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Kate's world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. Sheโs convinced it wasnโt just a tragic accident, but no one will listen.
Then, six years later, Kate unearths Michaelโs 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 didnโt really know her son โ or the people in his life โ 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:
โAtmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genreโ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
โOne of the best debut novels I have read โ compelling, claustrophobic and captivatingโ 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 recommendedโ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea
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.