Whispers of the Lake - by Shanora Williams (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, and a tangle of shocking lies converge at a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams - perfect for readers of Liv Constantine, Tarryn Fisher, Kellye Garrett, and Caroline Kepnes.

Investigative reporter Rose Howard is exhausted from trying to manage her seemingly perfect life. With her marriage to the man she thought was her one true love collapsing, she desperately needs for one thing to go right.

While striving for a promotion to senior reporter, her efforts are interrupted when she learns her former best friend and travel vlogger, Eve Castillo, isn't responding to attempts to contact her at the North Carolina cottage she's reviewing. Rose knows Eve can be flaky and irresponsible. And after Eve breaks the ultimate ethical friendship code and crosses boundaries to the point of no return, Rose wants nothing to do with her. Still, Rose heads to the tranquil small town of Sage Hill . . .

Rose soon discovers that Eve has vanished without her purse and passport--even after booking a trip abroad. The personable cabin owners' accounts of Eve's stay just don't add up . . . and most of the town's initially hospitable inhabitants become increasingly less helpful . . .

Rose's instincts tell her the solution lies somewhere in Eve's--and Sage Hill's--past. To get answers, she'll have to ask inconvenient questions, stumble onto shocking truths, and face vicious attempts on her life. But some truths are best left alone. And secrets Rose never saw coming could easily sink her, and her future, without a
trace . . .

Review Quotes

Praise for Shanora Williams

"There are disturbing events in the story, but Williams provides a short foreword explaining the triggers. She is also deft as she moves through different points of view at a breathless pace. Her dive into the mind of a sociopath is both chilling and wholly believable. Readers of B. A. Paris and Freida McFadden will cheer for Jolene and her allies throughout." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) for The Bitter Truth

"A shocking, sensual thriller." --Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author on The Perfect Ruin

"Shanora Williams expertly drops hints and clues as she spins and twists this psychological thriller, leaving the reader gasping for breath and racing to get to the explosive end." --Darby Kane, international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife on The Other Mistress

"A thrilling tale full of suspense, lust, and betrayal. Williams has crafted such haunted characters with such twisted dynamics, you'll not only trust none of them, but you won't even be able to trust yourself by the last page!" --T. L. Finlay, author of Girls Without Tears on The Other Mistress

"This twisty thriller takes readers into a high-class, sinfully privileged world populated with characters who will stop at nothing for what they want. Williams stretches out the tension as readers wonder what Lola did to hurt Ivy and whether their shared past will be revealed. With diabolical turns and surprises at every corner, it's an ideal summer read." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) for The Perfect Ruin

"A fast-paced, psychological trip with a climax that will shock the most voracious readers. Recommended for fans of Alyssa Cole, Liv Constantine, and Megan Goldin." --Library Journal on The Other Mistress

"[An] original and surprising thriller... Fans of The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, won't be able to put this one down." --Booklist on The Other Mistress

"An intriguing story that leaves you guessing just how far these women will go to get what they want. There's plenty of drama and spice to go around with this one!" --Shelly Ellis, author of The Three Mrs. Greys on The Other Mistress

"Williams does give both Melanie and Samira multiple dimensions; they're flawed but also strong and determined, and the twist at the end is a surprise." --Kirkus Reviews on The Wife Before

"Williams is an award-winning author of romance and suspense novels; her tale of revenge will find an easy spot in fiction collections. Tailored for book clubs and for those who like to read about the sleazy side of rich elites." --Library Journal on The Perfect Ruin

"Shanora Williams serves up an ice-cold revenge thriller set in the glamorous and steamy hot city of Miami." --BookRiot on The Perfect Ruin

"This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside. Everyone in this book is terrible, but I mean that in the best way possible. Williams is so incredible at writing her characters that despite the horrible things they do, you still want to root for them." --Off the Shelf on The Perfect Ruin

"The Other Mistress is a deliciously wild ride! Shanora Williams expertly drops hints and clues as she spins and twists this psychological thriller, leaving the reader gasping for breath and racing to get to the explosive end." --Darby Kane, international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife on The Other Mistress

"An intriguing story that leaves you guessing just how far these women will go to get what they want. There's plenty of drama and spice to go around with this one!" --Shelly Ellis, author of The Three Mrs. Greys on The Other Mistress

About the Author

Shanora Williams is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five suspense and romance novels, including her traditional publishing debut, The Perfect Ruin, a selection of the Target Diverse Book Club. She began self-publishing in 2012 and first landed on the New York Times bestseller list when she was only nineteen years old. She lives with her husband and three sons near Charlotte, NC and can be found online at ShanoraWilliams.com.