What a ride these books have taken us on. This book is the 2nd book in a duet that start with two other books. You are going to want to dive into these 4 books. Brutal Lies picks right up where the last book left off. There are twists and turns within the book. You will get all of the answers you are looking for. This book also creates an opening for more from this world. This is a completed Duet and there is NOT a cliffhanger.