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Tennessee with the others, who had already planned to go there. As everyone prepares to leave, Miranda reflects that she will eventually have to tell Alex that she killed Julie, but hopes that he can forgive her. Miranda decides to leave her diaries behind in the house and the surviving family members leave for Tennessee together.
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a mixed review, stating that "The author once again creates an extremely satisfying blend of human drama and action. Grimly frightening imagery and spot-on depiction of day-to-day bleakness are emotionally potent", but "Given the circumstances, it is believable that their relationship would be
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