Her Good Name [Paperback]

Josi S. Kilpack (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2008

Chrissy is having an identity crisis. As a single women and convert to the Church, she has always managed to find her place in life- at least until someone else begins using her credit cards, her bank account, and, most important, her name. Now the real Chrissy must prove her innocence against a growing pile of collection notices and unpaid bills. But with no job, no money, a warrant for her arrest, and a closet full of high-heeled shoes, a girl can only get so far.

When Chrissy meets Micah Heet, the other half of a blind date gone bad, the two discover they are facing the same battle and join forces to find the perpetrators. Little do they know that the small semblance of life they have left will be put on the line in the process.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Another Great Josi Book!, July 08, 2009 By Danyelle Once again, Josi has picked a not-often talked about subject and turned it into a fabulous story. This time about stolen identities & credit card fraud. I loved Chrissy! She's definitely one of my favorite characters from all of Josi's books. Entertaining and Informative!, January 25, 2009 By Crystal This book sucked me in and I read it in less than a day; I couldn't put it down. The characters are engaging and the situation is eye-opening. I appreciated the tips at the end and have changed several not-so-good habits that I had as a result of reading this book. I highly recommend it! A real life situation handled in a straight forward real life way., January 23, 2009 By Barbara In Her Good Name by Josi S. Kilpack hits a real life situation head on. Identity Theft. It makes you realize how easy you could be a victim. While realizing you could be the victim she explained easy ways to protect yourself. It was a good read. I can always depend on a good read when I read a book by Josi S. Kilpack. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590389654
• ISBN-13: 978-1590389652
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,197,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Josi S. Kilpack grew up hating to read until her mother handed her a copy of The Witch of Blackbird Pond when she was 13. From that day forward, she read everything she could get her hands on and accredits her writing "education" to the many novels she has "studied" since then. She began her first novel in 1998 and hasn't stopped. Her seventh novel, Sheep's Clothing won the Whitney Award 2007 for Mystery/Suspense. Her most recent book, Blackberry Crumble, is the fifth book in the Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery Series. Josi currently lives in Willard Utah with her husband, four children, one dog and varying number of chickens. For more information about Josi, you can visit her website at www.josiskilpack.com or her blog at www.josikilpack.blogspot.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Informative, August 31, 2010

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Bookworm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Her Good Name (Paperback)

I really liked this book! I thought it was a very good topic to write about, since it is a growing crime that all a lot of people are not aware of. That is what I love most about Josi Kilpack's books: she always writes about a hard issue and it helps me to understand and to raise awareness for those people in those situations. I thought the book was very well written and I liked how she wrote from the point of view of both the victim and the one who was using another person's ID. It was very intriguing with the suspense, and of course I always love some good romance. I was very entertained and also learned a lot about a current issue in our world.

5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking Eye-opener On Identity Theft!!!!!, March 7, 2009

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Teri Rodeman "sweet-tangerine" (Benton City, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Her Good Name (Paperback)

Her Good Name by Josi S. Kilpack

Since identity theft is the number #1 crime in America for the 8th straight year, I was very interested in reading Josi's newest issue book. She has such a knack in really delving into an issue that is very relevant in today's society. Chrissy Salazar meets Micah Heet in a cafe on a blind date, never realizing from that date that Chrissy's identity would be stolen from her. With Micah's help as a loan officer, she is able to get her identity back amidst all the red tape that gets in her way. With this enlightening look at this horrific crime, we're able to see how difficult it is to reclaim your identity, especially with how intelligent and crafty these criminals are and that they are professionals in what they do. This is a must read novel for everyone that wants to be knowledgable about this crime that could happen to any of us, as it happened to my sister.

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommended, February 14, 2009

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Holly (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Her Good Name (Paperback)

Chrissy Salazar has a good life: she is active in her church and adores her niece and nephews. It's not perfect: she's 35 and still single, her sister drives her nuts, and she's facing yet another blind date.

However, when her identity is stolen, her life really spirals out of control. Suddenly, she has no job, no money, no credit and an arrest warrant. Micah, her blind date, has his identity stolen as well and the two embark on an attempt to clear their names. What happens next is nothing short of adventure.

I loved this book. I read it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. Chrissy has a great voice. She's smart and a little snarky and when faced with the reality that her name is on every creditor's hit list, she faces her fears and goes after the perpetrators. Her interactions with Micah are realistic. Her love for her family comes through, especially when her sister's choices affect her beloved niece and nephews. Micah, a single dad struggling with his ex-wife's issues, fights his attraction to Chrissy because he doesn't want to upset what little stability his kids have.

Josi has done her research when it comes to identity theft and I found myself getting angry at the perpetrator who simply disregarded Chrissy as a person. I found myself angry at the police who wouldn't help her at first. Chrissy's fear is palpable, especially as she finds herself doubted by the police officers she asks for help. Josi has also done a great job of balancing the story with Chrissy's Mormon faith. Her Christianity is simply a part of who she is: the story isn't preachy or full of doctrine. I do wish there was more closure to the situation: I think the cashier who stole her information should have been arrested, especially after Chrissy and Micah figure out who did it.

A fun story, with a definite element of adventure, but also a warning to be aware of your credit and your finances. information on identity theft awareness is included at the end of the book.

Definitely recommended.