Her Many Faces

A Novel

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Pub Date Jul 15 2025 | Archive Date Sep 09 2025

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“Stunning: so clever, so gripping, so timely.” --Lucy Foley

For readers of Girl A and Notes on an Execution comes a chilling kaleidoscope of a thriller about a woman on trial for murder, as told through the eyes of the most important men in her life.

Five men. Five stories. But are they ready for hers?

When four influential members are poisoned at London’s most exclusive private club, a young waitress is charged with their murder. Her personal life and upbringing are dissected, and five men begin to question how well they really knew her.

Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl.

Her childhood friend bonded over a shared fascination with conspiracy theories.

Her lover regrets ever falling for her.

Her lawyer believes she is hiding something.

A journalist is convinced he knows exactly who she is: a cold-blooded killer.

But which is the true face of Katherine Cole? The reality lies somewhere between these very different perspectives.

What follows is a whip-smart and suspenseful story of privilege, passion and how a woman’s voice can be sidelined and silenced by society—and the shocking fallout when she decides to finally speak out.

“Stunning: so clever, so gripping, so timely.” --Lucy Foley

For readers of Girl A and Notes on an Execution comes a chilling kaleidoscope of a thriller about a woman on trial for murder, as told...


Advance Praise

“A stunning read: so clever, so gripping, so timely. This deserves to be huge.”

—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author

“Clever, twisty and with such a unique narrative method that I was second guessing Katie Cole's guilt or innocence throughout, this novel firmly stakes Nicci Cloke's claim as the breakout suspense writer of the year!”

—Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes 

“A fresh, original and stunningly written thriller – I couldn’t stop turning the pages to get to the end. So clever.”

—Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party

“I can’t remember the last time I read such a quietly sensational page-turner. Astute, compelling and beautifully written, Her Many Faces shines a light into the dark corners of power, family and obsession.”

—Sarah Hilary, author of Sharp Glass

“A brilliantly unique novel; perfectly combining depth of character with suspenseful mystery.”

—L.V. Matthews, author of Silent Waters


“A stunning read: so clever, so gripping, so timely. This deserves to be huge.”

—Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author

“Clever, twisty and with such a unique narrative method that I was...


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Wow, I devoured this book in less than 24 hours! I didn’t really know what to expect going in but this book was so intriguing and so fast paced that I couldn’t stop reading.

I think the way this book is told with different POVs of the people who know Katie make it that much better. Hearing all the different sides and trying to piece together what happened from everyone else’s point of views was so addicting.

Highly recommend this one!

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This book will absolutely floor you. I just finished it, and I’m already diving back in for another read!

Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke introduces us to Katherine Cox, a waitress at an elite club, now on trial for poisoning four influential and powerful patrons before fleeing the scene. But the real intrigue lies in how the story unfolds. Told through the perspectives of five men—her lover, her best friend, an intrepid reporter, her father, and her trial lawyer—we’re drawn into a web of conflicting narratives. Each man is convinced he knows who Katherine really is, yet as the trial progresses, their certainty begins to crack, leaving them—and the reader—questioning everything.

The brilliance of this novel lies in the way Cloke masterfully dissects the male gaze. Each viewpoint offers a layer of insight, not just into Katherine’s character but into the biases and assumptions that color how these men perceive her. The truth? It’s hidden somewhere in the gaps between their stories, and uncovering it is half the thrill.

With suspenseful courtroom drama, complex character dynamics, and an ending you won’t see coming, Her Many Faces is more than a mystery—it’s a mesmerizing puzzle and a thought-provoking ride. Cloke has delivered an unforgettable story that lingers long after the final page.

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This was such a good book!!! It is the perfect thriller with so many twists and turns. You never really know where the book is going. I think it was full of emotion and great writing! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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This was a great book!!! It was thrilling, gripping and intense! I loved the fast pace and how events were told through the four different perspectives. I think the author did a good job at keeping us tense and engaged throughout the whole book

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

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I really enjoyed Her Many Faces. The story follows Kate from the different perspectives of men in her life (father, friend, etc) as she finds herself accused and on trial for murder. I am a sucker for a story set in England, especially London, so I loved the setting. I had a hard time putting this down and couldn't wait to find out how the story would unfold. It has a bit of everything - murder, mystery, courtroom, conspiracy, and family dysfunction. A very enjoyable read, medium/fast-paced, and a solid 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC! This is my honest review.

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I can't wait to find other people that have read this because I want a book club chat about this story. In fact I want several. This was too good.

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I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Four men are poisoned at a club. A waitress is arrested. To each of these men she is someone different— which is the true face? Is she the killer.?

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Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC of Her Many Faces.

Wow! This was such a a simple yet brilliantly unique way to tell a story. I loved reading from each of the men's perspectives and the short chapters made it so bingeable! Highly recommend if you're looking for a book that shakes up the same-old-same-old story structure.

4.5 stars

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I really loved the way this book was told from alternating viewpoints of people who know the alleged murderess in different ways. From her father's point of view, her lawyer's point of view, her lover's point of view, her friend's point of view. It really gave the story multiple layers and presented Katie in so many different lights that you didn't quite know what to believe. A really fascinating character study that left you guessing all the way till the end! I would love to read more of the author's books.

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Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke Fast paced suspense with a unique presentation of multiple POVs. Gripping and intense and an ending that comes a complete surprise. Katie, did she or didn't she?
First book for me by Ms Cloke and will be looking for her future books
Thank you to Ms Cloke, William Morrow, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

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This book has an interesting concept. Katie is accused of murdering a group of men while waitressing in a high end club. Her story is told from the perspective of 5 people in her life- her dad, her attorney, an old friend, a reporter, and an ex boyfriend. Each person has a different perspective on who she is as a person.

For some reason, I had a really hard time staying engaged with this book and I don't know why. The story and the concept were both well done but it took me much longer to read this than it typically does to read a book. I did enjoy this book overall.

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Thanks Netgalley for the free ARC! This was a very good, well-written book. It was confusing at first to keep track of the characters, but I caught on fast, I liked the multiple points of view and that they were all directed to the protagonist. I would recommend for a suspenseful mystery.

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Katie Cole is a waitress in a high end members only club that serves the elite in the UK. When the poisoning of four well known men happens, Katie is an arrested and charged with the crime. The reader then becomes immersed in the days leading up to and the actual trial. Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke is essentially a character study about how men treat women told through their eyes as Katie waits in prison. Each chapter is narrated by someone either associated with the trial or Katie’s past. We meet her father, her lawyer, a childhood friend, a former lover and a journalist writing about the events of the case.

This book is definitely a slow burn, but it is smartly written and well executed. The characters each have specific memories and feelings about how Katie has touched their lives. I enjoyed the detail that each chapter’s subtitle is the name that the man narrating has assigned to Katie, for example her father calls her Kit-Kat and her friend calls her KT. Each one is a window into how that man views her.

This book was definitely different than I was expecting but I still enjoyed it and thought it was an interesting as it makes the reader think about how we men often pigeonhole women and how justice is messily executed in modern times. Her Many Faces will definitely make you think. Four stars.

I received this advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review and feedback.

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“Her Many Faces” is a fascinating and cleverly written mystery by Nicci Cloke. It tells the story of a waitress at an elite men’s club on trial for poisoning four high-powered patrons and then leaving the murder scene. As the story unfolds, we learn about the waitresses unsettling and manipulative life. However, the really unique and intriguing part of this book is how the mystery unfolds from the descriptive views of 5 important men in her life. The web of these conflicting narratives keeps you questioning everything! The complex drama is exciting and thought provoking. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me an ARC of this book!

her many faces is such an intrepid yet interesting story that I couldn’t avoid being captivated by it from the start.

the story is written in 5 povs, being each one of them a man in the life of our female protagonist, and they all speak to her. this was really new to me and I really enjoyed it.

also, the tension and mystery is really well-driven!!!

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This was a unique read! Seeing the same character through different eyes and perspectives! Thank you NetGalley and publisher for early arc of this book! I really enjoyed it!

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Her Many Faces is an addictive, twisty puzzle that keeps you guessing until the very end. Katherine Cox is on trial for poisoning four men at an elite club, but the real intrigue lies in how the story unfolds—told through the eyes of five men in her life who each think they know her. Spoiler: they don’t. The way this story dissects perception, bias, and the male gaze is *chef’s kiss* brilliant. It has a bit of everything— murder, courtroom drama, conspiracy, family dysfunction— making it perfect for book clubs and anyone who loves a good mystery that messes with your head.

Lost one star for me because the timeline was a bit hard to follow when jumping POVs. Also, the ending felt a bit rushed. But overall, a must-read!

Thank you to #NetGalley and @williammorrowbooks for letting me preview this ARC.

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At the beginning, I was a little confused because it started off with different character perspectives, but then from there on out it was very fast paced! This book was thrilling, intense, and so very interesting!

I would highly recommend this book & cannot wait to read more by this author!

Thank you Nicci Cloke, William Morrow and NetGalley for allowing me to read this amazing Arc!

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𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Her Many Faces Nicci Cloke
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: Thriller
𝐏𝐮𝐛 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: July 15, 2025

✨️ Multiple POV
✨️ Conspiracy Theories
✨️ Vigilante Justice
✨️ Dark Secrets

We get to see Katie from many points of view: the sweet, misunderstood child (as remembered by her father), the journalist's point of view where she is believed to be a murderer, her lawyer's point of view where he must fight to prove her innocence, an older man who she fell for, and a jealous friend obsessed with conspiracies.

Most of this book takes place in the courtroom where we ultimately learn Katie's fate. Judging from earlier chapters, I thought this would be cut and dry, but I was pleasantly surprised by the twists throughout the case. While Katie is quite unstable, she isn't the only one with secrets to hide! I truly enjoyed watching everyone's stories unravel and seeing how each POV connected. The conspiracy theories were an interesting addition, and I was pleased that we find out who Mr. E was, as well as their motivations.

If you're looking for a thriller that will keep you at the edge of your seat, trying to guess who's telling the truth and who's guilty, you will love 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴.

Thank you so much, Harper Collins and NetGalley, for the digital review copy!

⚠️ mentions of pandemic, peeping Tom, murder, mentions of SA + p3do

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🐝 Early Book Buzz 🐝

Her Many Faces by @niccicloke
Publisher- @williammorrowbooks
Pub date - 7/15/2025

OMG GUYS!!!!!! I URGE you to save this to your TBR!!! Pre- order your copy! PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!!!

This is such a uniquely written psychological legal thriller! Told from five points of view! —- THIS IS A BANGER!!!!

A twenty two-year-old waitress, Katie, is accused of killing four men who are high members of society. They have been poisoned during a secret meeting at an exclusive club.

This is probably the best character development I’ve ever seen! You are going to take a deep dive into each person’s account. You will get to know them and the main character, Katy, inside and out!

I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN!
Phenomenal job, Nicci Cloke!!! I will FOREVER READ whatever you put to paper!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Out 7/15/2025

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*Her Many Faces* by Nicci Cloke is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge with its twisting narrative and unsettling exploration of identity and online scrutiny. With sharp writing and deeply layered characters, Cloke crafts a suspenseful and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page.

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