Familiar Strangers by Jackie Walsh-Psychological Thriller

Becca visits her mother in hospital. A mother who is now in the throws of dementia

despite only being in her mid fifties and struggling even to do the simplest of tasks. In a

moment of lucidity she tells Becca “you are not my daughter- I stole you” something

she repeats. On getting home Becca is convinced that someone has been in her apartment

however nothing is missing just a few things are different as to how she left them.

A woman is on the news as being missing. When Becca is visited by the cops they ask

her if she knows or has been contacted by Katie Collins, the woman on the news.

Becca has no knowledge of her other than seeing her pictures on the TV. She

apparently left a note for Becca to contact her. Why on earth would she be contacting

her? I loved this and devoured it to the end. One of those I wanted to find out what

happened but at the same time didn’t want it to end as I enjoyed it so much. Jackie

is a new author to me but I shall certainly be on the lookout for more from her.

A stunning piece of writing with the tension and drama you expect from a top

psychological thriller. Very highly recommended.

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Book Description:

'I took you, Becca. You’re not my daughter.'

Since Becca Wall’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, every day Becca loses a little more of the loving, caring mother who would do anything for her only daughter. But when one day Nancy Wall confesses that Becca is not her child, Becca's world falls apart.

Becca tells herself that the words are just a cruel symptom of Nancy’s illness; after all, she has her birth certificate, and pictures of herself as a newborn along with her Mom, Dad and older brother, Danny. Becca tries to forget, to get on with her life – until the day the police question her about the whereabouts of a missing woman, Katie Collins.

Katie has disappeared without a trace, telling her husband that she is leaving to find Rebecca Wall. But Becca doesn’t know Katie, so it’s a case of mistaken identity – isn’t it? But as Becca discovers why Katie was desperate to find her, the lies that Becca has always believed come crashing down. Soon, it’s clear that someone knows the truth – and that they’ll stop at nothing to keep their secrets…

An addictive, fast-paced psychological thriller with a shocking twist that will leave you gasping. Fans of The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us and T.M Logan will be gripped until the very last page.  

Author Bio: 

Jackie Walsh lives in Dublin with her husband Paul and dog Layla. After years spent building her own business, she decided to take time out and pursue her interest in writing. With a lot to learn, she spent years attending classes and writing groups, going to festivals and launches, writing and rewriting, until eventually sending her words out into the world.  Now she is thrilled to have landed a publisher. Especially Hera Books, a new company headed by two women who have years of experience and love a good story.

Jackie is a member of the Irish Writers Centre, The Irish Crime writers group and proof that perseverance can work.   

Social Media Links:

Twitter: @JackieWalsh_ie