Greystone Secrets 2 The Deceivers, Margaret Peterson Haddix
Greystone Secrets 2 The Deceivers, Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Greystone Secrets #2: The Deceivers

Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 7 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/07/2020


Synopsis

The second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix—perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids—Chess, Emma, and Finn—knew nothing about the other world.Everything is different there. It’s a mirror image, except things are wrong. Evil. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalie’s mom.Now the four kids—brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie—are determined to rescue everyone.To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma can’t seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend he’s okay.And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if she’s gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth—or a lie—to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.Praise for Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers*Winter 2018-2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick*“A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old.” —Booklist“Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes.” —Kirkus Reviews

About Margaret Peterson Haddix

Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up on a farm in Ohio. She worked as a newspaper reporter and copy editor in Indiana before her first book, Running Out of Time, was published. She has since written more than fifty books for kids and teens, including the Greystone Secrets series, the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, the Children of Exile series, and many stand-alones. Margaret and her husband, Doug, now live in Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their two kids. You can learn more about her at haddixbooks.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darla on March 25, 2020

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." This second book in the Greystone Secrets series is well summed up by its title. The Greystone kids (Emma, Chess, and Finn) are desperate to crack their mom's code and save her from the other world where blue and orange symbolize......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on September 01, 2019

This second installment of Greystone’s Secrets ended strong and with a clear segue into the next book, but did not hold my attention throughout like its predecessor did. The four adolescent main characters remain strong and their voices distinct as their desperate attempt to rescue the missing moms......more

Goodreads review by Spens on July 11, 2022

Actual rating: 2.5 Unfortunately, this was a HUGE step down from the first book for me. The plot felt redundant and there was no real thrill or intrigue unlike the first. I'm definitely continuing the series at some point, but not anytime soon.......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on January 13, 2025

I enjoyed going on this adventure with the three main kids and their friend to rescue their mothers. It’s also gratifying to see the kids solve a difficult code to help them on their mission. However, most of the middle of the book felt kind of slow where I wanted it to end quicker. Another downside......more