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I Know My Name,

by C. J. Cooke
A woman who is also a beautiful mother vanishes from her home, abandoning her children.  The desperate search for her is an emotional journey that emphasizes the strength of the human spirit. I Know My Name By C. J. Cooke - #thriller, #reading, #books to read, #books

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"C. J. Cooke's I KNOW MY NAME is an astonishing thriller of lost memories, a lost wife and mother, and remarkable discoveries. With resonant themes, gorgeous writing and a stunning conclusion, this novel has catapulted onto my shortlist of the best suspense novels I've read all year." Chevy Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of Still Missing

"Smart and intense, C. J. Cooke's I KNOW MY NAME is a masterfully written thriller that will lead you on a surprising journey. You won't be able to put this captivating book down." Sara Blaedel, #1 international bestseller of the Louise Rick series

"Two stories-- two baffling mysteries... And when they come together, that's when the surprises really start. Gripping and tense. This is a book you will recommend to your friends." R.L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series

"An atmospheric, mysterious and intense read that resonates long after you turn the last page. It's a stunning psychological thriller, rich with mystery and full of heart." C. L. Taylor, internationally bestselling author of The Lie and Before I Wake

"Chilling and intelligent." Nuala Ellwood, internationally bestselling author of My Sister's Bones "Intense, thrilling and layered with issues of modern life, this is grip-lit at its best." ELLE (UK)

"Cooke's concern for her subject matter as well as her characters shines through her crisp writing, and her novel takes on a layer of emotion not always found in psychological thrillers. A fast-paced novel that deftly strikes at the heart of what it means to survive traumatic personal and familial ruptures." Kirkus Reviews

"Cooke keeps the suspense high as the endangered castaway struggles to survive while back in London Eloise's family hunts for her with increasing desperation." Publishers Weekly

"This psychological-suspense debut will appeal to fans of Mary Kubica, S. J. Watson, and B. A. Paris." Booklist


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