The Lake

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The truth lies just beneath the surface
Kate's world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. Shes convinced it wasnt just a tragic accident, but no one will listen.

Then, six years later,Kate unearths Michaels lost diary and realises she may finally be able uncover what really happened that night.

But as she delves deeper, she begins to realise that she didnt really know her son or the people in his life at all. And that, sometimes, secrets are better left submerged

An absorbing, emotionally-charged and addictive page-turner that will keep you gripped into the dark hours, perfect for fans of Linda Green and Teresa Driscoll.

Readers love The Lake:

Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter

One of the best debut novels I have read compelling, claustrophobic and captivating Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave

'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea

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Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter

One of the best debut novels I have read compelling, claustrophobic and captivating Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave

'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea

This was a great book to read, it had all the twists and turns in it which kept me guessing right until the end. Reviewer

A compelling emotional journey of a mother determined to get the truth. Absolutely amazing read, highly recommended. Reviewer

I stayed up all night to read this. I will need a lot of coffee soon. Help me. Reviewer

I am already eager from a new book from this author. She has been added to my auto buy list. Reviewer

The ultimate denouement is a breath-taking climax to an original and compelling read. Reviewer

The Lake easily made it onto my Loved list for 2021. Reviewer

Believable characters and author shows great insight into the tragic death of the young boy in the book. Reviewer

This was such a tense suspenseful book! It had me hooked from get go. The characters were raw Felt what Kate was feeling and I just love that in a book! Reviewer

The plot develops beautifully, unfolding piece by piece and you really feel youre on the voyage of discovering, taking the highs and lows with her. Stunning and a book that will stay with me for a long time. Reviewer

I will be looking out for more of Louise's books as this one was a brilliant psychological thriller. Reviewer

Author Bio

Louise moved the UK from her native Canada nearly thirty years ago after falling in love with a British sailor. She began writing short stories when her children were little and her work has appeared in magazines, anthologies and online. In 2019, Louise won The Big Issue Crime Writing competition.