Jane Whittaker has awakened to a nightmare. She doesn't know her name, her age . . .or even what she looks like. Frightened and confused, she wanders the streets of Boston wearing a blood-soaked dress-and carrying $10,000 in her pocket. Her life has become a vacuum--her past vanished. . .or stolen. And all that remains is a handsome, unsettling stranger who claims to be her husband, whispered rumors about a dead child whom she cannot recall. . .and a terrifying premonition that something truly horrible is about to occur.
Jane Whittaker has awakened to a nightmare. She doesn't know her name, her age . . .or even what she looks like. Frightened and confused, she wanders the streets of Boston wearing a blood-soaked dress-and carrying $10,000 in her pocket. Her life has become a vacuum--her past vanished. . .or stolen. And all that remains is a handsome, unsettling stranger who claims to be her husband, whispered rumors about a dead child whom she cannot recall. . .and a terrifying premonition that something truly horrible is about to occur.
Could not put this one - loved all the twists and turns
Amber G. (Princess1976) from REEDSBURG, WI wrote on 10/28/2006...
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I think this is one of the first books I ever read by Joy Fielding. It was soooo good, I was hooked from the start. I couldn't stop reading it. Now I want to read anything that has her name on it!
Maryann K. (mckorz11) from SHAWNEE, KS wrote on 12/7/2005...
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One afternoon in late spring, Jane Whittaker went to the store for some milk and eggs...and forgot who she was.
Robin M. (robinmy) from BROOKVILLE, PA wrote on 8/27/2005...
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Jane doesn't know her name, her age or even what she looks like. She wonders the streets of Boston wearing a blood-soaked dress--and carrying $10,000 in her pocket. I couldn't put this book down. Very suspenseful.
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Julie B. from ST AUGUSTINE, FL wrote on 4/24/2007...
Loved this book. I could not put it down. I am getting more of this author for sure!
Diane L. (redsoxdiane) from LOWELL, MA wrote on 4/24/2007...
Excellent book, get me at the edge of my seat. Very suprising ending.
Ross M. (Parrothead) from WINSTON SALEM, NC wrote on 3/22/2007...
Finely tuned and convincing, Fielding's ( Kiss Mommy Goodbye ) latest novel of romantic suspense opens on a chilling note: Boston housewife Jane Whittaker finds herself on a downtown street, her pockets stuffed with a large number of crisp $100 bills, the front of her dress soaked with blood. She has no idea of her identity. Though shaken and terrified, she proceeds with logic. After 24 hours of shrewd calculation, she finds a policeman and is taken to a hospital for tests. By chance, she is reunited there with her husband, Michael, a prominent pediatric surgeon. Caring and supportive, Michael feels that Jane will regain her memory soon. He assures Jane that their seven-year-old daughter is staying with his parents and that she must accept the ministrations of their solicitous housekeeper, Paula. But the atmosphere is ominous: Michael has unexplained stitches on his forehead; Jane feels constantly drugged; Paula refuses to let Jane see her friends. Increasingly uneasy, Jane flees, but is soon found by Michael and a new cycle of terror begins. Fielding handles her material with finesse; suspense is maintained at a high level, and the narrative is enriched by Jane's bracing sense of humor and a cast of sharply drawn, articulate characters. Literary Guild main selection; movie option to Pathe Studios.
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Kimberly O. (mkmkbear) from ROSEBURG, OR wrote on 10/29/2006...
Excellent read!! Keeps you on your toes!! Highly recommend.
Linda S. (ChoctawLady) from GRANGER, TX wrote on 9/18/2006...
Very suspensful book. The ending was a surprise.
Dixie D. (DIP) from WOODSBORO, TX wrote on 8/19/2006...
AWAYS A WINNER.
Nan M. from HUNTLEY, IL wrote on 7/11/2006...
One afternoon in late spring, Jane went to the store for some milk and some eggs and forgot who she was. Love Fieldings novels.
Vanessa O. (butterflyvo) from HOMER, GA wrote on 6/23/2006...
This is a wonderful book, full of twists and you'll never believe the ending! Awesome!
Nicole M. (CBJPL31) from PLAIN CITY, OH wrote on 4/4/2006...
One of my favorite Joy Fielding stories. Loved it!!