I Am Not Who You Think I Am
(Paperback – November 1, 2022)
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A New York Times Best Thriller of 2021
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
An Apple Best Book of the Month
"A tale not just of profound misunderstanding but dynastic wealth and dysfunction, of how money and power can warp a community...[A] shocker of a finale." --New York Times
''Wicked and smart. Everything you want in a great thriller.'' --Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain
From New York Times and Internationally bestselling author
Wayland Maynard is just eight years old when he sees his father kill himself, finds a note that reads I am not who you think I am, and is left reeling with grief and shock. Who was his father if not the loving man Wayland knew? Terrified, Wayland keeps the note a secret, but his reasons for being afraid are just beginning.
Eight years later, Wayland makes a shocking discovery and becomes certain the note is the key to unlocking a past his mother and others in his town want to keep buried.
With the help of two friends, Wayland searches for the truth. Together they uncover strange messages scribbled in his father's old books, a sinister history behind the town's most powerful family, and a bizarre tragedy possibly linked to Wayland's birth. Each revelation raises more questions and deepens Wayland's suspicions of everyone around him. Soon, he'll regret he ever found the note, trusted his friends, or believed in such a thing as the truth.
I Am Not Who You Think I Am is an ingenious, addictive, and shattering tale of grief, obsession, and fate as eight words lead to lifetimes of ruin.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"I Am Not Who You Think I Am is a stunning achievement, equal parts searing family tragedy, gripping character study, and page-turning thriller...The ghost of gothic thrillers lurks around every sharp bend of the meticulously crafted, pitch-black plot." --Big Thrill
"I Am Not Who You Think I Am is a grim tour-de-force, full of sleight-of-hand twists. Rickstad feints in one direction, then cuts you while you aren't looking. Dark and unflinching. You're not getting out of this one unscathed." --Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of Road of Bones and Ararat
"[An] exceptional thriller...Knowing that the story line is building toward the fatal conflagration keeps the tension high. Rickstad has raised his game to a new level." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A lean and mean thriller with a distinct gothic tinge...Rickstad has crafted a tale twisty enough to foil even mystery fans...The story's irresistible hook and complex unfolding are likely to keep readers engaged to the last page." --Seven Days
"A real page-turner, this one. Brilliantly written with a wicked mystery at its heart, this is a cracker from Eric Rickstad." --Steve Cavanagh, internationally bestselling author of The Devil's Advocate
"An exceptional read by an exceptional writer." --Catherine Ryan Howard, internationally bestselling author of 56 Days
"Eric Rickstad is the rare writer who can wrap a dark, gritty story in smooth, poetic prose." --Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex
"Eric Rickstad's I Am Not Who You Think I Am left me spellbound and shattered. It's a shocking, heartbreaking novel, equal parts tender and vicious. I never saw the punches coming and when they landed I was left stunned and breathless. I loved every page. It should not be missed!" --Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Boogeyman and Gwendy's Magic Feather
"Eric Rickstad's is a name to remember." --Criminal Element
"One hell of a dark and twisted ride from the diabolical mind of Eric Rickstad...A fast-paced page-turner that's hard to put down, I Am Not Who You Think I Am will keep you riveted and guessing throughout. Erik Rickstad delivers the goods in this book that's sure to provide eerie and brain-busting entertainment to readers looking for a disturbing psychological thriller to sink their teeth into." --Best Thriller Books
"Rickstad ratchets up the suspense, filling Wayland's investigations with misdirection, shadowy characters, and gothic elements. There's a sense of dread throughout the book, but the final plot twist is a jaw-dropper. Recommended for readers who like their thrillers dark and twisted." --Library Journal
"The reader will entertain many incorrect theories before arriving at the shocker of a finale...Rickstad has an elaborate, old-fashioned style of narration. He sends us hurtling down one path before yanking the reins and pulling us in another direction. Soon we are in a tale not just of profound misunderstanding but also of dynastic wealth and dysfunction, of how money and power can warp a community." --New York Times
"What an incredible, sad story. This is the kind of story that lingers long after you've finished reading. It's dark and twisted, with no redemption for the characters. And yet, it is probably a more realistic ending than the ones we normally read about...If you enjoy dark, gritty thrillers, then I recommend you read this book." --Portland Book Review"Wicked and smart. Everything you want in a great thriller. A smart, very well-written book with whiplash-inducing twists and turns that I never saw coming. I Am Not Who You Think I Am kept me reading late into the night." --Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain
"One hell of a dark and twisted ride from the diabolical mind of Eric Rickstad...A fast-paced page-turner that's hard to put down, I Am Not Who You Think I Am will keep you riveted and guessing throughout. Erik Rickstad delivers the goods in this book that's sure to provide eerie and brain-busting entertainment to readers looking for a disturbing psychological thriller to sink their teeth into." --Best Thriller Books
"Rickstad ratchets up the suspense, filling Wayland's investigations with misdirection, shadowy characters, and gothic elements. There's a sense of dread throughout the book, but the final plot twist is a jaw-dropper. Recommended for readers who like their thrillers dark and twisted." --Library Journal
"The reader will entertain many incorrect theories before arriving at the shocker of a finale...Rickstad has an elaborate, old-fashioned style of narration. He sends us hurtling down one path before yanking the reins and pulling us in another direction. Soon we are in a tale not just of profound misunderstanding but also of dynastic wealth and dysfunction, of how money and power can warp a community." --New York Times
"What an incredible, sad story. This is the kind of story that lingers long after you've finished reading. It's dark and twisted, with no redemption for the characters. And yet, it is probably a more realistic ending than the ones we normally read about...If you enjoy dark, gritty thrillers, then I recommend you read this book." --Portland Book Review
"Wicked and smart. Everything you want in a great thriller. A smart, very well-written book with whiplash-inducing twists and turns that I never saw coming. I Am Not Who You Think I Am kept me reading late into the night." --Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The ChainAbout the Author
Product details
- ASIN : B09NH65ZK2
- Publisher : Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (November 1, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 350 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8200834457
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
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