All Emily Koch Novels: Summaries + Book Club Questions

As an author, I know readers love having a clear guide to my novels - and for book clubs, having thoughtful discussion questions is a bonus. Below you’ll find summaries of all my books with direct links to the book club questions on my website.

If I Die Before I Wake

Alex is trapped inside his own body after a devastating accident. Unable to speak or move, he listens as the people around him discuss what happened that day - and begins to realise someone may be hiding the truth. As he pieces together fragments of memory, he races to uncover a deadly secret before it's too late.

If I Die Before I Wake book club questions

Keep Him Close

A slow-burn domestic thriller that revolves around the aftermath of a tragic death and the complex nature of motherhood. The tagline my publishers came up with gives it to you in a nutshell: One son lied. One son died.

Keep Him Close book club questions

What July Knew

Set in 1995, this is a coming-of-age mystery and domestic drama told entirely from the perspective of a ten-year-old girl named July. Her mother died when she was small and she sets out to find out what really happened.

What July Knew book club questions

Whether you’re reading solo or with a group, this guide brings all my novels together and provides easy access to discussion questions for a richer experience.