"In My Dreams I Hold A Knife" by Ashley Winstead introduces us to a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. The story primarily focuses on Jessica Miller, a successful author attending her ten-year college reunion, where she is forced to confront her past and the role she played in a decade-old tragedy. Other pivotal characters include her college friends, whose lives are deeply intertwined with Jessica's own story. The dynamics among this group at the heart of the narrative reveal the complex themes of friendship, ambition, and guilt explored within the novel.