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The truth lies just beneath the surface... Kate's world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. She’s convinced it wasn’t just a tragic accident, but no one will listen. Then, six years later, Kate unearths Michael’s lost diary and realises she may finally be able uncover what really happened that night. But as she delves deeper, she begins to realise that she didn’t really know her son – or the people in his life – at all. And that, sometimes, secrets are better left submerged... An absorbing, emotionally-charged and addictive page-turner that will keep you gripped into the dark hours, perfect for fans of Linda Green and Teresa Driscoll. Readers love The Lake: ‘Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter‘One of the best debut novels I have read – compelling, claustrophobic and captivating’ Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea
A grieving mother's desperate search for the truth behind her son's death unearths a web of secrets that challenge her perception of her own child. Kate is consumed by the drowning of her teenage son, Michael, convinced it was no accident. Six years later, the discovery of Michael's diary offers a glimmer of hope for answers, but as Kate pieces together his last days, she confronts the unsettling reality that her son was not who she believed him to be. The investigation forces her to confront the hidden lives of those around Michael and the dangerous secrets they guarded.
The book is lauded as an atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping debut, with reviewers praising Louise Sharland as a fresh talent in the genre. It is described as a compelling, claustrophobic, and captivating read, recommended for its intelligent and thought-provoking narrative that blends psychological thrills with the emotional depth of a grieving mother. The story is characterized as an addictive page-turner that effectively combines suspense with heartfelt emotion, making it a highly recommended work.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2021-03-18
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008403341
ISBN-13:
9780008403348
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