It doesn't occur to Nore to take the dream-warning seriously. Her new stepmother and stepbrother seem nice. But why does Nore feel so uneasy around...
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Apr 15, 2009
Miguel
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This book was amazing! This is one of the few books that I liked to read that wasn't about sports. I would definatly recommend this book to a friend or to anyone else. When you read this novel, you can't put it down. It gets really suspenseful and you never know what is going to happen next. That is how I was, I couldn't put the book down because it was so good. Lois Duncan is my favorite author and he writes the best horror/mystery books in my opinion. If you are ever looking for something to r
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Jan 29, 2010
Angie
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So I've talked about my Joan Lowery Nixon phase before. I actually think I discovered Lois Duncan right before Nixon, but the two will always go hand and hand in my mind. Together they perfectly satisfied my twelve-year-old thirst for a light blending of suspense and the macabre. And no Duncan book did that better than the deliciously creepy LOCKED IN TIME. I enjoyed all of her books and they all succeeded in giving me the chills at one point or another. My old copy of I Know What You Did Last Summer
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Jul 16, 2011
Jenny
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Interested by the summary, I grabbed it from a book sale for 50 cents. I started it with lower expectations - Duncan's books always have fascinating plots, but sometimes I can't handle the stress of reading them. This, however, seemed a departure for her writing. Nore's situation was incredibly realistic, and while you were scared it wasn't horror-movie scary, more shocking scary at the reality of what is possible. The romance isn't overdone, and the characterization was fantastic. When I finish
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Oct 26, 2010
Susan
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I would have starred this higher if I was teenager reading it as I think I would have enjoyed it much more at about twelve. Duncan is a good writer and I plan to read more of her mysteries, but this was a just a bit too predictable. I don't think it was supposed to be a huge surprise but I figured out the mystery almost immediately, taking away some of the punch later on. However, she build tension slowly, the characters are relatively interesting and creepy, and I loved the setting (south Louis
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Dec 02, 2008
Hannah
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i read this book at the end of the summer/beginning of the year, and i really liked it. it was a book that kept you into it the whole time. it was more low key, but something was always happening and there is always a twist when you think you have it figured out. its the story of a girl who, since her mother died about a year ago, she has gone of to a bording school, and this summer when she comes home, she wont be going home to her dads, but to her dads new WIFES house, and her two kids. but th
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Jun 10, 2009
Xiao Yan
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Nore had just moved into a new home with her dad, new stepmom and her brother. Things seemed ordianry on the outside but inside her home she starts to feel very uneasy, like something is bothering her. As the book, progresses on, all the secrets in her family are revealed. Her step mom is young and beautiful and had never aged at all, young forever.Nore tries to tell her dad but he doens;t belive her. Why is her stepmom like that???Will things go abck to normal?? This book was filled of suspense
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Oct 10, 2010
Davia
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I'm basing my review on the fact that this book was read by me more then 10 years ago. From what I remember, the book was awesome. It had strong characters, was entertaining (but predictable) and it made me contemplate the prose and cons of immortality for a very long time. I should read it again, but I have made the mistake of reminiscing over those teen-novels, (reading R.L Stine and Christopher Pike is NOT the same when you read them 10 years later), so I think I'll keep my pre-pubescent st
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Aug 10, 2011
Ashley.n.c
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I've read one of Lois Duncan's novels in the past and thought it was AMAZING!
I found this book at a used book store and decided to read it, and I'm so glad I did!
This book was able to grasp and hold onto my attention throughout.
I think this may have been because of the characters. Each character's personality seemed to flow off the pages of the novel and into reality. There were times when I found myself truely annoyed at Josie because of her 'pre-teen brat-like attitude More...
I found this book at a used book store and decided to read it, and I'm so glad I did!
This book was able to grasp and hold onto my attention throughout.
I think this may have been because of the characters. Each character's personality seemed to flow off the pages of the novel and into reality. There were times when I found myself truely annoyed at Josie because of her 'pre-teen brat-like attitude More...
Jan 16, 2011
Scifigal
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Mar 18, 2011
this riveting book by lois duncan tells of a story about a girl named nore whos father remarries and the woman and her family is a bit strange....a lot strange actually . always avoiding their past and always wanting to keep secrets. As nore learns more and more about their family she becomes more and more in danger untill eventually they do somthing about it.
i loved this book and the suspense.
i loved this book and the suspense.
Sep 20, 2010
Tori
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I really loved the mystery and culture in this book. As a girl born and raised in Louisiana, I really appreciated all the southern characteristics of this book. Even though the whole mystery is obvious by the title and cover of the book, it's how the story gets there, and how the characters ended up that way that kept me so engrossed in this book.
Mar 21, 2011
Linda
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A quick shivery read. Nore dreads meeting her dad's new family but when she joins them in a moldering old plantation in Louisiana cut off from all visitors, phones, and civilization she finds her original dread to be nothing compared with the reality of the situation. Lois Duncan knows how to get her reader caught up in the terror in this book.
Dec 14, 2010
Denise
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It's pretty good so far, because im at the part were I'm hating Gabe for what he has done to Nore at the river. And now I'm at the part were Nore is starting to find out what the Berge family's Secret is. ohhh!
It's a GOOOOOOOOOOD book and I recommend it to people that like suspense, and finding something that u weren't suppose to know.. LOL
It's a GOOOOOOOOOOD book and I recommend it to people that like suspense, and finding something that u weren't suppose to know.. LOL
Jan 25, 2010
Papia
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A very mysterious book! Nore father had married a beautiful women name Lisette. But when Nore finds out Lisette secret nobody believes her what she says. Read this book to find out what the secret is and if Nore can save her father before they both get killed! I recommend this book to anyone. It's a really awesome book to read at night!
Apr 14, 2009
Tayzia
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I love the concept of the book. Family doesn't age, mom looks beautiful, marries rich guys, kills rich guys and their family. When Nore discovers their seceret, her father doesn't believe her. I liked the way Lois Duncan made it to be a diary of Nore, so it put more feeling into it. Overall review: edge-of-your-seat good
Nov 13, 2011
Kaia
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I was a bit hesitant to read another Lois Duncan book after 'Stranger With My Face'. But I was more than willing to give Lois Duncan a second chance, since her other book 'Summer of Fear' is one of my favorite books. And well, 'Locked in Time' turned out to be much more like Summer of Fear than the latter. I was once again barely able to set the book down. And since the book is so short anyways, it was an easy read. But the suspense and excitement of the book kept me hooked. My only proble
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Dec 08, 2009
Brandi
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We read this book in school and i really enjoyed it. I read it faster than we read it in class and found myself thinking about it during boring parts in my day! I really liked almost every chapter because there was always action in it. The only thing I didn't like was how her dad never found out.
Apr 16, 2010
Amara
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I remember reading this book in the 8th grade. It was by choice and i was glad that i picked it. I enjoyed reading it a couple times actually. The book keeps you intrigued with the suspense and spontanious actions of the characters. You never knew what was going to happen next. I loved it a lot, i would definitely reccomend it to others.
Oct 24, 2011
Abril
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This is on my short list of re-read books. I loved this when I was a teenager and I haven't been able to find it until recently. The suspense is wonderful and characters are great. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a quick, entertaining read.
Dec 08, 2010
chris
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This book was pretty interesting about Nore Robbins (the main character). This book is mostly about Nore and what she has to deal with. She has to deal with her mother's death. She also has to deal with her fathers remarriage and she has to deal with her new stepmother, stepbrother, and stepsister. Her stepmother's name is Lisette, her stepbrother's name is Gabe, and her stepsister's name is Josie. The theme of this book is that no matter how hard life is you have to deal with it.
Jul 04, 2011
Rachel
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While most of Duncan's books have faded in my memory since I read them so long ago, this one sticks. I remember how the story lingered with me for months afterward and even now I can recall the both chilling and tragic revelation.
Jul 17, 2009
J.M.
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I had hoped to like this, as I had read many of Duncan's books as a teen and thoroughly enjoyed them. But while the premise sounded promising, I felt let down by the ending. I thought it could've been ... well, more, I guess you'd say. I wanted it to be better than I thought it was.
Oct 26, 2010
Blake
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The best book i overall read in a long time the ending was trash but the book was fantastic! I think the setting could of been described better becouse it was missing minor details,overall great book i would recomend it to anyone hunnting a mystery/suspense.
I am going to read this book AGAIN!
I am going to read this book AGAIN!
Sep 20, 2009
Sarah Jo.
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I really liked this book. I picked it up on the dusty shelf in the public library and gave it a shot.***Always try that you might discover something unheard of.
The ending caught me off guard, but it gave me alot to think about.
(Always a good thing.)
If you read it- let me know what you think.
If you haven't read it, do so.
The ending caught me off guard, but it gave me alot to think about.
(Always a good thing.)
If you read it- let me know what you think.
If you haven't read it, do so.
Aug 03, 2011
Julia
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I remember always going to our Middle School library just to see if they had any other Lois Duncan books. I was addicted to them. This one I remember pretty well, possibly a favorite by her.
Mar 27, 2010
Mallory
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Awards Won: South Carolina Young Adult Book Award
Reading Level: Young Adult
This is a good book for those who love a mystery that isn't all that scary. Though the plot is not all that complex (I had solved the mystery after chapter three) the characters are well developed and the storyline is interesting.
Reading Level: Young Adult
This is a good book for those who love a mystery that isn't all that scary. Though the plot is not all that complex (I had solved the mystery after chapter three) the characters are well developed and the storyline is interesting.
Nov 27, 2008
Lia
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I loved this suspence book. THe idea oof being locked in time made me think of snow white. I really loved this book a lot. I thought it was very interesting. I loved the main characters.
Dec 22, 2011
Frandango
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Lois Duncan has done it again. Another suspenful novel has kept me at the edge of my chair. It didn't take me long to finish this book, it was so captivating. I can't wait to read another.
Jun 02, 2011
Atarah
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I had a teacher when I was in school that recommended louis duncan to me and boy am I glad I listened to her. This is yet another book that I enjoyed from the beginning to the end.
Nov 08, 2011
Jennifer
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There may be some irony to saying this book has aged well. Even after twenty years, it still holds up as a solid teen thriller. Honestly, a good hoodoo of voodoo never gets old.
