Remember Me

Winner of the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel

Remember Me by Charity Norman is a gripping tale that delves into the heart of a small New Zealand community torn apart by the mysterious disappearance of Leah Parata twenty-five years ago. Leah vanished without a trace, leaving behind no clues – not a boot, not a backpack, not even her distinctive turquoise beanie. The unresolved mystery has cast a long shadow over the idyllic setting, leaving unanswered questions and festering secrets.

Emily Kirkland, having spent years abroad, returns to her native New Zealand to look after her ageing father, Felix, who is battling dementia. As Felix's memory fades, the barriers he once put up begin to crumble, revealing unsettling truths about his past. Emily finds herself uncovering fragments of disturbing information that have been long buried. The more she learns, the more she realises that some secrets might be better left in the dark.

Charity Norman masterfully intertwines themes of family, love, and mystery in this atmospheric novel. The narrative is both emotionally charged and suspenseful, engaging the reader from the very first page. As Emily grapples with her father's deteriorating health and the community's buried history, she unravels a captivating mystery that is both heart-wrenching and heart-mending.

"An atmospheric and emotional tale of family, mystery and love ... an extraordinarily talented storyteller." - Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan

"Beautifully observed ... a moving and memorable read." - The Sydney Morning Herald

"A stunning mystery; an astounding piece of work." - Ngaio Marsh Awards Judges

"... gritty, gripping, suspenseful and heartfelt." - Nicky Pellegrino, NZ Woman's Weekly