Emerald Lake - by Nita Prose (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An idyllic lakeside cottage hides long-buried secrets in this haunting mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid.

This hardcover edition features gorgeous full-color endpapers!

For most of her life, Jane Weber has kept the secrets of one devastating summer submerged in the brooding waters of Emerald Lake. Now, at eighty-four and in failing health, all Jane wants is to live out her days in peace at her lakeside cottage--the place where she first fell in love and where she suffered a loss so profound she wishes she could forget it.

But when her young granddaughters stumble upon human remains by the lake, the discovery sends shock waves through Jane's entire community, reopening a mystery everyone thought had been laid to rest long ago. Police officer Clair Mundy begins digging into the area's dark history, unearthing lies, scandals, and the strange legend of a woman who the locals insist has been haunting Emerald Lake for generations.

Jane knows far more than she's willing to say--including what happened in the summer of 1955 when first she met that mysterious boy who existed in the shadows between the water and the woods. As the investigation closes in, Jane must decide whether to protect the secrets that have defined her life or tell the truth before it's too late.

Atmospheric, emotionally charged, and utterly immersive, Emerald Lake is a sweeping story of love and loss, memory and wilderness, and the dangerous myths we cling to in order to survive.

Review Quotes

"Emerald Lake is completely captivating--a gorgeous, heart-wrenching tale that combines love and legend with Prose's trademark propulsive storytelling. The 1950s lakeside setting and the tensions between the haves and the have-nots are so convincingly drawn, I was right there with them until the final page. Don't miss this one--I loved it."--Clare Leslie Hall, New York Times bestselling author of Broken Country

"Pitch-perfect . . . an unputdownable story of greed and murder. Trust me--you won't want to miss this one!"--Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of Getting Away with Murder

"Heart-stopping and heartbreaking, thrilling and beautiful, Emerald Lake is an epic mystery."--Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

"Dark, lush, and enchantingly atmospheric . . . This is a meticulously crafted mystery of family, first love, and the past's enduring hold on the present."--Rachel Hochhauser, New York Times bestselling author of Lady Tremaine

"Absorbing and wonderfully evocative, this story beautifully captures the complications of familial love, the lengths we'll go to right old wrongs, and the many ways grief lives inside one's heart. Nita Prose is a storyteller for the ages."--Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Things You'll Never Know

"I fell headfirst into this gorgeous, haunting mystery. Emerald Lake is transportive, immersive, and addictively readable."--Nina Simon, New York Times bestselling author of My Sister Is Going to Kill Me

"Murder, greed, love, sisterhood, unforgettable characters, and several gripping plot twists make Emerald Lake an unputdownable read."--Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of More or Less Maddy and Still Alice

"Put your life on hold when you reach for this book as you will not want to put it down. . . . An incredibly compelling thriller--I absolutely loved this book."--Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond

"I inhaled this haunting mystery in a single sitting--an unforgettable dive into the hidden landscapes of memory, the secrets we decide to endure, and how ultimately, nature can call us home again."--Kelly Anderson, author of The Wild Beneath

About the Author

Nita Prose is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. A Good Morning America Book Club pick, The Maid won the Ned Kelly Award for International Crime Fiction, the Fingerprint Award for Debut Novel of the Year, the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, and the Barry Award for Best First Mystery. It was also an Edgar Award finalist for Best Novel.