Will the real Aimee please stand up
Aimee Sinclair is an actress whose film career is just beginning to take off. One day, she comes home to discover her husband Ben has disappeared, and suddenly finds herself thrust into the part of prime suspect in a real-life drama.
Leading the investigation into Ben’s whereabouts is Inspector Alex Croft, a young and forthright female detective who is unimpressed by Aimee’s fame, or the answers she gives when questioned – especially when she learns Ben has taken nothing with him; no car, no shoes, no keys or wallet. Croft does not believe Aimee is being entirely honest about Ben and is convinced she is hiding something from her. Although this is partly correct, she is nevertheless way off the mark with her conclusions. Aimee Sinclair is indeed hiding something, but it has nothing to do with her husband’s disappearance.
Because her relationship with Ben had been disintegrating for a while, culminating in an enormous row the night before his disappearance, Aimee initially thinks he is simply trying to punish her. This thought is further reinforced when she discovers all her money has been withdrawn from her bank account. However, when the bank tells her she was the one who withdrew the money and shows her CCTV footage of a woman looking remarkably like her, her anger turns to concern – mainly because she has no recollection of being there, let alone withdrawing the money.
Already worried she is suffering from amnesia, when Croft informs her that Ben had earlier filed charges against her for assault, Aimee realises he is not just trying to punish her, he is actually trying to ruin her career by making her a suspect for possible murder. However, when a figure from her past reappears in her life, Ben’s actions immediately pale into insignificance as she realises her past is not only about to catch up with her, it might also destroy her.
‘I Know Who You Are’ is a gripping and intriguing story, demonstrating how the mind protects itself from traumatic events. Running in tandem through the use of alternate chapters, the author gradually brings Aimee’s past and present together, giving the reader an insight into her real identity, and how the events of her childhood eventually shaped the person she is now.
The story is mainly told from Aimee’s point-of-view as an adult, while the earlier scenes are related by her younger self, using the dialogue of a bewildered child to describe the unfolding events of her childhood. By employing this method, the reader is then able to share the fear and confusion Aimee feels as she tries to adapt to what has happened to her.
All the characters are well-crafted and believable, bringing to life the frightening situation Aimee finds herself in. Added to this, the author’s vivid description of people and settings is just enough to convey the atmosphere of a scene without overloading the senses. Together with a cleverly written storyline that maintains the suspense and mystery throughout, the final twist when it comes is both surprising and shocking.
Leading the investigation into Ben’s whereabouts is Inspector Alex Croft, a young and forthright female detective who is unimpressed by Aimee’s fame, or the answers she gives when questioned – especially when she learns Ben has taken nothing with him; no car, no shoes, no keys or wallet. Croft does not believe Aimee is being entirely honest about Ben and is convinced she is hiding something from her. Although this is partly correct, she is nevertheless way off the mark with her conclusions. Aimee Sinclair is indeed hiding something, but it has nothing to do with her husband’s disappearance.
Because her relationship with Ben had been disintegrating for a while, culminating in an enormous row the night before his disappearance, Aimee initially thinks he is simply trying to punish her. This thought is further reinforced when she discovers all her money has been withdrawn from her bank account. However, when the bank tells her she was the one who withdrew the money and shows her CCTV footage of a woman looking remarkably like her, her anger turns to concern – mainly because she has no recollection of being there, let alone withdrawing the money.
Already worried she is suffering from amnesia, when Croft informs her that Ben had earlier filed charges against her for assault, Aimee realises he is not just trying to punish her, he is actually trying to ruin her career by making her a suspect for possible murder. However, when a figure from her past reappears in her life, Ben’s actions immediately pale into insignificance as she realises her past is not only about to catch up with her, it might also destroy her.
‘I Know Who You Are’ is a gripping and intriguing story, demonstrating how the mind protects itself from traumatic events. Running in tandem through the use of alternate chapters, the author gradually brings Aimee’s past and present together, giving the reader an insight into her real identity, and how the events of her childhood eventually shaped the person she is now.
The story is mainly told from Aimee’s point-of-view as an adult, while the earlier scenes are related by her younger self, using the dialogue of a bewildered child to describe the unfolding events of her childhood. By employing this method, the reader is then able to share the fear and confusion Aimee feels as she tries to adapt to what has happened to her.
All the characters are well-crafted and believable, bringing to life the frightening situation Aimee finds herself in. Added to this, the author’s vivid description of people and settings is just enough to convey the atmosphere of a scene without overloading the senses. Together with a cleverly written storyline that maintains the suspense and mystery throughout, the final twist when it comes is both surprising and shocking.
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