The Rook

The Rook – Daniel O'Malley
The Rook Files, Book #1
Genre: Urban Fantasy / Supernatural Thriller / Mystery
 
Tropes:
Amnesiac protagonist uncovering hidden powers
Secret organizations and espionage
Supernatural abilities and conspiracies
 
Summary
Myfanwy Thomas wakes in a London park surrounded by dead bodies with no memory of who she is. Following the instructions left by her former self, she discovers she is a Rook—a high-level operative in a secret organization protecting the world from supernatural threats.
As she navigates her new reality, Myfanwy faces a mole within the agency intent on her death, encountering deadly children, dream-walking women, and people with multiple bodies. The Rook blends suspense, humor, and imaginative worldbuilding, creating a thrilling tale of espionage, supernatural intrigue, and the challenges of piecing together one’s own identity.