The Lake
By (Author) Catherine Cooper
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
1st November 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Thriller / suspense fiction
Psychological thriller
Fiction: narrative themes
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
Secluded. Luxurious. Deadly. A gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise
Praise for Catherine Cooper:
Intense and claustrophobic Heat
Agatha Christie with glamour Sunday Times
A well-plotted twisty read Womans Weekly
Still waters hide dark secretsA remote Scottish lake
The guests arriving at Carnoustie Castle are expecting discreet luxury, panoramic views, and perhaps a glimpse of one of its infamous ghosts.
No means of escape
When a violent storm severs all contact with the mainland, its not the spirits they need to fear
Trust no one
As the past resurfaces and trust vanishes, it's clear that not everyone will be leaving Carnoustie Castle alive.
Will The Lake give up its secrets, before somebody else dies
PRAISE FOR CATHERINE COOPER:
This is so, so good! With a cast of dubious characters, this had me gripped throughout Prima
Tense and enjoyable The Belfast Telegraph
I enjoyed it very much unexpected and very dark with a twist I didn't see coming. I especially liked that ending. Jane Shemilt
Twist-tastic! Clever and addictive, with original and authentic characters who surprised me at every turn Emma Christie
A compulsive read Highly recommended! Robert J Lloyd
Catherine packs an emotional punch in her writing L.V. Matthews, author of The Twins
Catherine keeps you guessing until the very end Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless
Glamour, murder and intrigue Emma Haughton, author of The Dark
Catherine Cooper is a freelance journalist writing for many national newspapers and magazines, specialising in travel. Most recently she has written several ski pieces for the Guardian and is currently compiling a 50 best family holidays round up for the Telegraph. She also makes regular appearances as a talking head on daytime TV. She lives in France with her husband and two teenage children, and is a keen skier.