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Manifest

Yuki Song

It's hard not to feel she's already dead when she's the only one in a mind full of psychopaths.

Alice Steeple is very good at disassociation. Unlike other patients with multiple personalities, Alice's personas don't just live in her head-they physically manifest. Each time one emerges, they leave holes in her memories and evidence of crimes she didn't commit.

Off the coast of Seoul, Alice is taken and drowned-only to wake up wearing her killer's face. Hunted across the city and haunted by fragments of her fractured selves, she must decide whether to trust her former lover or face the truth alone. Everyone, even her other selves, is a suspect. Each death draws her closer to the reality she's buried-and to the edge of madness itself.

Manifest is a dark and unsettling psychological thriller that explores identity, guilt, and survival. Perfect for readers who love intense, mind-bending mysteries that blur the line between truth and illusion.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Knots Publishing
  • Publish Date: Jan 31st, 2025
  • Pages: 350
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.25in - 0.78in - 0.80lb
  • EAN: 9798992213515
  • Categories: PsychologicalThrillers - CrimeAsian American & Pacific Islander

About the Author

Song, Yuki: - Yuki Song is a writer, joker, cooker, shower singer, and wannabe rapper. One day, Yuki hopes it's not too late to be a stand-up comic. But for now, she'd settle for trying to be a famous international writer and world domination.
Knots Publishing: - Knots Publishing, established in October 2024 in the United States, is an independent press specializing in Asian and cross-cultural stories. With roots and creative partnerships in both the U.S. and Eastern regions, Knots Publishing bridges storytelling between the East and the West, connecting cultures through fiction, art, and shared imagination. Dedicated to publishing works that celebrate Eastern perspectives and universal emotions, the press aims to bring readers from all backgrounds closer through stories that transcend language and geography.

Praise for this book

"Manifest is a thrilling page-turner about a young girl who creates new personalities to mask her trauma. Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern Asian culture, the novel is part love story, part psychological fantasy, and a gripping exploration of identity and resilience. With its clean prose and sharp pacing, Manifest is a fun, emotional ride and a must-read for fans of psychological drama." --- Joe Wagner

"Manifest by Yuki Song is a gripping psychological thriller that explores trauma, identity, and the fragile boundaries of the mind. The novel follows Alice, a young woman struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID), as she navigates her fractured psyche while uncovering the sinister experiments of her father, Dr. Michael Harris.

The book masterfully weaves past and present, revealing Alice's harrowing childhood, her complex relationships with her alternate personalities-particularly Merle and Peter-and the lingering scars left by her parents. The suspense builds as Alice fights for control, with Yuki Song crafting a narrative that is both unsettling and deeply emotional.

What stands out is the raw, visceral portrayal of Alice's inner turmoil. The psychological depth is compelling, and the tension never lets up, making it a hard book to put down. While some elements-like the ethical horrors of Michael Harris's experiments-are deeply disturbing, they add to the novel's dark allure." - Janice

"Manifest is a page-turning psychological thriller that hooked me. The story blends suspense and mystery with the unique twist of multiple personalities intertwined within one character, creating a whodunnit that kept me guessing until the end!

The vivid descriptions of Seoul, with its bustling markets and vibrant city life, gave me a real sense of being there. This book is both thought-provoking and immersive-a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers from a new author." -- Joel

"A Must-Read for Fans of Stephan King type of Psychological Thrillers with Korean spin." -- Anh Tran

"I recently got back into reading and was scrolling for a solid read with a great twist that wasn't too unpredictable, and THIS HAD IT ALL! One thing that stood out to me was the book cover, which I thought was aesthetic. Overall, this book reminded me of how I felt while I was reading Cruel by TRISHA WOLFE. I hope the author writes more books because I really enjoyed this. I recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers, especially from authors like Trisha Wolfe." -- Charles

"Manifest" is a blend of suspense, mystery, and the occult that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. The story follows Alice, a neuroscientist burdened with a curse that blends her multiple personality disorder with a supernatural twist that actually affects her physical appearance. This novel has it all from kidnapping to murder to international intrigue and scandal. A definite must read!" -- Cheestopher