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A summer trip to the Adirondacks is turned upside down when a woman’s body is discovered in the lake in this twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Paula Hawkins. Sisters Esme, Piper, and Regina go on their annual visit to their remote summer house on Lake George expecting a tense vacation. Each has their own families to deal with plus their own secrets to hide. Esme, the oldest sister, is desperate to keep up appearances after discovering her husband’s infidelity with the one person who hurts her the most. Piper, the middle child, has a four-month-old baby boy and is too tired to keep playing peacekeeper to her siblings. Regina, the youngest, is a sarcastic rule breaker with a secret to hide that could cost her everything. After tension boils over into an ugly fight late one night, the sisters go off in separate directions. Like most of their blowouts, they think they’ll cool off and resume the trip like normal the next morning. Only this time when dawn comes, a young woman’s body is discovered in the lake. As a criminal investigation narrows in on their family home, it becomes clear that the sister’s web of lies and secrets is inextricably linked to the woman in the lake. A tense and fast-paced thriller, The Summer House Murder will leave readers breathlessly turning the page until they reach the thrilling conclusion to this twisted family drama.
A tense family vacation devolves into a murder investigation when a body is found in the lake near the sisters' summer house. Sisters Esme, Piper, and Regina arrive at their remote summer home on Lake George, each burdened by personal secrets and strained relationships. Esme grapples with her husband's infidelity, Piper struggles with new motherhood and sibling mediation, and Regina harbors a secret that could ruin her. Their usual vacation tensions escalate into a significant argument, only for the next morning to reveal a young woman's body discovered in the lake, drawing the attention of a criminal investigation that threatens to expose their hidden truths.
The Summer House Murder is positioned as a twisty thriller, appealing to fans of authors like Liane Moriarty and Paula Hawkins, suggesting a focus on domestic suspense and intricate plotting. The premise sets up a narrative where family secrets and interpersonal conflicts are central to the unfolding mystery. The description emphasizes a fast-paced reading experience with a climactic conclusion, indicating that the book aims to keep readers engaged with its suspenseful elements and dramatic revelations. The blend of family drama and murder investigation points to a story that explores the darker aspects of relationships under pressure.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2026-04-07
Publisher:
Crooked Lane Books
ISBN-13:
9798892424844
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