, with several of the others trapped inside.
Morgan manages to save the women just in time, but she knows this killer will never give up. To find him, she must relive every terrifying case she’s ever worked on. Somewhere in her history lies the key to saving more lives, but Morgan has no idea that this dangerous individual wants her as his final victim…
A dark, gripping and twisty new thriller in the Morgan Brookes series that will have your heart racing until the final page.
Arriving at a quiet family home on the outskirts of the Lake District, Detective Morgan Brookes must deliver devastating news to a heartbroken mother. Seeing Lexie ’s pink boots against the side of the house, she remembers the girl’s happy face and can’t help but think of her carefree childhood. Three years ago, Morgan saved Lexie from a serial killer, who is now behind bars. But this time, she’s failed to protect her.
Certain a new and more terrifying killer is at large, Morgan finds a neighbour who claims a man in a silver car was watching Lexie’s house. Then she discovers that Lexie was meeting other survivors of serial killers at a local victim support group. Another girl, Milly , thinks she has been followed by the same silver car.
But just as Morgan rushes to warn the other women, the case takes an even more sinister turn. One of them is found dead, posed in a chair with her hands tied in prayer. Flames engulf the church where the victims usually meet, with several of the others trapped inside.
Morgan manages to save the women just in time, but she knows this killer will never give up. To find him, she must relive every terrifying case she’s ever worked on. Somewhere in her history lies the key to saving more lives, but Morgan has no idea that this dangerous individual wants her as his final victim…
A dark, gripping and twisty new thriller in the Morgan Brookes series that will have your heart racing until the final page.
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First published February 7, 2024
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January 8, 2024
Firstly I would like to thank netgalley and Bookoutune and the fantastic author Helen phifer for an early copy of her book to read.
This is book 11 in this series, A fantastic read. Morgan and Ben are on a case of a murder of a young girl Lexie.she was shocked to find out she knew her and her mother as Lexie was in danger before and Morgan was involved with the case..Morgan wants to catch this killer badly as he could be targeting a online group of survivors of killers are they in Danger? And is Morgan on the killers hit list..another great book from this author.looking forward to reading the next instalment,Highly recommend this series.
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This is book 11 in this series, A fantastic read. Morgan and Ben are on a case of a murder of a young girl Lexie.she was shocked to find out she knew her and her mother as Lexie was in danger before and Morgan was involved with the case..Morgan wants to catch this killer badly as he could be targeting a online group of survivors of killers are they in Danger? And is Morgan on the killers hit list..another great book from this author.looking forward to reading the next instalment,Highly recommend this series.
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February 13, 2024
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.
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.
September 1, 2024
3.5 Stars
December 28, 2023
this series is just so good. Morgan and her team are called out to the park a young woman has been murdered. Morgan gets a shock when she sees who it is. she saved this woman once and her mum. And then an elderly lady at the nursing home is found murdered to. someone wants to finish off the women that Morgan has saved in her police carer. can Morgan and her team find the killer before he kills again? an amazing series so recomend
May 2, 2025
Save her Twice is the 11th book in the Detective Morgan Brooke series and I have enjoyed them all. Each of these books contains it's own case and therefore can technically be read as a standalone story, but I recommend you read them all to get the full background of all the characters and because they are all so good. Morgan is called to the scene of a dead teenage woman, and when she arrives she is devastated. Three years ago, Morgan saved Lexie from a serial killer, who is now behind bars, but she wasn't there to protect her this time. As she investigates, a neighbour tells her that she has seen a silver car watching Lexie. She also finds out that she has been meeting with a group of women, all members of the support group were survivors of serial killers. Another of the members tells Morgan that she has also been followed by a a silver car. Morgan begins to warn the others in the group, but she is too late as another is dead, tied to a chair with her hands in prayer. Who is trying to kill these survivors and why?
Every book in this series has a unique crime and I am always surprised with the crime and twists in these stories. I like how well Morgan and her team work together. They are more than co-workers, they are family and can almost read one another's minds. Morgan has a gift that makes her job with the police perfect for her. She is able to see the clues, ask the right questions and take all the information and put it together. She is extremely intuitive and cares deeply for the victims. With all the familiar characters there, it certainly felt like a story that I knew would get sorted. There are twists and turns, red herrings, and yes, chances taken to find this madman. I listened to this book and it pulled me in right from the start. I have read all the previous ones, but I enjoyed Alison Campbell's narration. She gave just the right amount of expression to the story, and with her voices and tone, this was a good one to listen to. If you enjoy a good police procedural, a crime thriller with some twists, great characters, and a wonderful team, then I recommend you pick up Save Her Twice, or any book in this series.
Every book in this series has a unique crime and I am always surprised with the crime and twists in these stories. I like how well Morgan and her team work together. They are more than co-workers, they are family and can almost read one another's minds. Morgan has a gift that makes her job with the police perfect for her. She is able to see the clues, ask the right questions and take all the information and put it together. She is extremely intuitive and cares deeply for the victims. With all the familiar characters there, it certainly felt like a story that I knew would get sorted. There are twists and turns, red herrings, and yes, chances taken to find this madman. I listened to this book and it pulled me in right from the start. I have read all the previous ones, but I enjoyed Alison Campbell's narration. She gave just the right amount of expression to the story, and with her voices and tone, this was a good one to listen to. If you enjoy a good police procedural, a crime thriller with some twists, great characters, and a wonderful team, then I recommend you pick up Save Her Twice, or any book in this series.
February 8, 2025
4.5 stars
Save Her Twice by Helen Phifer is the 11th in the Detective Morgan Brookes series.
Series Background: (Warning – Contains spoilers from previous books)
Morgan Brookes is a Detective Constable for Rydal Falls. She lives and works with her boyfriend, DS Ben Matthews, her boss. They've discovered he has some heart issues, but things are good. Other cast members include Amy, Wendy, Cain, Will, Cathy and Mads. They are still mourning the loss of a fellow team-member, Des. Their new boss is DI Mark Howard, and they are getting used to him. Their go-to Forensic Pathologist (and friend) is Declan Donnelly. After losing her mother to suicide, Morgan finally got to know her alcoholic step-dad, who turned out to be a good guy, but Stan is now dead (murdered). Both Morgan's brother, and her biological father, Gary Marks, are serial killers. Morgan's aunt Ettie is considered a "kitchen witch".
My Synopsis: (No major reveals, but if concerned, skip to My Opinions)
The team is thrust into finding the killer of a teenaged girl who they already know. Lexie had escaped being the victim of a serial killer once before, but this time she was not so lucky. Morgan saved her life the first time, but was not even aware of the danger this time. Morgan is devastated.
A neighbour claims that he saw a silver car watching Lexie's house, and that's about the only clue they have.
When Morgan discovers Lexie had been meeting up with a local support group, she is stunned to find they are all survivors of serial killers that she had helped to put behind bars. The victims are all women she had saved. Apparently Morgan herself was invited to join, but the email had been misdirected. Morgan, of course, had survived a number of killers. This group calls themselves The Final Girls, in homage to serial killer movies, where there's always one who gets away.
This case is very personal to Morgan. She doesn't want to let any of these women down. And then another one is brutally murdered, and Morgan realizes that they are all in desperate danger.
My Opinions:
I think this was one of the best in this series. It had an amazing plot, and had characters from previous books -- which is a reminder that you should really read these books in order.
The only thing that is a continuous issue for me, is Morgan's lack of respect for her senior officer (including Ben), when she goes off on a tangent without telling everyone. She definitely acts like she's the boss. This annoys me.
On the other hand, I really do like the family-like relationships between the team members.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next one. Soon, I'll be caught up 😊
For a more complete review of this book and others (including the reason I chose to read/review this book, as well as author information), please visit my blog: http://katlovesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
January 28, 2024
DC Morgan Brookes has the awful realization that you can’t always save a victim twice. Three years previously, she was able to save Lexie, A victim who barely escaped with her life. When she is called to a murder scene, she is devastated to find Lexie. As it turns out, Lexie was one of many girls living in fear. These girls were part of a small support group of survivors, referring to themselves as the final girls.
Bronte started the group, and once Morgan realized why Lexie was murdered, she worries for Bronte and the others. What Morgan doesn’t realize, is that she could possibly become a victim herself. Could it be that Morgan is also being watched?
As another victim soon loses their life, there is a reference to a character from a previous book in the series, Sleeping Dolls. There is definitely a homicidal killer at large. From the case and the investigation, to the excellent characterization, to the continuity of Morgan’s previous cases, Save Her Twice was another excellent book in a stellar series. Bring on book 12, Helen Phifer, my Kindle is charged and ready.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Bronte started the group, and once Morgan realized why Lexie was murdered, she worries for Bronte and the others. What Morgan doesn’t realize, is that she could possibly become a victim herself. Could it be that Morgan is also being watched?
As another victim soon loses their life, there is a reference to a character from a previous book in the series, Sleeping Dolls. There is definitely a homicidal killer at large. From the case and the investigation, to the excellent characterization, to the continuity of Morgan’s previous cases, Save Her Twice was another excellent book in a stellar series. Bring on book 12, Helen Phifer, my Kindle is charged and ready.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
March 17, 2025
i did not expect the ending. it had me shocked that my jaw dropped.
& besides finishing this at 12:30am at night is not a good idea. (i got spooked by coming out of a room by my sister who was just making a midnight snack…)
& besides finishing this at 12:30am at night is not a good idea. (i got spooked by coming out of a room by my sister who was just making a midnight snack…)
January 23, 2024
This is the 11th book in the Detective Morgan Brooke’s series . Wow yet again as in the previous books I was blown away by this unputdownable read. Everything about this book was brilliant from the storyline to the characters . This is one of my absolute favourite police crime series and I can’t wait for book number 12 .
August 8, 2025
SAVE HER TWICE is the Eleventh book in a police procedural series featuring Detective Morgan Brookes by Helen Phifer. I have read most of the books in this series and this book is a definite winner! Although this book can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the books in order to get a full history.
The books in the Detective Morgan Brookes Series:
1. One Left Alive (2020)
2. The Killer's Girl (2020)
3. The Hiding Place (2021)
4. First Girl to Die (2021)
5. Find the Girl (2022)
6. Sleeping Dolls (2022)
7. Silent Angel (2022)
8. Their Burning Graves (2022)
9. Hold Your Breath (2023)
10. Stolen Darlings (2023)
11. Save Her Twice (2024)
12. Poison Memories (2024)
13. Two Broken Girls (2024)
14. Their Dying Embrace (2025)
15. Twisted Bones (2025)
16. Gone in the Night (2025)
This is my review of Save Her Twice.
DC Morgan Brookes is working in the CID office, in Rydal Falls, known as CAST, Crime and Safeguarding Team. Detective Morgan Brookes and her boss, Sergeant Ben Matthews are a couple, and are living together at Ben’s house.
The cast of the small control team includes:
DS Ben Matthews
DC Morgan Brookes
DC Amy Smith
Cain Robson-new to the unit
Amber-Police Constable
Detective Morgan Brookes receives a phone call from a woman who returned home to find blood all over her front door and the woman can’t get hold of her 17-year-old daughter, Lexie.
Detective Morgan Brookes discovers a teenage girl is dead…and she can’t believe who the victim is…
Now Morgan must deliver distressing news to the mother, Natalie, of the death of her daughter, Lexie. Three years ago, Lexie was the survivor of a monster who killed an entire family. The killer is now behind bars but this time, Morgan failed to protect her.
A neighbour claims a man in a silver car was watching Lexie’s house. Then she discovers that Lexie was meeting other survivors of serial killers at a local victim support group. Another girl, Milly, in the group thinks she has been followed by the same silver car.
Then there was an arson attack on the church hall where a number of the women were holding a survivor’s meeting, and Morgan manages to save the women just in time, but she knows this killer will never give up.
A dark, gripping and twisty new thriller in the Morgan Brookes series that will have your heart racing until the final page.
The books in the Detective Morgan Brookes Series:
1. One Left Alive (2020)
2. The Killer's Girl (2020)
3. The Hiding Place (2021)
4. First Girl to Die (2021)
5. Find the Girl (2022)
6. Sleeping Dolls (2022)
7. Silent Angel (2022)
8. Their Burning Graves (2022)
9. Hold Your Breath (2023)
10. Stolen Darlings (2023)
11. Save Her Twice (2024)
12. Poison Memories (2024)
13. Two Broken Girls (2024)
14. Their Dying Embrace (2025)
15. Twisted Bones (2025)
16. Gone in the Night (2025)
This is my review of Save Her Twice.
DC Morgan Brookes is working in the CID office, in Rydal Falls, known as CAST, Crime and Safeguarding Team. Detective Morgan Brookes and her boss, Sergeant Ben Matthews are a couple, and are living together at Ben’s house.
The cast of the small control team includes:
DS Ben Matthews
DC Morgan Brookes
DC Amy Smith
Cain Robson-new to the unit
Amber-Police Constable
Detective Morgan Brookes receives a phone call from a woman who returned home to find blood all over her front door and the woman can’t get hold of her 17-year-old daughter, Lexie.
Detective Morgan Brookes discovers a teenage girl is dead…and she can’t believe who the victim is…
Now Morgan must deliver distressing news to the mother, Natalie, of the death of her daughter, Lexie. Three years ago, Lexie was the survivor of a monster who killed an entire family. The killer is now behind bars but this time, Morgan failed to protect her.
A neighbour claims a man in a silver car was watching Lexie’s house. Then she discovers that Lexie was meeting other survivors of serial killers at a local victim support group. Another girl, Milly, in the group thinks she has been followed by the same silver car.
Then there was an arson attack on the church hall where a number of the women were holding a survivor’s meeting, and Morgan manages to save the women just in time, but she knows this killer will never give up.
A dark, gripping and twisty new thriller in the Morgan Brookes series that will have your heart racing until the final page.
February 11, 2024
Sometimes I think Morgan thinks she's a one-woman band. Although in this book she does tame it down a little, she still faces off with the killer at the end. At least this time she didn't go out looking for him...yet.
This is the eleventh book in the Detective Morgan Brooks series complete with her entourage of colourful characters from Susie to Declan to Theo to Cain. Not to forget Ben either who I'm sure is on his way to a heart attack with constantly looking out for Morgan.
This time round Morgan is called out to the discovery of blood at one woman's front door, frantic that she's unable to raise her daughter Lexie. Some years previously, Morgan saved Lexie and her mother from near death, both of them barely escaping with their lives. As it turns out, Lexie is one many young women in a survivors support group who call themselves "the final girls", having all survived the grip of a killer.
When Lexie's body is discovered soon after, another young woman from the group Milly confides that she believes she is being followed and describes the car she has seen on a number of occasions. Is the killer stalking these survivors to finish what their would-be killers never could?
But as Morgan delves deeper, she begins to realise that she too is in the killer's crosshairs.
As with the rest of this series, I enjoyed this mystery despite how predictable Morgan is becoming. The chapters are short and snappy keeping the pace moving along steadily. Actually this one was a quick read I managed to finish in just a few hours.
Overall, another exciting installment for Morgan and her team.
I would like to thank #HelenPhifer, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #SaveHerTwice in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
This is the eleventh book in the Detective Morgan Brooks series complete with her entourage of colourful characters from Susie to Declan to Theo to Cain. Not to forget Ben either who I'm sure is on his way to a heart attack with constantly looking out for Morgan.
This time round Morgan is called out to the discovery of blood at one woman's front door, frantic that she's unable to raise her daughter Lexie. Some years previously, Morgan saved Lexie and her mother from near death, both of them barely escaping with their lives. As it turns out, Lexie is one many young women in a survivors support group who call themselves "the final girls", having all survived the grip of a killer.
When Lexie's body is discovered soon after, another young woman from the group Milly confides that she believes she is being followed and describes the car she has seen on a number of occasions. Is the killer stalking these survivors to finish what their would-be killers never could?
But as Morgan delves deeper, she begins to realise that she too is in the killer's crosshairs.
As with the rest of this series, I enjoyed this mystery despite how predictable Morgan is becoming. The chapters are short and snappy keeping the pace moving along steadily. Actually this one was a quick read I managed to finish in just a few hours.
Overall, another exciting installment for Morgan and her team.
I would like to thank #HelenPhifer, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #SaveHerTwice in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
February 13, 2024
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
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
September 14, 2025
I do love this series, I haven't read all of them but I have read enough to get the backstory. I think it would work without reading the previous ones but if you do it just adds to it. The location just adds to an eeriness and you just cant imagine such violent crimes happening there. In this book as an aside I loved how Ian was brought in, all knowing and he was going to do everything his way, looking forward to him being put down before he goes back to headquarters.
The crime itself was interesting and worked well, there was a section where I did cry a little (you will know when you get to it).
I was given an advance copy by bookouture and netgalley but the review is entirely my own.
updated for my binge listen
The crime itself was interesting and worked well, there was a section where I did cry a little (you will know when you get to it).
I was given an advance copy by bookouture and netgalley but the review is entirely my own.
updated for my binge listen
February 7, 2024
There is a vile predator preying on women who are survivors. These women have already survived vicious, brutal attacks. Now they are being stalked and preyed upon again. They have formed a support group made up women who have survived attacks meant to take their lives and lived to tell their story. Needless to say their lives have been forever changed, and most of them suffer from crippling anxiety.
Morgan Brookes is called to a scene where a young girl is missing, and the only evidence is blood smeared on the front door and on the curb in front of the house. When Morgan realizes the missing girl is Lexie, a girl she saved from a serial killer before, she is more than distraught. When her body is found, Morgan is almost inconsolable. If you know Morgan Brookes you know this woman is tough, tenacious and pretty much fearless. This case may just break her. When they find out about the support group, they realize they will have to protect these women. To make this case even more difficult, Morgan is a survivor as well. Now they wonder if she will be a target as well.
This book made my skin crawl. These poor women already have to relive their nightmares daily from past memories. Now there is a homicidal maniac on the loose who will never stop hunting and killing unless Morgan and company can find him and stop him. I felt such empathy for these women and rage against this predator. This was a combination of action, intrigue and nerve shredding suspense. There was a razor sharp balance between creepy and compelling, as I could not stop reading it, even though it was creeping me out. One good point is that I can see Morgan and Ben's relationship getting stronger. Fans of this series, like myself, are happy to see this relationship building.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Morgan Brookes is called to a scene where a young girl is missing, and the only evidence is blood smeared on the front door and on the curb in front of the house. When Morgan realizes the missing girl is Lexie, a girl she saved from a serial killer before, she is more than distraught. When her body is found, Morgan is almost inconsolable. If you know Morgan Brookes you know this woman is tough, tenacious and pretty much fearless. This case may just break her. When they find out about the support group, they realize they will have to protect these women. To make this case even more difficult, Morgan is a survivor as well. Now they wonder if she will be a target as well.
This book made my skin crawl. These poor women already have to relive their nightmares daily from past memories. Now there is a homicidal maniac on the loose who will never stop hunting and killing unless Morgan and company can find him and stop him. I felt such empathy for these women and rage against this predator. This was a combination of action, intrigue and nerve shredding suspense. There was a razor sharp balance between creepy and compelling, as I could not stop reading it, even though it was creeping me out. One good point is that I can see Morgan and Ben's relationship getting stronger. Fans of this series, like myself, are happy to see this relationship building.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 3, 2024
This was my first read of this author/series. I found this book included enough background to be able to enjoy it as a standalone and a good balance on the depth of the characters that likely have been developed more fully in past novels. Overall I would pick up another by this author as a quick mystery read. I felt the description of dark and twisty a bit overstated, but maybe I've just read too many shocking books.
I was initially drawn to this book on the premise that the killer was targeting previous survivors, but this premise also means the author has to give some info that might spoil other books in this series. The story started off strong with a fair bit of Criminal Minds-eque profiling. What motivates this killer? How is he learning details of these past crimes? As the book progresses this aspect kind of falls off and I think the author is counting on the emotional connection you have to the characters to keep you engaged. Having not read any of the past books this was a bit lacking for me personally, though the ending was fast paced enough to keep me reading. A few times throughout this book I found myself trying to read faster to get to what I guessed was coming. I would recommend this book to those who are fans of this series, if this is your first book by Phifer I would suggest starting elsewhere and making your way to this one later when you've been able to savour some of the characters a bit more fully.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I was initially drawn to this book on the premise that the killer was targeting previous survivors, but this premise also means the author has to give some info that might spoil other books in this series. The story started off strong with a fair bit of Criminal Minds-eque profiling. What motivates this killer? How is he learning details of these past crimes? As the book progresses this aspect kind of falls off and I think the author is counting on the emotional connection you have to the characters to keep you engaged. Having not read any of the past books this was a bit lacking for me personally, though the ending was fast paced enough to keep me reading. A few times throughout this book I found myself trying to read faster to get to what I guessed was coming. I would recommend this book to those who are fans of this series, if this is your first book by Phifer I would suggest starting elsewhere and making your way to this one later when you've been able to savour some of the characters a bit more fully.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
February 13, 2024
Save Her Twice (Detective Morgan Brookes Book 11)
A completely unputdownable mystery and suspense thriller
by Helen Phife and here are my thoughts.
First thing is first… I have not read any of the other books in the series but it stands up perfectly well as a standalone so don’t let that fact this is book 11, stop you from emerging yourself in this work of art.
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 love how well this book was written and it didn’t pull any punches when it came to the details. It was pretty graphic and it added to the atmosphere of the book. We get this book mostly Morgan's POV but the author has a clever way of writing and we get little glimpses of the killers POV and some of the girls. It was very well done.
If you are in the mood for a shockingly intense read that is excellently paced, grab this one. The book was dark without being overpoweringly so with some excellent twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat. I didn’t take a break in reading because I was physically unable to put the book down.
Might be one of the best thrillers I have read in ages.
4.5 stars! Genius writing.
Thank you @bookouture for allowing me onto this book tour and to @netgalley for my gifted copy.
A completely unputdownable mystery and suspense thriller
by Helen Phife and here are my thoughts.
First thing is first… I have not read any of the other books in the series but it stands up perfectly well as a standalone so don’t let that fact this is book 11, stop you from emerging yourself in this work of art.
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 love how well this book was written and it didn’t pull any punches when it came to the details. It was pretty graphic and it added to the atmosphere of the book. We get this book mostly Morgan's POV but the author has a clever way of writing and we get little glimpses of the killers POV and some of the girls. It was very well done.
If you are in the mood for a shockingly intense read that is excellently paced, grab this one. The book was dark without being overpoweringly so with some excellent twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat. I didn’t take a break in reading because I was physically unable to put the book down.
Might be one of the best thrillers I have read in ages.
4.5 stars! Genius writing.
Thank you @bookouture for allowing me onto this book tour and to @netgalley for my gifted copy.
January 31, 2024
Another brilliant book from Helen Phifer.
Detective Morgan Brookes is called when a mother returns home to find her front door covered in blood and her daughter missing.
When Morgan gets there she realises she knows this family as they survived an attack on their lives previously.
When they find Lexi’s body Morgan is devastated.
She’s determined to find the killer who brutally murders this young woman and realises there may be other lives in danger too.
A group of girls have been meeting up to discuss their experiences of surviving brutal attacks and Morgan warns them to be careful.
When the killer tries to burn them all at their meeting, with Morgan inside as well, Ben tries to get Morgan to take a step back, but she’s not willing to listen.
With more attacks and another dead body, the team have their hands full trying to find this killer.
This is a brilliant crime thriller and I loved the nail biting ending.
I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
Detective Morgan Brookes is called when a mother returns home to find her front door covered in blood and her daughter missing.
When Morgan gets there she realises she knows this family as they survived an attack on their lives previously.
When they find Lexi’s body Morgan is devastated.
She’s determined to find the killer who brutally murders this young woman and realises there may be other lives in danger too.
A group of girls have been meeting up to discuss their experiences of surviving brutal attacks and Morgan warns them to be careful.
When the killer tries to burn them all at their meeting, with Morgan inside as well, Ben tries to get Morgan to take a step back, but she’s not willing to listen.
With more attacks and another dead body, the team have their hands full trying to find this killer.
This is a brilliant crime thriller and I loved the nail biting ending.
I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.
August 29, 2024
Detective Morgan Brookes has to deliver the news to a parent of their child's death, but for Morgan this is not a normal murder case. The victim belonged to Lexie, a girl who Morgan saved from a serial killer in the past. Now her and the team need to work fast as they soon discover a man in a silver car was seen watching the house! Not only that, it seems that Lexie was meeting up with other survivors at a victim support group and it seems the attendees may well also be in danger.
In terms of the storyline this one caught my attention more than book 10, however once again Morgan seems to be the hero, or the one who is always 'nearly' getting killed. I would really love to see her just work the case as part of a team and not always be the one to either solve it, or be the target of a killer. I really enjoy the other characters and think that they (such as Amy and Cain) don't get nearly as much air time as they deserve. Another enjoyable book in the series overall..
In terms of the storyline this one caught my attention more than book 10, however once again Morgan seems to be the hero, or the one who is always 'nearly' getting killed. I would really love to see her just work the case as part of a team and not always be the one to either solve it, or be the target of a killer. I really enjoy the other characters and think that they (such as Amy and Cain) don't get nearly as much air time as they deserve. Another enjoyable book in the series overall..
February 9, 2024
Just when I think this series can’t get any better, Helen Phifer probably cackling away, proves me wrong. This is tense, macabre and thrilling in the best way and this time she’s also throwing back to the best of slasher films as inspiration for the killer.
Morgan and the team are all back together, although being previously injured not all are at their best. There is one particular scene that had my heart racing and for the love of god what is it with authors and eyeballs lately?? I can cope with guts and gore but please leave the eyes alone.
Talking of leaving things alone when is the poor vicar going to get a break from being a suspect ha ha. Especially now he’s dating the lovely Declan who I’m very fond of.
With final girls being the targets it felt particularly cruel that they were once again in danger but with Morgan being the ultimate final girl will she survive to see book 12. I strongly suggest you read it to find out, just make sure you aren’t eating pizza when you do!
Morgan and the team are all back together, although being previously injured not all are at their best. There is one particular scene that had my heart racing and for the love of god what is it with authors and eyeballs lately?? I can cope with guts and gore but please leave the eyes alone.
Talking of leaving things alone when is the poor vicar going to get a break from being a suspect ha ha. Especially now he’s dating the lovely Declan who I’m very fond of.
With final girls being the targets it felt particularly cruel that they were once again in danger but with Morgan being the ultimate final girl will she survive to see book 12. I strongly suggest you read it to find out, just make sure you aren’t eating pizza when you do!
January 24, 2025
I love this series, this book wasn’t horrible or anything it just felt very, VERY rushed. And usually Helen Phifer has these creative ideas for her books that usually surprise me or at least make me really like the ending. This ending just wasn’t for me and I felt kinda upset that it ended the way it did. The concept, storyline, and originality is sort of there and it’s still a good quick read overall.
February 14, 2025
I can’t believe I’m this behind in the series. This was another fast paced read. I love Morgan!
May 2, 2025
Das war wie Avengers Endgame der ganzen Reihe, jetzt sind alle Überlebenden der letzten Bücher gesammelt und in eine Selbsthilfe Gruppe geklatscht worden damit ein Mörder die abarbeiten kann als wäre er Henry Ford bei der Erfindung der Fließbandarbeit.
Alle 6 Seiten wurde mit den Schultern gezuckt, ähnlich meiner Reaktion während des Lesens
Alle 6 Seiten wurde mit den Schultern gezuckt, ähnlich meiner Reaktion während des Lesens
February 5, 2024
Save Her Twice is book 11 in the Detective Morgan Brookes series by Helen Phifer. This series is one of my must reads with every new release and Save Her Twice is my favorite in the series so far! Save Her Twice is so suspenseful that you'll be jumping in fear throughout and good luck figuring out who is doing the killing! Helen Phifer has done it again and the ending will leave you out of breath as you realize you've been holding your breath as you flip the last 20 pages!! Wow!!
Morgan saved Lexie and her Mom, Natalie, from a serial killer 3 years ago. She got to them just in time and pulled the plastic bags off their head to give them the air they so desperately needed. That's why this case is so devastating and difficult. Morgan and her team are called to the park because a group of teenagers found a body dripping blood from the roof of one of the buildings in the park. They were there to have some pizza and watch a movie together. When something started dripping on them and the pizza boxes they realized it looked like blood. They then saw the body and went running as they called the police.
Who would kill someone and put them on a roof? How would they do this? Why would they do this? Natalie made a call to the police when she arrived home to a blood bath on her front door and stoop. She was immediately terrified that something had happened to Lexie because there was so much blood. Morgan goes up on the roof as best she can and the shock immediately hits her that the body is Lexie. She's not sure because of the blood on her face, but she knows it in her gut. When Natalie described what Lexie was wearing today, It was the exact outfit that the dead body was wearing. This case was going to be gut wrenching and emotional for Morgan as she had saved Lexie once, but was unable to Save Her Twice!
The police check to make sure that the serial killer who attempted to kill Lexie the first time was still in prison. He was. So who did this and knew about the plastic bag? Lexie had a plastic bag over her head again this time and that was something the police did not divulge the first time. As things progress, Morgan finds out that the survivors of serial killers have been meeting at the local church each month. They get together on different days and times each month so there's no pattern. They support each other and talk through their fears. Lexie was part of the group and Morgan must tell the others what happened to her. She also must warn them to be vigilant with their safety precautions. One of the other girls in the group spent the previous night at Lexie's house as her parents were out of town. She didn't want to be in a big house alone. The serial killer might have seen her, too.
One of Lexie's neighbors saw a silver car parked watching Lexie's house the past couple of days. The man was wearing black and seemed to be bald. Another girl in the group had noticed a silver car by the church. Was someone following the survivors? As Morgan goes to a meeting at the church with the other girls, things take a turn. Another girl is found dead and the girls are locked in the room at the church as someone sets it on fire. They're all trapped. Luckily, Morgan blocks the door where the smoke is coming in. Ben and Theo arrive just in time to pull the blockage from the door and let everyone out. The killer is getting brazen and won't stop until all of the survivors are dead, including Morgan!
This book grabs you from the start and it just gets more and more terrifying as you read. Will Morgan be able to figure out who's killing the survivors before more are killed? Will Morgan make it through this alive? I absolutely flew through the last 30 pages or so as the ending is unbelievable!! I rate Save Her Twice 5 stars with my very highest recommendation. If you've never read a book in the series, you can read this as a standalone, so don't miss this book! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Save Her Twice in exchange for a fair review. #SaveHerTwice
Morgan saved Lexie and her Mom, Natalie, from a serial killer 3 years ago. She got to them just in time and pulled the plastic bags off their head to give them the air they so desperately needed. That's why this case is so devastating and difficult. Morgan and her team are called to the park because a group of teenagers found a body dripping blood from the roof of one of the buildings in the park. They were there to have some pizza and watch a movie together. When something started dripping on them and the pizza boxes they realized it looked like blood. They then saw the body and went running as they called the police.
Who would kill someone and put them on a roof? How would they do this? Why would they do this? Natalie made a call to the police when she arrived home to a blood bath on her front door and stoop. She was immediately terrified that something had happened to Lexie because there was so much blood. Morgan goes up on the roof as best she can and the shock immediately hits her that the body is Lexie. She's not sure because of the blood on her face, but she knows it in her gut. When Natalie described what Lexie was wearing today, It was the exact outfit that the dead body was wearing. This case was going to be gut wrenching and emotional for Morgan as she had saved Lexie once, but was unable to Save Her Twice!
The police check to make sure that the serial killer who attempted to kill Lexie the first time was still in prison. He was. So who did this and knew about the plastic bag? Lexie had a plastic bag over her head again this time and that was something the police did not divulge the first time. As things progress, Morgan finds out that the survivors of serial killers have been meeting at the local church each month. They get together on different days and times each month so there's no pattern. They support each other and talk through their fears. Lexie was part of the group and Morgan must tell the others what happened to her. She also must warn them to be vigilant with their safety precautions. One of the other girls in the group spent the previous night at Lexie's house as her parents were out of town. She didn't want to be in a big house alone. The serial killer might have seen her, too.
One of Lexie's neighbors saw a silver car parked watching Lexie's house the past couple of days. The man was wearing black and seemed to be bald. Another girl in the group had noticed a silver car by the church. Was someone following the survivors? As Morgan goes to a meeting at the church with the other girls, things take a turn. Another girl is found dead and the girls are locked in the room at the church as someone sets it on fire. They're all trapped. Luckily, Morgan blocks the door where the smoke is coming in. Ben and Theo arrive just in time to pull the blockage from the door and let everyone out. The killer is getting brazen and won't stop until all of the survivors are dead, including Morgan!
This book grabs you from the start and it just gets more and more terrifying as you read. Will Morgan be able to figure out who's killing the survivors before more are killed? Will Morgan make it through this alive? I absolutely flew through the last 30 pages or so as the ending is unbelievable!! I rate Save Her Twice 5 stars with my very highest recommendation. If you've never read a book in the series, you can read this as a standalone, so don't miss this book! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Save Her Twice in exchange for a fair review. #SaveHerTwice
January 13, 2024
I’ve really enjoyed this series. Helen Phifer never disappoints. Book 11 is every bit as good as book 1. I actually think this series has improved over time. Detective Morgan Brookes has become a stronger character and more interesting to read about. She battles through another dark and dangerous case but will stop at nothing to get the criminals.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and share this book.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and share this book.
January 31, 2024
I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Save Her Twice, the eleventh novel to feature DC Morgan Brookes, set in the fictional Cumbrian town of Rydal Falls.
Lexie White is a member of a support group for survivors of serial killers, the final girls as they call themselves and now she has been murdered. Another member of the group, Milly, thinks she is being followed by a silver car, is it the same one seen outside Lexie’s house? Whatever, Morgan has deep chills about the case, thinking that she and the team are hunting a new kind of killer, one determined to finish the job.
I thoroughly enjoyed Save Her Twice, which is a high octane read with an unusual premise and plenty of twists. The action never stops with more bodies and several young women to protect, not to mention the personal danger Morgan might be in as she has survived a serial killer or two herself.
The novel is mostly told from Morgan’s point of view with some scenes involving the “final girls”, which add context by giving these potential victims some character and some from the killer’s, which do little but confirm that he is a bad man. Still, the reader gets a broad view of events and the players.
The action never seems to stop with Morgan and the team chasing a committed killer who always seems a step ahead, until he isn’t. It is very entertaining and definitely a page turner, so it seems churlish to point out that there is little detail, like how the killer knows things or how Lexie’s body got on to the shelter roof. The questions niggled at me, but I got on better once I simply accepted and went with the flow.
I like Morgan, who is a smart, if reckless, investigator. She thinks laterally and sees connections others don’t. Mostly, however, I like the warm atmosphere in the team where they feel like family.
Save Her Twice is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
Lexie White is a member of a support group for survivors of serial killers, the final girls as they call themselves and now she has been murdered. Another member of the group, Milly, thinks she is being followed by a silver car, is it the same one seen outside Lexie’s house? Whatever, Morgan has deep chills about the case, thinking that she and the team are hunting a new kind of killer, one determined to finish the job.
I thoroughly enjoyed Save Her Twice, which is a high octane read with an unusual premise and plenty of twists. The action never stops with more bodies and several young women to protect, not to mention the personal danger Morgan might be in as she has survived a serial killer or two herself.
The novel is mostly told from Morgan’s point of view with some scenes involving the “final girls”, which add context by giving these potential victims some character and some from the killer’s, which do little but confirm that he is a bad man. Still, the reader gets a broad view of events and the players.
The action never seems to stop with Morgan and the team chasing a committed killer who always seems a step ahead, until he isn’t. It is very entertaining and definitely a page turner, so it seems churlish to point out that there is little detail, like how the killer knows things or how Lexie’s body got on to the shelter roof. The questions niggled at me, but I got on better once I simply accepted and went with the flow.
I like Morgan, who is a smart, if reckless, investigator. She thinks laterally and sees connections others don’t. Mostly, however, I like the warm atmosphere in the team where they feel like family.
Save Her Twice is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.
December 26, 2023
I really love the covers of the Detective Morgan Brookes books. It would be a place I would love to explore. Save Her Twice is a solid mystery and suspense thriller. It’s book 11 in the Detective Morgan Brookes series and it still feels so fresh.
Save Her Twice had me on the edge of my seat while reading this story. I love Helen Phifer’s writing style; it’s engaging, and the author can unravel the story effortlessly.
A killer is intent on getting to survivors of crimes and Morgan knows this killer will never give up. To find him, she must relive every terrifying case she’s ever worked on. Somewhere in her history lies the key to saving more lives, but Morgan has no idea that this dangerous individual wants her as his final victim.
Some sad moments brought tears to my eyes (I don’t want to say too much as it will give away the plot and critical scenes of the story), but the writing is done so well that you feel like you are right there in the action.
I loved that one of the characters was mentioned as reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden; that’s a good book, too! Bronte, one of the characters, states that she loves it when she gets lost in a book, as it’s the best place to be. I completely agree. And this book did that for me. I was able to just immerse myself in this story and mystery and forget the real world for a little bit.
This story showed the tenacity and the trauma of survivors of crimes. It was sad that they had to battle against a killer again.
I would highly recommend this book and this series. The author crafts an intriguing mystery that will keep you guessing, and the characters feel like old friends by the time you finish these books.
#SaveHerTwice #NetGalley @bookouture
Save Her Twice had me on the edge of my seat while reading this story. I love Helen Phifer’s writing style; it’s engaging, and the author can unravel the story effortlessly.
A killer is intent on getting to survivors of crimes and Morgan knows this killer will never give up. To find him, she must relive every terrifying case she’s ever worked on. Somewhere in her history lies the key to saving more lives, but Morgan has no idea that this dangerous individual wants her as his final victim.
Some sad moments brought tears to my eyes (I don’t want to say too much as it will give away the plot and critical scenes of the story), but the writing is done so well that you feel like you are right there in the action.
I loved that one of the characters was mentioned as reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden; that’s a good book, too! Bronte, one of the characters, states that she loves it when she gets lost in a book, as it’s the best place to be. I completely agree. And this book did that for me. I was able to just immerse myself in this story and mystery and forget the real world for a little bit.
This story showed the tenacity and the trauma of survivors of crimes. It was sad that they had to battle against a killer again.
I would highly recommend this book and this series. The author crafts an intriguing mystery that will keep you guessing, and the characters feel like old friends by the time you finish these books.
#SaveHerTwice #NetGalley @bookouture
February 7, 2024
Detective Constable Morgan Brookes is back in a cracking story. That sees a sadistic killer target survivors of serial killers and Morgan herself.
As she has survived a few in her time and when Morgan and the team get the call that a young girl is missing and blood has been found on her front door. The last thing Morgan expects is to come face to face with Natalie White who along with her daughter Lexie survived a killer three years ago. But Lexie is now missing and Morgan and Natalie fear the worst.
And soon a body is discovered and the hunt for the killer begins and Morgan quickly learns Lexie was part of a group of survivors nicknamed the final girls who would meet regularly to support each other and Morgan fears one of them will be next.
So she is prepared to do anything to keep them safe.
But when she meets the group to try and learn crucial details, they all become targets. However, Ben and Theo arrive in time to save them. But that doesn't stop the killer from striking again at a target no one could've anticipated.
And from that moment on Morgan is willing to make any sacrifice necessary to stop this cruel killer in their tracks.
But in doing so, is she going to make the ultimate mistake and trust the wrong person?
And with plenty of close calls, twists and turns and a dramatic ending. This was a story I could not put down and it's one I read in just a few hours and I would happily recommend it to all.
My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of Save Her Twice. 😊
As she has survived a few in her time and when Morgan and the team get the call that a young girl is missing and blood has been found on her front door. The last thing Morgan expects is to come face to face with Natalie White who along with her daughter Lexie survived a killer three years ago. But Lexie is now missing and Morgan and Natalie fear the worst.
And soon a body is discovered and the hunt for the killer begins and Morgan quickly learns Lexie was part of a group of survivors nicknamed the final girls who would meet regularly to support each other and Morgan fears one of them will be next.
So she is prepared to do anything to keep them safe.
But when she meets the group to try and learn crucial details, they all become targets. However, Ben and Theo arrive in time to save them. But that doesn't stop the killer from striking again at a target no one could've anticipated.
And from that moment on Morgan is willing to make any sacrifice necessary to stop this cruel killer in their tracks.
But in doing so, is she going to make the ultimate mistake and trust the wrong person?
And with plenty of close calls, twists and turns and a dramatic ending. This was a story I could not put down and it's one I read in just a few hours and I would happily recommend it to all.
My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of Save Her Twice. 😊
February 9, 2024
WoW!!!!!
Save Her Twice by Helen Phifer is the eleventh book in the superb Detective Morgan Brookes series. This was so good I ended up reading it in 1 sitting, so glad I had nothing planned for that day. Save her Twice was the best book so far, well all these book have been a 5 star read and this one was no different!
Detective Morgan Brooks and her team are called out to the local park which is a great hangout for teenagers in the evenings. But, tonight they were in for a big shock; whilst they were sitting undercover chatting. Blood was dripping onto the cold grass and they found a young woman, Detective Morgan Brooks gets a big shock when she sees who it is. Three years previously, she and her team was able to save Lexie and her mum. Lexie was a victim who barely escaped with her life. Now, Lexi is the dead woman who is in front her.
Lexie was one of many girls living in fear and these girls were part of a small support group of survivors, referring to themselves as the final girls.
Detective Brooks and her team now have to find out who and why Lexie was Murdered and by who!!
The clock is ticking..........
WoW.....This book was excellent and had great twists and turns throughout that will have you turning the pages and wanting more. This book was so hard to put down!!!
I highly recommend it. Another 5 star book!
Big thank you to netgalley and Bookouture and the fantastic author Helen Phifer for my ARC.
Save Her Twice by Helen Phifer is the eleventh book in the superb Detective Morgan Brookes series. This was so good I ended up reading it in 1 sitting, so glad I had nothing planned for that day. Save her Twice was the best book so far, well all these book have been a 5 star read and this one was no different!
Detective Morgan Brooks and her team are called out to the local park which is a great hangout for teenagers in the evenings. But, tonight they were in for a big shock; whilst they were sitting undercover chatting. Blood was dripping onto the cold grass and they found a young woman, Detective Morgan Brooks gets a big shock when she sees who it is. Three years previously, she and her team was able to save Lexie and her mum. Lexie was a victim who barely escaped with her life. Now, Lexi is the dead woman who is in front her.
Lexie was one of many girls living in fear and these girls were part of a small support group of survivors, referring to themselves as the final girls.
Detective Brooks and her team now have to find out who and why Lexie was Murdered and by who!!
The clock is ticking..........
WoW.....This book was excellent and had great twists and turns throughout that will have you turning the pages and wanting more. This book was so hard to put down!!!
I highly recommend it. Another 5 star book!
Big thank you to netgalley and Bookouture and the fantastic author Helen Phifer for my ARC.
February 29, 2024
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.
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.
January 30, 2024
Tragedy AGAIN for some traumatized women😟
4-4.5🌟stars
Save Her Twice gave me some good scares and the story was a page turner that kept me guess until very near the action-packed ending.
It seems Morgan Brookes the MC just can't be stopped when keeping victims safe is concerned. She's vulnerable and scared but keeps working right through it, and I like her determination. Save Her Twice has her finding traumatized women she saved from various killers in earlier cases back in danger from a totally new source and Morgan still hasn't healed from attacks on her in the line of duty. By working to keep them safe she turns out sharing the target on their backs.
The camaraderie of the police team is something I like in a police procedural. And though I was so trepidacious about continuing when I knew the killer was close to getting Morgan, I loved the chase and the way she handles herself. I was just sorry that the end couldn't be more positive for all the "final" woman and girls who survived their earlier attacks. I would have liked a bit more backstory for each of the women since I either a) didn't read their story in a previous book in the series or b) read it but no longer remember. Still enjoyed it, though.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
4-4.5🌟stars
Save Her Twice gave me some good scares and the story was a page turner that kept me guess until very near the action-packed ending.
It seems Morgan Brookes the MC just can't be stopped when keeping victims safe is concerned. She's vulnerable and scared but keeps working right through it, and I like her determination. Save Her Twice has her finding traumatized women she saved from various killers in earlier cases back in danger from a totally new source and Morgan still hasn't healed from attacks on her in the line of duty. By working to keep them safe she turns out sharing the target on their backs.
The camaraderie of the police team is something I like in a police procedural. And though I was so trepidacious about continuing when I knew the killer was close to getting Morgan, I loved the chase and the way she handles herself. I was just sorry that the end couldn't be more positive for all the "final" woman and girls who survived their earlier attacks. I would have liked a bit more backstory for each of the women since I either a) didn't read their story in a previous book in the series or b) read it but no longer remember. Still enjoyed it, though.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
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