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I was \u003cstrong\u003ehooked\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003einto the story from the\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efirst page\u003c\/strong\u003e and found myself \u003cstrong\u003eso captivated\u003c\/strong\u003e that I was \u003cstrong\u003ecompelled to read the whole book in one sitting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The author takes the reader on a \u003cstrong\u003erollercoaster ride with multiple twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e that culminates with a \u003cstrong\u003enail-biting\u003c\/strong\u003e, seriously chilling epilogue. 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