One of Us Knows: A Thriller

By Alyssa Cole

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.

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Published Apr 16, 2024

352 pages

Average rating: 5.78

73 RATINGS

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Medilsom
Mar 17, 2026
7/10 stars
And to think most of the dialogue in the story was all in her head. This was a pretty good read, took me a second to get all personalities and when they were presenting themselves. There are also some interesting twists in the story as well. If you're not paying attention and catch on, I can see how one can get confused and frustrated with how the story is transpiring. It was a page turner and I enjoyed it.
Kia Cakes
Jan 05, 2026
This was an amazing book. I’m not sure if I was excited about the ending but I will be reading her book,”When No One Is Watching”
Gias_BookHaven
Dec 30, 2025
I thought I could read this book and overlook the romantized use of DID and it's use as a plot device but I can't. 🤷🏾‍♀️ I know too much about it and I know that real or fiction I would prefer it coming from someone with the condition
Nicola
Oct 18, 2025
8/10 stars
At first this book was a bit overwhelming to me. Once I got in the flow the story was a quick read. Somehow keeping the character development while building a mystery with multiple parts was so fascinating to me. It wasn’t my favourite book per se but the writing was so well done and such an interesting storyline I have to give the author props!
womenofessence
Jul 19, 2025
Interesting book with many twists and turns.

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