Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
Published by Thomas & Mercer on July 1, 2017
Pages: 300
Genres: psychological thriller, suspense, mystery
Rating: 4 stars
Recommend to fans of: psychological thrillers, the TV show Criminal Minds
Read with food: nothing because you’re too nervous to eat
Synopsis:
Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom.
With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace.
But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake—and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed—or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. One thing is certain: she’s learned how to fight evil. And she’ll never stop.
Review:
Such an addicting book!
Gwen took her kids and ran, trying to stay one step ahead of all the people wanting to hurt her family. Her emotions and struggles drew me in and didn’t let go. Her fear was palpable. Her love for her children was genuine. The book was a wonderful terrifying ride set in the world of one of the worst what ifs.
What if my husband was secretly a serial killer and I never knew?
What if the world turned on me and was convinced I helped that sicko, but in reality I had no idea.
It’s a whirlwind of a book that I thoroughly enjoyed. The cliffhanger made me definitely want to find out what happens next to the family.
One downside was that I felt the last quarter or so was a bit rushed. The story started out better than it ended, but the psychological suspense was still phenomenal. So looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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I want to read this! I need to take a break from Netgalley and Advance copies to read books I really want to read!!
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Definitely worth reading and if you’re like me, you will fly through it. I also find it hard to balance reading books solely for me versus for review.
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