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Objects in Lakes - by Rachael Ramas (Paperback)

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  • A tense and atmospheric Midwestern domestic suspense perfect for readers of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers and All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham.
  • About the Author: Rachael Ramas is an American author, producer, and Michigan native who writes gripping thrillers rooted in emotional truth and moral complexity.
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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A tense and atmospheric Midwestern domestic suspense perfect for readers of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers and All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham.

On a warm Fourth of July night in Duck Lake, Michigan, the Wentworths' world shattered. As fireworks lit up the sky, Richie and Olive's four-year-old daughter was pulled from the dark waters of the lake, her death ruled an accidental drowning.

Seven years later, Olive still lives in the shadow of that night. Her grief is numbed by pills, while Richie, a celebrated oncologist, thrives in the spotlight of his career. But as another Fourth of July celebration approaches, the lake yields another body, and the chilling discovery suggests that the tragedy from years ago may not have been an accident after all.

Determined to uncover the truth, Olive digs beneath the polished surface of her picture-perfect neighborhood, where Midwestern smiles conceal dangerous secrets. Each revelation threatens to unravel not only Richie's hard-won reputation but also the very foundation of their tight-knit community.

In a town where appearances are everything, Olive must confront the terrifying question: who would take the life of a child, and how far will they go to keep their sins submerged?



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"Secrets, secrets are no fun--except when they threaten to come undone like in this chilling and tense domestic suspense. Objects in Lakes is not one to miss."--Ashley Detweiler, author of This Kind of Love

"A propulsive read, OBJECTS IN LAKES, is a stunning thriller that will have you questioning not only all of the characters, but your friends and family too. Ramas delivers a debut novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat!" --Marie Still, Amazon Bestselling Author of My Darlings

"Moody, suspenseful, and packed with secrets. The characters are gripping, the twists hit hard, and the ending will stop you cold. A tightly paced thriller that completely delivers."--Maggie Giles Award-winning author of The Art of Murder

"Objects in Lakes dives head first into the deep end, exploring grief, shared trauma and fragmented memory. Ramas pulled me in with her atmospheric prose and didn't let me come up for air until the last page."--Brianne Sommerville, author of If I Lose Her and What She Left Behind



About the Author



Rachael Ramas is an American author, producer, and Michigan native who writes gripping thrillers rooted in emotional truth and moral complexity. A member of Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers, she co-owns a law firm with her husband in Boca Raton, Florida, where the legal world offers endless story inspiration. Living with a rare autoimmune disease and partial hearing loss, Ramas advocates for authentic disability representation in literature. Objects in Lakes is her debut novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Weight: .63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Rising Action
Theme: Domestic
Format: Paperback
Author: Rachael Ramas
Language: English
Street Date: June 2, 2026
TCIN: 1006772348
UPC: 9781998672387
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-0355
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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