Not Who She Was
A Psychological Thriller of Doubt and Deception
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Pub Date Jun 26 2026 | Archive Date Jul 4 2026
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Description
From the Eric Hoffer Book Award–recognized author of Fixed Point comes the return of Rachel Quinn.
Rachel was supposed to be taking a break in Florida after the strange events of Fixed Point. But when her niece calls for help at a veterinary conference, Rachel is pulled into an investigation involving a series of deadly poisonings.
When a powerful hurricane strikes—leaving the attendees trapped inside—the investigation quickly escalates into cartel violence, corporate conspiracy, and something far more unsettling.
As the storm worsens, survival may depend on understanding a threat that defies the laws of the world she knows. And Rachel must navigate shifting truths where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.
Not Who She Was is a dark, psychological thriller with a speculative twist and high-concept elements for fans of Lauren Beukes and Blake Crouch. If you love thrillers that blend conspiracy, isolation, and unraveling realities, this one will keep you turning pages late into the night.
A Note From the Publisher
You’re reading an advance copy that may contain minor typos or formatting inconsistencies prior to final publication on June 26, 2026
Advance Praise
“An absolute pressure-cooker of a novel… Not Who She Was beautifully marries classic law-enforcement procedural elements with mind-bending psychological horror. If you love stories about buried pasts, untrustworthy realities, and intense survival scenarios, Lynn M. Kristopher has written your next obsession.” — Reader Review
“This is definitely the most exciting book I have read in a very long time. If you love psychological thrillers, you must read this one. It’s truly a wild ride.” — Reader Review
"A psychological thriller filled with secrets, deception, and the unsettling feeling that no one is exactly who they appear to be. Just when I thought I had a handle on where the story was going, another layer was peeled back, forcing me to question everything I thought I knew." — Reader Review
Marketing Plan
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The author leverages a direct-to-reader platform with a dedicated newsletter of over 1,900 subscribers and maintains a presence on Facebook and Instagram. The book will be available globally through wide distribution via Amazon, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital, ensuring full accessibility for library acquisition through OverDrive, as well as all major retail catalogs.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798998786532 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 250 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 660325
This book was such a positive surprise. I wasn't sure what to expect from it, and I am so glad I requested it.
First of all, don't let the fact that this is a sequel put you off from reading it. I read it as a standalone book and had no problem understanding the characters' backgrounds.
That being said, it is incredibly difficult to review this book without spoiling it!
Let's say I loved it so much I have now ordered the first book in the series, Fixed Point, and the short story that preceded it, Offset.
A wonderful read! I can wait for the author's books to come!
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