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I Know You Saw Her
Two sisters. One life. A deadly secret.
Five years ago, Fiona's sister Amy vanished without a trace.
Determined to find out what happened to her beloved sibling, Fiona assumes a new identity and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived.
It's an eerie place. The landlady speaks to people who aren't there while her son Keith silently observes Fiona from the shadows.
Little by little, Fiona pieces together the truth about the life her sister was living–and the web of secrets and lies in which Amy became entangled.
Then Fiona realizes she is putting herself in grave danger, because someone close has a secret they'll do anything to protect.
But she has to know the truth. She'll follow in her sister's footsteps–even if they lead her to a place darker and more terrifying than anything she could ever have imagined.
Five years ago, Fiona's sister Amy vanished without a trace.
Determined to find out what happened to her beloved sibling, Fiona assumes a new identity and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived.
It's an eerie place. The landlady speaks to people who aren't there while her son Keith silently observes Fiona from the shadows.
Little by little, Fiona pieces together the truth about the life her sister was living–and the web of secrets and lies in which Amy became entangled.
Then Fiona realizes she is putting herself in grave danger, because someone close has a secret they'll do anything to protect.
But she has to know the truth. She'll follow in her sister's footsteps–even if they lead her to a place darker and more terrifying than anything she could ever have imagined.
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Ann Girdharry
18 books505 followersAnn Girdharry writes crime thrillers and psychological suspense.
She's a Kindle Storyteller Award Finalist 2022 and her debut novel was an ERIC HOFFER Book Award Finalist.
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I love to travel and I've lived in the USA, Norway, UK and France.
One of my passions is gardening and another is Krav Maga self-defence.
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Titles
I Know You Saw Her
The Couple Upstairs
The Woman in Room 19
Deadly Motives
Deadly Secrets
Deadly Lies
Deadly Silent
Good Girl Bad Girl
London Noir
The Beauty Killers
She's a Kindle Storyteller Award Finalist 2022 and her debut novel was an ERIC HOFFER Book Award Finalist.
Here are a few fun facts -
I love to travel and I've lived in the USA, Norway, UK and France.
One of my passions is gardening and another is Krav Maga self-defence.
You can connect with me -
Via my website
http://www.girdharry.com
On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AnnGirdharry...
My Reader's Group
Be the first to know about my new releases by joining my Reader's Group.
(No spam, I promise! ) - details on my website.
Titles
I Know You Saw Her
The Couple Upstairs
The Woman in Room 19
Deadly Motives
Deadly Secrets
Deadly Lies
Deadly Silent
Good Girl Bad Girl
London Noir
The Beauty Killers
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May 3, 2025
This thriller was suspenseful from start to finish. There was constant tension and a feeling that all was not as it seemed. The premise of finding a missing sister was intriguing and the story did not disappoint. Fiona is trying to discover all she can about her missing sister, Amy. I was immediately drawn into Fiona’s world of secrets and suspicion. The final shocking twists were unpredictable and satisfying. The book is fast-paced and could easily be devoured quickly. This is the first book I have read by this author but definitely won't be the last. Thank you Booksprout and Inkubator Books for my copy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
May 3, 2025
★★☆☆☆ – Predictable twists and flat characterisation make for a frustrating read
I Know You Saw Her by Ann Girdharry (publishing May 11th by Inkubator Books) begins with an intriguing premise: Five years after her sister Amy vanishes, Fiona assumes a false identity and rents a room in the eerie boarding house where Amy once lived. Desperate for answers, Fiona digs into the strange household – a delusional landlady, her unsettling son Keith, and a growing web of secrets. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she puts herself in. Someone is hiding something – and they’ll do anything to keep it buried.
Despite this strong setup, the story left me disappointed. Many of the plot points felt implausible – Fiona doesn't work, yet no one questions where she goes when she claims to be at uni. Her relationship with Harry is built entirely on lies, and it's hard to understand how she thought that would end well. One detail that really stood out to me as odd was Harry calling his aunt simply “Aunty”—not Aunty [Name] or Aunt [Name], just Aunty. It felt unnatural and drew attention every time it came up in the dialogue. And the suggestion that a dead three-year-old girl looks exactly like Amy, a grown woman, felt completely unbelievable.
Amy not telling Sarah about Harry made little sense to me and felt like an unnatural omission, especially considering their relationship. Separately, I found the mystery element underwhelming — I predicted the killer the moment they were introduced, which made the final reveal feel flat and lacking in tension.
Amy’s POV chapters, while clearly intended to build tension and backstory, were overly long and slowed the pace to a crawl. Honestly, much of her perspective could have been trimmed without losing anything crucial.
There were a few positives: the short, fast-paced chapters helped the book move quickly, and Keith was one of the more engaging characters. However, even his portrayal didn’t fully make sense. He’s described as vulnerable and cognitively impaired due to oxygen deprivation at birth, yet his dialogue is highly articulate and perceptive. While it is explained how Keith figures out who Fiona really is, it’s never clear why he is the only one who makes the connection, especially when others have more reason and opportunity to suspect her.
I also struggled with the lack of vivid setting and character description. I enjoy when books paint a clear picture of place and people, but this story felt like it took place nowhere in particular, and the characters were hard to visualise. Add to that the heavy reliance on "telling" rather than "showing," and the dialogue often felt flat.
While I Know You Saw Her may appeal to readers after a light, quick mystery, I found it predictable and lacking depth.
Thank you to Ann Girdharry, Inkubator Books, and NetGalley for the ARC.
I Know You Saw Her by Ann Girdharry (publishing May 11th by Inkubator Books) begins with an intriguing premise: Five years after her sister Amy vanishes, Fiona assumes a false identity and rents a room in the eerie boarding house where Amy once lived. Desperate for answers, Fiona digs into the strange household – a delusional landlady, her unsettling son Keith, and a growing web of secrets. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she puts herself in. Someone is hiding something – and they’ll do anything to keep it buried.
Despite this strong setup, the story left me disappointed. Many of the plot points felt implausible – Fiona doesn't work, yet no one questions where she goes when she claims to be at uni. Her relationship with Harry is built entirely on lies, and it's hard to understand how she thought that would end well. One detail that really stood out to me as odd was Harry calling his aunt simply “Aunty”—not Aunty [Name] or Aunt [Name], just Aunty. It felt unnatural and drew attention every time it came up in the dialogue. And the suggestion that a dead three-year-old girl looks exactly like Amy, a grown woman, felt completely unbelievable.
Amy not telling Sarah about Harry made little sense to me and felt like an unnatural omission, especially considering their relationship. Separately, I found the mystery element underwhelming — I predicted the killer the moment they were introduced, which made the final reveal feel flat and lacking in tension.
Amy’s POV chapters, while clearly intended to build tension and backstory, were overly long and slowed the pace to a crawl. Honestly, much of her perspective could have been trimmed without losing anything crucial.
There were a few positives: the short, fast-paced chapters helped the book move quickly, and Keith was one of the more engaging characters. However, even his portrayal didn’t fully make sense. He’s described as vulnerable and cognitively impaired due to oxygen deprivation at birth, yet his dialogue is highly articulate and perceptive. While it is explained how Keith figures out who Fiona really is, it’s never clear why he is the only one who makes the connection, especially when others have more reason and opportunity to suspect her.
I also struggled with the lack of vivid setting and character description. I enjoy when books paint a clear picture of place and people, but this story felt like it took place nowhere in particular, and the characters were hard to visualise. Add to that the heavy reliance on "telling" rather than "showing," and the dialogue often felt flat.
While I Know You Saw Her may appeal to readers after a light, quick mystery, I found it predictable and lacking depth.
Thank you to Ann Girdharry, Inkubator Books, and NetGalley for the ARC.
November 16, 2025
I KNOW YOU SAW HER is a gripping psychological thriller by British, crime thriller author, Ann Girdharry. She is the author of the Tales of the Unexpected series and Good Girl Bad Girl, her debut mystery, suspense. Having enjoyed reading her stand-alone novels, “The Couple Upstairs” and “The Woman in Room 19.”, I couldn’t wait to read her most recent standalone novel, “I Know You Saw Her”.
Her Standalone novels include:
The Couple Upstairs (2021)
The Woman in Room 19 (2022)
I Know You Saw Her (2025)
This is my review of I Know You Saw Her.
What happened to Amy?
Five years ago, Fiona’s older sister Amy vanished without a trace.
After the death of her parents, Fiona is determined to find out what happened to her sister. Pretends to be a student, under a new identity, and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived. Fiona is there to meet Sarah, Amy’s best friend, now not a student, but works at the university library.
Mrs. Meecham, the landlady speaks in the present to her dead daughter, Mary Beth, and her son Keith who suffered brain damage at birth and doesn’t speak, watches and observes Fiona.
Fiona becomes involved with Mrs. Meecham’s nephew, Harry, who watches over the family, and escorts Keith to a specialized school every day.
Over time, Fiona solves the mystery of her missing sister…but in doing so she is putting herself in grave danger, but she must know the truth.
This is an amazing read with a fast-paced plot with lots of twists and turns that had you guessing until the end. The characters are relatable and believable, and totally engaging with the characters coming alive on the page.
The story was really enjoyable and well written. Highly recommended!
Her Standalone novels include:
The Couple Upstairs (2021)
The Woman in Room 19 (2022)
I Know You Saw Her (2025)
This is my review of I Know You Saw Her.
What happened to Amy?
Five years ago, Fiona’s older sister Amy vanished without a trace.
After the death of her parents, Fiona is determined to find out what happened to her sister. Pretends to be a student, under a new identity, and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived. Fiona is there to meet Sarah, Amy’s best friend, now not a student, but works at the university library.
Mrs. Meecham, the landlady speaks in the present to her dead daughter, Mary Beth, and her son Keith who suffered brain damage at birth and doesn’t speak, watches and observes Fiona.
Fiona becomes involved with Mrs. Meecham’s nephew, Harry, who watches over the family, and escorts Keith to a specialized school every day.
Over time, Fiona solves the mystery of her missing sister…but in doing so she is putting herself in grave danger, but she must know the truth.
This is an amazing read with a fast-paced plot with lots of twists and turns that had you guessing until the end. The characters are relatable and believable, and totally engaging with the characters coming alive on the page.
The story was really enjoyable and well written. Highly recommended!
May 30, 2025
Fiona moves into the apartment formerly occupied by her missing sister. She is determined to learn her sister’s fate regardless of the outcome. There are some shady characters in this book, and Fiona doesn’t know whom to trust! The story starts to come together when we read the dialogue from the sister. An interesting story!
May 13, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this! The concept was excellent and I loved seeing how events unfolded.
The book was extremely well written and it flowed perfectly. There were absolutely zero plot holes or unanswered questions. It was descriptive, a page turner and absolutely chilling.
I loved the characters. It was so difficult to know who to trust. Except for Fiona, Keith and Amy. I liked them. They were enjoyable characters. The other characters has something unlikable about them and again they were difficult to trust. The characterisation was done so well and were perfect for the genre.
The book was written in first person from the POVs of Fiona and Amy. It worked beautifully. We got Fiona's story in the story's present and Amy's in the past. It was just so good!
As a psychological thriller fan, I absolutely loved this book. I really recommend it.
The book was extremely well written and it flowed perfectly. There were absolutely zero plot holes or unanswered questions. It was descriptive, a page turner and absolutely chilling.
I loved the characters. It was so difficult to know who to trust. Except for Fiona, Keith and Amy. I liked them. They were enjoyable characters. The other characters has something unlikable about them and again they were difficult to trust. The characterisation was done so well and were perfect for the genre.
The book was written in first person from the POVs of Fiona and Amy. It worked beautifully. We got Fiona's story in the story's present and Amy's in the past. It was just so good!
As a psychological thriller fan, I absolutely loved this book. I really recommend it.
July 12, 2025
I enjoyed this! The pacing is done perfectly and the characters are all memorable and intriguing. The ending was good and unexpected. This is a unique thriller I would recommend! Special Thank You to Ann Girdharry, Inkubator Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 30, 2025
I KNOW YOU SAW HER BY ANN GIRDHARRY.
Release day set for the 11th of May 2025.
I think this is the 1st book I've read by this author but not to sure.
I thought this was a good story.
I didn't know who to trust and the twists BTW woah.
Short easy chapters which I liked.
I will deffo check out this authors others books.
Release day set for the 11th of May 2025.
I think this is the 1st book I've read by this author but not to sure.
I thought this was a good story.
I didn't know who to trust and the twists BTW woah.
Short easy chapters which I liked.
I will deffo check out this authors others books.
March 10, 2026
Five years ago, Fiona’s sister Amy disappeared without a trace. With her parents dead, Fiona investigates by renting a room in the boarding house where she lived while attending college. The home belongs to Mrs. Meecham and her special-needs son, Keith. From the outset, Anne Girdharry pulls the listener in as Fiona discovers a photograph of a green-eyed child in Mrs. Meecham’s living room that could have been her own sister-but that is impossible.
The tale that unfolded was atmospheric and started with Mrs. Meecham talking about her dead daughter as if she were about to come home from school, and how Keith stared at Fiona. Fiona reaches out to Sarah. She was Amy’s friend in college and now works there. We meet Harry, Mrs. Meecham’s nephew, and learn that his father went missing around the same time as Amy.
The author gives us flashbacks, and strange things happen in the boarding house as Fiona digs deeper. She also begins seeing Harry, whom she isn’t sure she can trust. Twists and turns kept me listening as the suspense built until the pieces all slipped into place and the danger escalated.
If you are looking for an engaging, atmospheric thriller, I recommend listening to I Know You Saw Her. Sophie Roberts does a splendid job capturing the tone and voices of the characters. She enhanced my overall enjoyment of the story.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
The tale that unfolded was atmospheric and started with Mrs. Meecham talking about her dead daughter as if she were about to come home from school, and how Keith stared at Fiona. Fiona reaches out to Sarah. She was Amy’s friend in college and now works there. We meet Harry, Mrs. Meecham’s nephew, and learn that his father went missing around the same time as Amy.
The author gives us flashbacks, and strange things happen in the boarding house as Fiona digs deeper. She also begins seeing Harry, whom she isn’t sure she can trust. Twists and turns kept me listening as the suspense built until the pieces all slipped into place and the danger escalated.
If you are looking for an engaging, atmospheric thriller, I recommend listening to I Know You Saw Her. Sophie Roberts does a splendid job capturing the tone and voices of the characters. She enhanced my overall enjoyment of the story.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
January 11, 2026
The beginning was well written and had so much promise, I really enjoyed it. Then the end just seemed mismatched, jaggered and not well thought out.
There's little bits which irk me which could have been solved easier, Amy disappeared 5 years ago and was found with extensive head injuries and had a long recovery... yet in that time she's had a child who is now in primary school? Maybe just push her disappearance back a few more years? 5 years wasn't specifically aligned to the plot, so why give yourself such a short period of time.
Amy seeing the tree painting and associating it with the tree in the Moorland House, yeah ok we'll run with it... but then randomly digging up the garden with no other clues or motivation and randomly finding the bumper?
Then at least there was mention of Fiona researching before confronting Sarah, but seriously? I'm off to confront someone who I think battered my sister around the head and left her for dead, but it's ok I don't need to take weapons with me to defend myself, I'll take some apple juice because shes a diabetic and let's be honest the most likely outcome is she's going to inject me with insulin?!
Then the epilogue just felt like it was trying to wrap up and explain all the other weird things that happened earlier on in the book which were designed to give it suspense (which admittedly it did) however I think it could have been more cleverly written for them to be linked to the plot instead of fillers.
There's little bits which irk me which could have been solved easier, Amy disappeared 5 years ago and was found with extensive head injuries and had a long recovery... yet in that time she's had a child who is now in primary school? Maybe just push her disappearance back a few more years? 5 years wasn't specifically aligned to the plot, so why give yourself such a short period of time.
Amy seeing the tree painting and associating it with the tree in the Moorland House, yeah ok we'll run with it... but then randomly digging up the garden with no other clues or motivation and randomly finding the bumper?
Then at least there was mention of Fiona researching before confronting Sarah, but seriously? I'm off to confront someone who I think battered my sister around the head and left her for dead, but it's ok I don't need to take weapons with me to defend myself, I'll take some apple juice because shes a diabetic and let's be honest the most likely outcome is she's going to inject me with insulin?!
Then the epilogue just felt like it was trying to wrap up and explain all the other weird things that happened earlier on in the book which were designed to give it suspense (which admittedly it did) however I think it could have been more cleverly written for them to be linked to the plot instead of fillers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2025
2.5stars.
The beginning was a little confusing. As the story progressed, I was intrigued and was looking forward to see how the rest of the story would turn out. At times, it felt like I was reading a “y/n” fanfic more than a thriller. Ending was predictable, and a little disappointing.
The beginning was a little confusing. As the story progressed, I was intrigued and was looking forward to see how the rest of the story would turn out. At times, it felt like I was reading a “y/n” fanfic more than a thriller. Ending was predictable, and a little disappointing.
September 15, 2025
I had the villain picked out from the start…
January 1, 2026
My review normally goes live on the blog first, but as this was given to me as an eARC - thank you Netgalley (sorry I'm getting to it SO late) - I'm posting the review on Goodreads before my blog!
I Know You Saw Her is a psychological mystery thriller where we follow Fiona as she traces the last known footsteps of her older sister, Amy, who went missing 5 years prior. I was immediately taken by the premise of this story. I loved Fiona as a character and the idea of her faking her identity in order to live as Amy did with those she lived with, without them knowing, just to try and get someone to slip up about what happened... I loved it.
Fiona has lost both her parents and with still no answers as to what happened to Amy, and no reason to stay... she leaves and does what she needs to in order to live the life her sister was living. Her attempt to get answers is a bit... shall we say not thought through well? But I loved it nonetheless.
Ann Girdharry is not a thriller author I have experieneced before - but the suspense in this novel was excellent. I was so uneasy with the situation that Fiona was in because there was so much going on and so many characters who were seemingly shady that I was never sure if Fiona was safe... if she was actually going to get to the bottom of this mystery... nor what actually happened to Amy!! It was very well written.
The ending wasn't my favourite twist, I'll be honest. But it truly didn't seem so far fetched - so that's not the reason I disliked it. I just simply thought we were going down a different route. Although I see how we got there, the kind of final piece to the puzzle that explained how we got there was a bit... well poorly explained for my liking. There was an element of just trust the pieces have been worked out and put together - at least that was how it felt.
As I said, I really liked our FMC and I loved the writing style! It was a really good thriller that kept me in a state of unease and kept me tense. I am glad I finally got round to reading it!
Actual rating: 3.5 - but if given the choice between 3 and 4 stars, it's going to be the 4 stars as I enjoyed it a lot more than a 3 star suggests...
I Know You Saw Her is a psychological mystery thriller where we follow Fiona as she traces the last known footsteps of her older sister, Amy, who went missing 5 years prior. I was immediately taken by the premise of this story. I loved Fiona as a character and the idea of her faking her identity in order to live as Amy did with those she lived with, without them knowing, just to try and get someone to slip up about what happened... I loved it.
Fiona has lost both her parents and with still no answers as to what happened to Amy, and no reason to stay... she leaves and does what she needs to in order to live the life her sister was living. Her attempt to get answers is a bit... shall we say not thought through well? But I loved it nonetheless.
Ann Girdharry is not a thriller author I have experieneced before - but the suspense in this novel was excellent. I was so uneasy with the situation that Fiona was in because there was so much going on and so many characters who were seemingly shady that I was never sure if Fiona was safe... if she was actually going to get to the bottom of this mystery... nor what actually happened to Amy!! It was very well written.
The ending wasn't my favourite twist, I'll be honest. But it truly didn't seem so far fetched - so that's not the reason I disliked it. I just simply thought we were going down a different route. Although I see how we got there, the kind of final piece to the puzzle that explained how we got there was a bit... well poorly explained for my liking. There was an element of just trust the pieces have been worked out and put together - at least that was how it felt.
As I said, I really liked our FMC and I loved the writing style! It was a really good thriller that kept me in a state of unease and kept me tense. I am glad I finally got round to reading it!
Actual rating: 3.5 - but if given the choice between 3 and 4 stars, it's going to be the 4 stars as I enjoyed it a lot more than a 3 star suggests...
June 8, 2025
This was an intense thriller. The first half of the book was a page turner, with suspenseful twists.
I felt the second half was a little confusing.
This was an entertaining read, but some scenarios felt a bit far fetched. Frustrating characters got under my skin at times. Overall, a solid psychological thriller that was engaging.
Thank you netgalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I felt the second half was a little confusing.
This was an entertaining read, but some scenarios felt a bit far fetched. Frustrating characters got under my skin at times. Overall, a solid psychological thriller that was engaging.
Thank you netgalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.
April 20, 2025
This was quite a ride. It’s dual POV, dual timeline. Because of the story that works great. I enjoyed the characters and I think Keith may be my favorite. I called a couple of the twists, but I still had fun reading it.
Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this ARC. This will be out in May of 2025.
Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this ARC. This will be out in May of 2025.
May 29, 2025
4.5 stars
Wow, this was so good! The story is engrossing, I had a hard time putting it down.
A missing girl, some possible suspects, a little creepy and danger seems to be lurking nearby.
Will Fiona discover what happened and if there was foul play? Is she in danger just by being here where her sister disappeared? She may have more questions than answers. Who can she trust?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow, this was so good! The story is engrossing, I had a hard time putting it down.
A missing girl, some possible suspects, a little creepy and danger seems to be lurking nearby.
Will Fiona discover what happened and if there was foul play? Is she in danger just by being here where her sister disappeared? She may have more questions than answers. Who can she trust?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2026
4.25✨ loved this book! super happy with the ending, the plot twists were realistic in a way which made it more believable. keith was the sweetest character ever and i just loved him. i liked the plot and the fact that sarah was shown as such a “gentle and innocent” girl but obviously there was something a lot more sinister going on in the background. enjoyable, easy read for me!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2025
I ate this book up!
I Know You Saw Her is an intense, psychological thriller that is both emotive and suspenseful.
I was suspicious of everyone throughout this book, I couldn’t quite put my finger on who I thought was guilty or innocent, I trusted no-one!
This book is about Fiona trying to come to terms and solve the disappearance of her sister Amy 5 years ago.
For the most part, the story is told by Fiona however there are chapters which are from Amy’s point of view, I loved this.
The chapters are short and snappy so I was able to give my full attention to it and you will too!
The ending rounded the story off perfectly. This was a fantastic read.
Overall, I give this 5 stars!
I Know You Saw Her is an intense, psychological thriller that is both emotive and suspenseful.
I was suspicious of everyone throughout this book, I couldn’t quite put my finger on who I thought was guilty or innocent, I trusted no-one!
This book is about Fiona trying to come to terms and solve the disappearance of her sister Amy 5 years ago.
For the most part, the story is told by Fiona however there are chapters which are from Amy’s point of view, I loved this.
The chapters are short and snappy so I was able to give my full attention to it and you will too!
The ending rounded the story off perfectly. This was a fantastic read.
Overall, I give this 5 stars!
April 21, 2026
Great quick read!
November 20, 2025
This was a good, quick read. Constant suspense although the ending wasn’t as tidy as it could have been.
May 18, 2025
There's no secret that I absolutely love a great psychological thriller - the darker, the better usually!
When I spotted this cover, title and tag line, I knew that I had to give this one a go, even though I've not read anything by this author before.
Right from the first page, I knew I was going to love this and I was hooked in straight away!
I was instantly intrigued about what had happened to Amy and I was right there with Fiona in her plight to get to the bottom of this mystery.
When we meet Amy's old landlady and her son Keith, I wanted to run....I really didn't like the vibe I was getting from these two and the more time we spent with them, the more creeped out I became! (In the best way possible, of course!)
The landlady talked to people who weren't there and the son didn't even talk ....but his constant watching made me feel so uncomfortable and on edge!
I loved the dual pov chapters, one of my favourites - it really allows you to get into the characters' minds and have a delve around.
With the dual timeline too, this allows the storyline to unravel gradually and I honestly made so many different theories as each one was blown away every time a twist came along!
This really kept me guessing and I was still shocked when the reveal eventually came.
A great read which zipped along at a swift pace and had me craving more every time I put it down.
I'm really looking forward to seeing more from this author in the near future.....
When I spotted this cover, title and tag line, I knew that I had to give this one a go, even though I've not read anything by this author before.
Right from the first page, I knew I was going to love this and I was hooked in straight away!
I was instantly intrigued about what had happened to Amy and I was right there with Fiona in her plight to get to the bottom of this mystery.
When we meet Amy's old landlady and her son Keith, I wanted to run....I really didn't like the vibe I was getting from these two and the more time we spent with them, the more creeped out I became! (In the best way possible, of course!)
The landlady talked to people who weren't there and the son didn't even talk ....but his constant watching made me feel so uncomfortable and on edge!
I loved the dual pov chapters, one of my favourites - it really allows you to get into the characters' minds and have a delve around.
With the dual timeline too, this allows the storyline to unravel gradually and I honestly made so many different theories as each one was blown away every time a twist came along!
This really kept me guessing and I was still shocked when the reveal eventually came.
A great read which zipped along at a swift pace and had me craving more every time I put it down.
I'm really looking forward to seeing more from this author in the near future.....
May 6, 2025
There’s a lot going on in this book and there’s quite a few twists, but unfortunately it’s all very predictable. I had nearly the entire plot sussed out very early on, and all but one twist I saw coming way in advance.
The initial switching of POV from Fiona in the present to Amy in the past was done in a good place plot/timing wise, however their voices were entirely too similar. I don’t think Girdharry fleshed out the characterization of Amy nearly enough. It seems as if she relied on the reader’s anticipation in learning how the events folded to be paramount to Amy having a more distinctive voice, which to me is lazy writing. Amy’s chapters also slowed down the pace a little too much by concentrating on details that didn’t matter.
The ending was rather far fetched and I didn’t believe for a second that Fiona would have anticipated everything that happened. In fact, most of the events that occurred could have been prevented if either sister used common sense.
While it wasn’t a bad novel, it’s not something I particularly enjoyed and I had to force myself to continue reading.
2 Stars
I received an ARC of this book via BookSprout and Inkubator Books, however this review is completely my own unbiased personal opinion, left of my own volition.
The initial switching of POV from Fiona in the present to Amy in the past was done in a good place plot/timing wise, however their voices were entirely too similar. I don’t think Girdharry fleshed out the characterization of Amy nearly enough. It seems as if she relied on the reader’s anticipation in learning how the events folded to be paramount to Amy having a more distinctive voice, which to me is lazy writing. Amy’s chapters also slowed down the pace a little too much by concentrating on details that didn’t matter.
The ending was rather far fetched and I didn’t believe for a second that Fiona would have anticipated everything that happened. In fact, most of the events that occurred could have been prevented if either sister used common sense.
While it wasn’t a bad novel, it’s not something I particularly enjoyed and I had to force myself to continue reading.
2 Stars
I received an ARC of this book via BookSprout and Inkubator Books, however this review is completely my own unbiased personal opinion, left of my own volition.
October 20, 2025
The story of a woman who follows in her sister’s footsteps to uncover the truth of how she went missing. Fiona, like Amy did previously, lived With Edith & Keith in as a tenant as part of her university housing and then went missing. Lots of skepticism around the likeness of Amy and Edith’s dead daughter, tied in with Edith’s illness making her misname Amy and act strange, Amy’s disappearance seemed very odd.
When Fiona returns years later to uncover the truth, it all becomes clear that Amy’s supposed best friend, Sarah, was guilty of causing the final blow.
It was a well written story where the reader became frustrated (in a good way) with multiple red herrings and suspicious characters meant anyone could’ve been the culprit. Nice twist that Amy was alive, albeit unwell, and had a new life with a traveller who found her on the moors. Very circumstantial storyline - how likely was it that Sarah was at the cottage the same time she caught Harry / Amy together …
Good overall
When Fiona returns years later to uncover the truth, it all becomes clear that Amy’s supposed best friend, Sarah, was guilty of causing the final blow.
It was a well written story where the reader became frustrated (in a good way) with multiple red herrings and suspicious characters meant anyone could’ve been the culprit. Nice twist that Amy was alive, albeit unwell, and had a new life with a traveller who found her on the moors. Very circumstantial storyline - how likely was it that Sarah was at the cottage the same time she caught Harry / Amy together …
Good overall
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2025
Five years ago, Amy left for university and vanished without a trace. Five years later, after all leads were exhausted, her sister Fiona is still determined to find out what happened and has taken up residence where Amy had once rented a room. Under an assumed name, she puts together the pieces of her sister’s life until, ultimately, she discovers a horrifying and complicated truth.
Ann Girdharry knows a thing or two about writing a good thriller and this is no exception. With well-defined characters and well-described settings, I Know You Saw Her reads well and holds a pace that moves quickly, stumbling only on occasion.
I loved all the twists and turns. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the author threw in a curveball and I was left wondering what is going on here? There is an undercurrent of suspense that ebbs and flows from character to character, slowly building into one explosive conclusion that bombards you from multiple fronts.
With that said, I thought – at first – the book seemed somewhat predictable. In fact, at times, I felt I knew the responsible party and got frustrated because the protagonist seemed to be so clueless. Bear with that frustration. It’s worth it, because I promise you, there’s much more to the story.
The interesting thing is that I had several scenarios in place of what I believed could have happened. However, the author set so many characters up as potential villains, it was difficult to know exactly which path, if any, was correct. Throughout the book we see that each character holds secrets of their own, and while their storylines may seem independent, they all come together in the end. Turns out, some of my theories fit into the master plan, but not how I imagined. No spoilers here. Just know that all roads lead to Amy and everything is important.
The book is told from two perspectives. While I appreciate that, I wish it would have been divided into parts because I find the number of chapters between the two perspectives to be a little confusing. I had to completely shift gears once we shifted narrators. Once we shifted back, I had to remember where I’d left off with the first narrator. The fact that I was constantly interrupted while reading may have contributed to this as well.
I read this book in four days and that’s only because I had to put it down. From the beginning I was hooked and I stayed that way through the entire book. It’s one thing after another and after another until it all comes together in a major way. I love thrillers, from Frieda McFadden to Tana French, and this one did not disappoint. If you are into thrillers, or just looking for something new, read this book. You may think you know what happens, but trust me, you don’t.
Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Girdharry, and Inkubator Books for this ARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own. (Jennieandabook.com)
Ann Girdharry knows a thing or two about writing a good thriller and this is no exception. With well-defined characters and well-described settings, I Know You Saw Her reads well and holds a pace that moves quickly, stumbling only on occasion.
I loved all the twists and turns. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the author threw in a curveball and I was left wondering what is going on here? There is an undercurrent of suspense that ebbs and flows from character to character, slowly building into one explosive conclusion that bombards you from multiple fronts.
With that said, I thought – at first – the book seemed somewhat predictable. In fact, at times, I felt I knew the responsible party and got frustrated because the protagonist seemed to be so clueless. Bear with that frustration. It’s worth it, because I promise you, there’s much more to the story.
The interesting thing is that I had several scenarios in place of what I believed could have happened. However, the author set so many characters up as potential villains, it was difficult to know exactly which path, if any, was correct. Throughout the book we see that each character holds secrets of their own, and while their storylines may seem independent, they all come together in the end. Turns out, some of my theories fit into the master plan, but not how I imagined. No spoilers here. Just know that all roads lead to Amy and everything is important.
The book is told from two perspectives. While I appreciate that, I wish it would have been divided into parts because I find the number of chapters between the two perspectives to be a little confusing. I had to completely shift gears once we shifted narrators. Once we shifted back, I had to remember where I’d left off with the first narrator. The fact that I was constantly interrupted while reading may have contributed to this as well.
I read this book in four days and that’s only because I had to put it down. From the beginning I was hooked and I stayed that way through the entire book. It’s one thing after another and after another until it all comes together in a major way. I love thrillers, from Frieda McFadden to Tana French, and this one did not disappoint. If you are into thrillers, or just looking for something new, read this book. You may think you know what happens, but trust me, you don’t.
Thank you to NetGalley, Ann Girdharry, and Inkubator Books for this ARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own. (Jennieandabook.com)
May 16, 2025
Here is my review for I Know You Saw Her by Ann Girdharry
This story was an absolutely brilliant read which hooked me straight away right from the start of the book. The story was an intriguing read and I found it hard to put the book down as I wanted to know what happened next. Fiona’s sister, Amy, disappeared without trace five years ago so she has decided to rent a room in the same lodgings by changing her surname and trying to trace Amy’s movements. She’s hoping she can find something that the police and search didn’t. She starts to learn about Amy’s life and things aren’t always what they seem. Will she learn what actually happened to Amy though? This is a superbly written psychological thriller that kept me turning the pages as I read the story, I just couldn’t stop! It’s a fast read and I like the author’s writing style. I like Fiona’s character as she is a strong willed girl out to find what happened to her older sister. She has to learn to toughen up along the way and learns a lot she didn’t realise about her sister. It’s well plotted and well thought out. I would like to read more of this author’s books in the future.
Blurb :
Two sisters. One life. A deadly secret.
Five years ago, Fiona’s sister Amy vanished without a trace.
Determined to find out what happened to her beloved sibling, Fiona assumes a new identity and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived.
It’s an eerie place. The landlady speaks to people who aren’t there while her son Keith silently observes Fiona from the shadows.
Little by little, Fiona pieces together the truth about the life her sister was living – and the web of secrets and lies in which Amy became entangled.
Then Fiona realises she is putting herself in grave danger, because someone close has a secret they’ll do anything to protect.
But she has to know the truth. She’ll follow in her sister’s footsteps – even if they lead her to a place darker and more terrifying than anything she could ever have imagined.
This story was an absolutely brilliant read which hooked me straight away right from the start of the book. The story was an intriguing read and I found it hard to put the book down as I wanted to know what happened next. Fiona’s sister, Amy, disappeared without trace five years ago so she has decided to rent a room in the same lodgings by changing her surname and trying to trace Amy’s movements. She’s hoping she can find something that the police and search didn’t. She starts to learn about Amy’s life and things aren’t always what they seem. Will she learn what actually happened to Amy though? This is a superbly written psychological thriller that kept me turning the pages as I read the story, I just couldn’t stop! It’s a fast read and I like the author’s writing style. I like Fiona’s character as she is a strong willed girl out to find what happened to her older sister. She has to learn to toughen up along the way and learns a lot she didn’t realise about her sister. It’s well plotted and well thought out. I would like to read more of this author’s books in the future.
Blurb :
Two sisters. One life. A deadly secret.
Five years ago, Fiona’s sister Amy vanished without a trace.
Determined to find out what happened to her beloved sibling, Fiona assumes a new identity and rents a room in the boarding house where Amy once lived.
It’s an eerie place. The landlady speaks to people who aren’t there while her son Keith silently observes Fiona from the shadows.
Little by little, Fiona pieces together the truth about the life her sister was living – and the web of secrets and lies in which Amy became entangled.
Then Fiona realises she is putting herself in grave danger, because someone close has a secret they’ll do anything to protect.
But she has to know the truth. She’ll follow in her sister’s footsteps – even if they lead her to a place darker and more terrifying than anything she could ever have imagined.
May 11, 2025
Ann Girdharry delivers a compelling and atmospheric psychological thriller in I Know You Saw Her, a novel brimming with secrets, twisted relationships, and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried.
Five years ago, Fiona's older sister Amy disappeared without a trace, shattering her world. In the years that followed, Fiona not only lost her sister but her parents as well, leaving her completely alone. With the fifth anniversary of Amy’s disappearance approaching, Fiona is determined to uncover the truth. Under a false name, she rents a room in the very house Amy was staying in before she vanished — and that’s where things start to unravel.
The house’s owner, a grieving woman who lost her daughter at a young age, is immediately a suspect— especially since Amy bore a striking resemblance to her late child. Add to the mix Harry, the owner's nephew, whose father also disappeared on the same day as Amy. Was it a tragic coincidence, or were Amy and Harry's dad connected in ways no one suspected?
As Fiona digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths. Her only real ally is Sarah — Amy’s best friend and now Fiona’s emotional anchor — who also happens to be dating Harry. This twist adds an undercurrent of tension and mistrust, amplifying the book’s strong unreliable narrator vibe.
The pacing is slow-burn, building steadily as clues emerge and suspicions grow. The ultimate reveal of what happened to Amy and Harry’s father is genuinely shocking and unexpected. However, the emotional payoff feels a little deflated — while the truth is satisfying, Fiona’s inability to be fully honest robs the ending of its full impact, like a balloon quietly losing air.
Still, Ann Girdharry’s setting — moody English moors and a house full of secrets — is perfect for fans of atmospheric UK thrillers. If you enjoy mysteries layered with psychological suspense, hidden identities, and emotionally complex characters, I Know You Saw Her is a satisfying and twisty read worth picking up.
Five years ago, Fiona's older sister Amy disappeared without a trace, shattering her world. In the years that followed, Fiona not only lost her sister but her parents as well, leaving her completely alone. With the fifth anniversary of Amy’s disappearance approaching, Fiona is determined to uncover the truth. Under a false name, she rents a room in the very house Amy was staying in before she vanished — and that’s where things start to unravel.
The house’s owner, a grieving woman who lost her daughter at a young age, is immediately a suspect— especially since Amy bore a striking resemblance to her late child. Add to the mix Harry, the owner's nephew, whose father also disappeared on the same day as Amy. Was it a tragic coincidence, or were Amy and Harry's dad connected in ways no one suspected?
As Fiona digs deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths. Her only real ally is Sarah — Amy’s best friend and now Fiona’s emotional anchor — who also happens to be dating Harry. This twist adds an undercurrent of tension and mistrust, amplifying the book’s strong unreliable narrator vibe.
The pacing is slow-burn, building steadily as clues emerge and suspicions grow. The ultimate reveal of what happened to Amy and Harry’s father is genuinely shocking and unexpected. However, the emotional payoff feels a little deflated — while the truth is satisfying, Fiona’s inability to be fully honest robs the ending of its full impact, like a balloon quietly losing air.
Still, Ann Girdharry’s setting — moody English moors and a house full of secrets — is perfect for fans of atmospheric UK thrillers. If you enjoy mysteries layered with psychological suspense, hidden identities, and emotionally complex characters, I Know You Saw Her is a satisfying and twisty read worth picking up.
May 2, 2025
ARC REVIEW BOOKSPROUT:
I'm not the type of reader who consumes mystery and suspense, but I really liked this book. At first it was a bit difficult for me to get into the story, but once I got hooked I couldn't stop.
We have a very interesting story, full of tension, secrets, betrayals, lies, and a lot of suspense. No matter where you look or what theories you create, you never really know the truth. When something seems the most obvious or perhaps the most suspicious, it turns out to be worse or even harmless. The author knew how to handle the changes, the twists and the interest in the author. In addition, there is a solid plot that, although it is often seen in movies and other books, this one is more striking, more powerful.
I really liked the whole part of the book that involves Fiona's POV. The character of Keith (whom I love very much, by the way) reminded me quite a bit of the killer in the movie "The Kid," so I had a lot more theories, even though they weren't accurate. I didn't connect with Fiona as such, but her POV was much more interesting than Amy's. Honestly, I feel like Amy's whole POV was either unnecessary, or overly long. It got to the point where it felt very dense and the plot dragged on for too long to end up being very obvious.
Although the story has many things going for it and I highly recommend it, it's predictable who the culprits are. In one way or another, mentioning those particular characters is like a giant sign that says GUILTY HERE. However, I repeat that the reading was very interesting. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get started in this world of suspense.
I'm not the type of reader who consumes mystery and suspense, but I really liked this book. At first it was a bit difficult for me to get into the story, but once I got hooked I couldn't stop.
We have a very interesting story, full of tension, secrets, betrayals, lies, and a lot of suspense. No matter where you look or what theories you create, you never really know the truth. When something seems the most obvious or perhaps the most suspicious, it turns out to be worse or even harmless. The author knew how to handle the changes, the twists and the interest in the author. In addition, there is a solid plot that, although it is often seen in movies and other books, this one is more striking, more powerful.
I really liked the whole part of the book that involves Fiona's POV. The character of Keith (whom I love very much, by the way) reminded me quite a bit of the killer in the movie "The Kid," so I had a lot more theories, even though they weren't accurate. I didn't connect with Fiona as such, but her POV was much more interesting than Amy's. Honestly, I feel like Amy's whole POV was either unnecessary, or overly long. It got to the point where it felt very dense and the plot dragged on for too long to end up being very obvious.
Although the story has many things going for it and I highly recommend it, it's predictable who the culprits are. In one way or another, mentioning those particular characters is like a giant sign that says GUILTY HERE. However, I repeat that the reading was very interesting. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get started in this world of suspense.
November 22, 2025
First, I’d like to thank the author, Inkubator Books and NetGalley for allowing me early access to this book even though it unfortunately took me a bit to actually read and review it. Been in a bit of a reading slump for a while, but I’m really hoping this might have been just what I needed to get out of it.
If you look on my profile, you’ll see that 5 star ratings/reviews are not super uncommon in general. However, when it comes to thriller/mystery novels I am much more stingy with them because the bar in that genre tends to be much higher. This one absolutely deserves it though.
I don’t want to say too much because I think that going in blind for the best experience, so I will be vague.
In my experience, authors tend to do a decent job of providing alternative suspects, but they don’t always do enough to flesh them out so they’re all equally believable. This was not one of those times. I did eventually figure out the culprit a bit before the big reveal, but for much of the book I was as in the dark as the main character was as to who could be trusted.
Another commonality amongst books like this is that frequently there will be multiple twists throughout the story. Overall this is a good thing, but many authors seem to think more is more and don’t consider how well the twists fit together to make up a cohesive story. IMO this book has 3 “twists” and all of them work very well together.
Finally, the ending of the book is very well done. All the major questions are answered but at the same time it felt realistic. There were a couple loose-ish ends left untied but given the nature of the story that was for the best.
If you look on my profile, you’ll see that 5 star ratings/reviews are not super uncommon in general. However, when it comes to thriller/mystery novels I am much more stingy with them because the bar in that genre tends to be much higher. This one absolutely deserves it though.
I don’t want to say too much because I think that going in blind for the best experience, so I will be vague.
In my experience, authors tend to do a decent job of providing alternative suspects, but they don’t always do enough to flesh them out so they’re all equally believable. This was not one of those times. I did eventually figure out the culprit a bit before the big reveal, but for much of the book I was as in the dark as the main character was as to who could be trusted.
Another commonality amongst books like this is that frequently there will be multiple twists throughout the story. Overall this is a good thing, but many authors seem to think more is more and don’t consider how well the twists fit together to make up a cohesive story. IMO this book has 3 “twists” and all of them work very well together.
Finally, the ending of the book is very well done. All the major questions are answered but at the same time it felt realistic. There were a couple loose-ish ends left untied but given the nature of the story that was for the best.
April 20, 2026
This book entertained me from start to finish. This is my first book by Ann Girdharry - but it certainly wont be my last. Were there parts that were predictable? Absolutely yes. Were there parts that surprised me? Absolutely yes! But 'predictable' parts help to prove to me as a reader, that I'm absolutely right on my way of picking up on clues! Then again, perhaps the Author is simply allowing me, the reader, to 'think' I'm right - so she too can throw me off the mission.
The book starts out with a sister on a mission. One of our main characters, Fiona, is set out to find her sister Amy. Last time she saw her was five years ago when she said goodbye and headed off to university. And she feels one of the best ways of discovery is to assume a new identity and room in the same rooming house that Amy had stayed in.
Caught your attention yet? Let me say this place is 'eerie' and 'creepy'! The landlady seems to be trying to resurect the memory of her dead child - and interestingly enough Fiona looks just like her! Then the son of the landlady, Keith has experienced a traumatic experience of some kind and so only watches Fiona from a distance. Does he perhaps know what happened to Amy.
Then the Author takes us to Amy's journey of being in that exact same place - introducing us to tons of people who perhaps could be 'suspects' of her death?? Or is she actually dead? Or wherever the journey takes us.
Fiona is not leaving without the truth! Even if it kills her!
The book starts out with a sister on a mission. One of our main characters, Fiona, is set out to find her sister Amy. Last time she saw her was five years ago when she said goodbye and headed off to university. And she feels one of the best ways of discovery is to assume a new identity and room in the same rooming house that Amy had stayed in.
Caught your attention yet? Let me say this place is 'eerie' and 'creepy'! The landlady seems to be trying to resurect the memory of her dead child - and interestingly enough Fiona looks just like her! Then the son of the landlady, Keith has experienced a traumatic experience of some kind and so only watches Fiona from a distance. Does he perhaps know what happened to Amy.
Then the Author takes us to Amy's journey of being in that exact same place - introducing us to tons of people who perhaps could be 'suspects' of her death?? Or is she actually dead? Or wherever the journey takes us.
Fiona is not leaving without the truth! Even if it kills her!
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