This is a very entertaining book, easy reading, very well illustrated, directed to kids up to 12 years old. The plot is simple and easy to follow. Twin girls (Sadie and Saskia) that were adopted by a writer (Muzz Elliott), and their friend (Erik) try to help to solve a mystery case that starts when Muzz Elliot receives a anonymous note. The twins and Muzz Elliott leave London and are headed to Cannes by train when mysterious crimes start to happen in a way that follows the plot of a mystery novel written by Muzz Elliott. Erik and Dorcas Potts (a private detective) follow their path by car, trying to reach Cannes before them, in order to protect them, but things are not easy for our heroes. But their faith in God proves to be important to overcome situations beyond their control. Spiritual entities are represented by Madame Raphael and The Companion.
This is the third book in a series called "The Dopple Ganger Chronicles", but it can stand by itself, if you did not read the previous two books of the series.
The format of the book being a mix of text, illustration and cartoon style provides a new format for a graphic novel that captivates the attention of the readers and helps them to connect with the heroes of the book. Very clever, very beautiful cover for the book and overall a very pleasant experience reading this author. It took me about 3 hour to read the whole book.
This book was written by G.P.Taylor and it was published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in 2011 and they were kind enough to send me a copy for reviewing through their blogger book review program.
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In this third book in the Dopple Ganger Series we find Saskia and Sadie living with Muzz Elliott. After over- hearing a phone conversation they determine that someone is trying to blackmail Muzz. They call and get Erik and Dorcus Potts involved. While Muzz takes the girls to France on what she calls a vacation, Dorcus and Erik head to France by car. It is obvious someone doesn’t want them to get there. But, Why? Muzz is confronted with crimes that seem to have been taken right from her books. The girls and Erik must find out who is blackmailing Muzz to steal The Great Mogul diamond before it is too late. Once again we find the three kids coming to the rescue with help from Madame Raphael and a man in a pin striped suit. I look forward to reading the last three books in this series as they come out. They are good enough to hold my attention. If you check Amazon it says they are for ages 9 – 12. I say they are better suited for 12 and up. I’ve heard many adults say they love them as much as their kids do. I recommend it whole heartedly as a fun, adventurous, clean book, with a Christian theme. ( )

DG THE DOPPLE GANGER CHRONCLES:THE GREAT MOGUL DIAMOND by G.P.Taylor is an exciting Juvenile Fiction/action & adventure. This is the third installment of "The Dopple Ganger Chroncles",it can be read as a stand alone. #1 The First Escape, #2 The Secret of the Indigo Moon".This author once again has written an outstanding juvenile fiction story with both text and graphics.Any child or adult will love this delightful story of the twins Sadie and Saskia Dople and Eric.Although,they are a little troublesome,have lots of adventure,mystery,detectives,ophans, some supernatural,robbers, blackmail,mishaps,theft,faith and danger,as they try to help their friend Muzz and keep the Mogul Diamond from being stolen.This is another fast paced,page turning story for juvenile readers and adults alike.This is a fun book with its graphic comics and text and will keep you wanting more,while waiting for another installment.After reading this amazing story visit the www[dot]dopplegangerchronicles[dot]com for fun and interesting things to do.I would recommend this book for not only juveniles but also for adults who enjoy a great fun book with comics included. This book was revceived for the purpose of review from the publisher and details can be found at Tyndale and My Book Addiction Reviews ( )

The Dopple Ganger crew is back in their 3rd adventure by G.P. Taylor. No more “School for the Wayward Children” for them. The twins, Sadie and Saskia now live with Muzz Elliott the famous mystery writer. Erik lives with Dorcas Potts, the investigator’s Uncle Gervez. Muzz gets a phone call that the kids over hear and realize that Muzz is being blackmailed. The twins and Muzz quickly take a trip to the south of France first by train, then boat and then a Pullman. There they are to meet with the blackmailers. As they are travelling Saskia who is reading Muzz’z novel realizes that much of what is happening is coming straight out of the novel “Murder Train”!. They are drugged through French Cocoa, Sadie is kidnapped and a suspicious Max Taranis lurks nearby.
Meanwhile, Dorcas and Erik are hot on the twins trail as they zoom through the mountainside in Dorcas’ very fast Bugatti (car). Of course the bad guys are just around the corner to thwart any rescue attempt by Dorcas and Erik.
More chaos ensues once the team is back together in Cannes. The blackmailers want them to steal the Great Mogul Diamond up for auction in return for Sadie, similar to Muzz’s novel “Another Day, Another Diamond”.
Fast paced book with an insane amount of adventure, just what kids like. Font variations, comic pages, actual photographs, Black background pages with white print, and illustrations make this book very unique in it’s presentation. It goes along great with the fast paced nature of the adventures, and the ‘darkness’ of the bad guys. I would say this book is geared for tweens as it is easy to get confused with the characters and places in the book as it is so fast paced. Reluctant readers will find it fascinating.
I do see G.P. Taylors attempt at incorporating a spiritual sense to the novel by having an angel named Madame Raphael who comforts the girls when they are scared, and a man in a pinstriped suit that represents Jesus. They feel very out of place in the novel. I think it would flow much more smoothly without these characters. I think the unity of the new families and friendships are a stronger theme to focus on. If the author is going to have a spiritual essence to the book then let them seek comfort in the One True God, not in some strange character who appears in and out of the story