Her Good Name

by Josi S. Kilpack

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590389654
• ISBN13: 9781590389652
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Shocking Eye-opener On Identity Theft!!!!!

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.

Definitely recommended

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.

Her Good Name

I really liked this book for so many reasons. First, I liked Chrissy. She's Latino and I think it's about time we got a little color in our LDS fiction. She's also pretty feisty. She doesn't let white-boy Micah control the relationship, even though she has a strong attraction to him. She also doesn't let her lecherous boss get away with anything. There's some romance, but not too much. It didn't make me want to poke my eyes out with a fork. The suspense of the identity theft was amazing. Even though the chapters are very short, I just couldn't stop reading last night. This poor woman's credit and reputation was put through the wringer. Chrissy quits her job thinking she has $5000 in the bank to tide her over to the next job and she has an excellent credit rating. By the time the woman who has stolen her identity is done with her, Chrissy is over $90,000 in debt, her bank account has been wiped out, and she's been arrested and forced to spend the night in jail. But Chrissy doesn't give up or give in. She fights back and turns the tables, going after the woman who stole her identity and ruined her life! Not the wisest decision in real life, but it made for great reading. One caution: the bad guys, or rather, the bad woman, really is bad. Josi lets us see into her motivation and her thoughts enough that we understand why she does what she does, but this woman? She is just bad to the core. I don't want to give too much away, but let's just say that she is not above killing innocent people in really horrendous ways to get what she wants. I give Her Good Name 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to everyone who enjoys a light suspense, with a couple of PG-rated violent scenes.