Twice

In New York City, investigative journalist Lydia Strong pursues a case involving murdered women who share an unsettling connection - they are all doppelgangers of a mysterious woman named Tatiana. The investigation leads Lydia through the dark underground tunnels beneath Manhattan as she races to understand the killer's motives and prevent more deaths. Working alongside former FBI agent Jeffrey Mark, she must navigate a complex web of identities and deception. The novel combines elements of psychological suspense and police procedural as it explores themes of identity, obsession, and the sometimes blurry line between appearance and reality.

Readers rate Lisa Unger's "Twice" as a fast-paced but predictable thriller. Several reviews note strong character development and an engaging dual-timeline structure. Liked: - Quick momentum and short chapters keep pages turning - Complex portrayal of memory and trauma - Atmospheric descriptions of Rain's childhood - Depth of female relationships and dynamics - Clean, straightforward writing style Disliked: - Many readers guessed major twists early - Some found the ending rushed and unsatisfying - Secondary characters lack development - Repetitive internal monologue - Similar plot points to Unger's previous works Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (1,800+ ratings) BookBrowse: 3.5/5 "The dual timeline works but the mystery feels obvious by halfway," notes one Amazon reviewer. A Goodreads review states: "Strong start that loses steam in the final third." Multiple readers mention they preferred Unger's earlier novels.

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🔍 "Twice" is part of a four-book series featuring Lydia Strong, with this being the second installment in the collection 🗽 The New York City subway system, prominently featured in the book, spans 850 miles of track and has 472 stations - more than any other system in the world ✍️ Lisa Unger published this book under her maiden name, Lisa Miscione, before rebranding her work under her married name 🏆 The author has sold over 2 million copies of her books worldwide and has been published in 26 languages 📚 Lisa Unger wrote her first novel at age 19, though she wouldn't publish her debut book until several years later with "Angel Fire," the first Lydia Strong novel