Review: One of Us Knows

Synopsis:

From the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author of When No One Is Watching comes a riveting thriller about the new caretaker of a historic estate who finds herself trapped on an island with a murderer—and the ghosts of her past.

Years after a breakdown and a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder derailed her historical preservationist career, Kenetria Nash and her alters have been given a second chance they can’t refuse: a position as resident caretaker of a historic home. Having been dormant for years, Ken has no idea what led them to this isolated Hudson River island, but she’s determined not to ruin their opportunity.

Then a surprise visit from the home’s conservation trust just as a Nor’easter bears down on the island disrupts her newfound life, leaving Ken trapped with a group of possibly dangerous strangers—including the man who brought her life tumbling down years earlier. When he turns up dead, Ken is the prime suspect.

Caught in a web of secrets and in a race against time, Ken and her, alters must band together to prove their innocence and discover the truth of Kavanaugh Island—and their own past—or they risk losing not only their future, but their life.

Rating: 4-stars

Review:

One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole is a unique twist when it comes to suspense thrillers. The main character has multiple personalities that act and live out like a separate character. I liked the concept, but I did not like how it played out. I can see a person having multiple personalities that reflect the person’s same gender. Like having a more dominate to less dominate personalities that come and go over particular situations. Instead, the main character had multiple personalities of both genders and not exactly the way one imagines.

Alyssa Cole creates a dark atmosphere that is suspenseful as ever. She is a queen of suspense. Other than the personality bits I liked the mystery thriller. This novel was like having pieces of Alice in Wonderland, The Shadow, and an Agathie Christie movie all in one.