Remember is a detailed, multi-layered tale of loss, friendship, mystery, and the quest for truth. With a blend of investigative realism, paranormal speculation, and personal stories, Juanita Tischendorf crafts a compelling narrative that explores the depths of human connection and the mysteries that lie beyond ordinary perception. The story is grounded firmly in the locales of New York City and Rochester, enriched by historical and cultural references, and imbued with thoughtful reflections on life, memory, and identity.
The narrative follows a tightly-knit group of six friends—Daphne McKenzie, Meredith Crestborne, Edwina Waring, Isadore “Izzy” Stapler, Lydia Blakely, Chandler Lawson, and Tempest Lloyd—who embark on an emotionally charged journey to find and support Daphne, a missing woman with a complex past and connections that stretch across time and place. Daphne, a writer, relocates from Manhattan to Rochester, New York, seeking peace and a fresh start, but soon mysteriously disappears. Her friends, each with distinct professional backgrounds—detective work, real estate, insurance investigation, science, law, and estate planning—form a cold case team to unravel the enigmatic circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Through deep investigation, they uncover layers of historical and supernatural intrigue involving ancient mansions, ghostly legends, and a mysterious property on Lake Bluff Road linked to tragic events from decades prior. The narrative intertwines personal confessions, scientific theories about quantum mechanics and alternate dimensions, and a profound exploration of friendship, loss, and identity. Daphne is eventually found badly injured in a car accident; her survival is uncertain, and it is revealed that she may have experienced phenomena beyond normal reality, including encounters with doppelgangers and time dislocation.
The friends confront their own haunted pasts, emotional scars, and the challenge of reconciling the unexplainable with their rational, professional lives. Their journey culminates in a poignant recognition of the power of loyalty, love, and resilience, as they collectively cope with grief, mystery, and the hope for Daphne’s recovery and reunion. The story is a blend of historical fiction, psychological drama, and speculative science, grounded in rich personal histories and the shared human experience of searching for truth and belonging.