The hook:
Rumors swirl about wealthy widower Paul after the death of his wife, but his new wife Charlotte disregards the town’s suspicions as nothing more than hurtful gossip. When another body shows up in the same lake Paul’s wife drowned in, Charlotte is forced to wonder if maybe her husband is not so innocent after all.
My impressions:
I’m personally a huge fan of this kind of fish out of water story wherein a character from a humble background gets swept up in a world of wealth, only to discover that the wealthy are hiding dark secrets. It’s an entire subgenre of mystery, and this book falls solidly into that category. Charlotte is an outsider among Paul’s wealthy friends and neighbors, and this gives her a unique perspective as she uncovers the dark underbelly of her husband’s past.
One of my favorite things about this author’s writing style is the way she makes the setting come alive. The whole time I was reading I felt like I could practically see the action playing out in front of me. The cold lake, the fog, all of it felt so immediate, and it really leant itself to the atmosphere of the mystery. If you’re looking to escape the summer heat, this might be just the book to escape into, because it’s sure to give you chills!
Fans of The Girl on the Train and The Good Sister will likely enjoy this snappy and engrossing thriller. I highly recommend this book as a perfect summer escape!
-Happy reading!
Kat Pollock 