The Dark Lake
A gripping murder mystery set in a small town
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Published:2nd Aug '18
Should be back in stock very soon
A small town is rocked by a murder, leading Detective Gemma Woodstock to confront dark secrets in The Dark Lake while investigating the case.
In The Dark Lake, a gripping debut novel, the tranquil setting of a small town is shattered by a shocking murder. A beloved teacher is found dead in the lake, surrounded by red roses, prompting a wave of suspicion and fear among the residents. Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock, who has her own connections to the victim, is determined to uncover the truth. As she delves into the investigation, Gemma confronts not only the mystery of the murder but also her own buried past, which intertwines with the victim's story in unexpected ways.
The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of simmering tension, where every character harbors secrets that could change the course of the investigation. As Gemma navigates the complexities of her emotions and the pressures of her job, the reader is drawn into a world where appearances can be deceiving. The lake, a central symbol in the story, serves as both a place of beauty and a site of darkness, holding the answers to the questions that haunt the community.
The Dark Lake explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the haunting nature of unresolved pasts. With its richly drawn characters and a plot that twists and turns, the novel invites readers to ponder how well we really know those around us, and what lies beneath the surface of our seemingly ordinary lives.
Hooked me from page one! [A] stunning debut thriller... With clever twists and all-too-human characters, this book will keep you racing toward the end. * Lisa Gardner *
A stunning debut that gripped me from page one and never eased up. Dark, dark, dark-but infused with insight, pathos, a great sense of place, and razor-sharp writing. It's going to be big and Sarah Bailey needs to clear a shelf for awards. * C.J. Box *
A crime thriller that seizes you from the first page and slowly draws you into a web of deception and long buried secrets. Beautifully written, compulsively readable, and highly recommended. * Douglas Preston *
Superior storytelling... excellent * Mail Online *
I raced through this deliciously complicated, mesmerizing debut at warp speed. Sarah Bailey's The Dark Lake is sure to keep readers awake far too late into the night. * Karen Dionne, author The Marsh King's Daughter *
A mesmerizing thriller full of long buried secrets that sucked me right in and kept me up late turning pages... An exquisite debut * Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Winter People *
A good story, well told. * The Literary Review *
The Dark Lake is a thrilling psychological police procedural as well as a leap into the mind of a woman engulfed with guilt. * New York Journal of Books *
This polished debut is a winner from the first page. * Daily Telegraph *
. . . a page-turner that's both tense and thought provoking. * Publishers Weekly *
- Winner of The Davitt Awards 2018 2018
- Winner of The Ned Kelly Awards 2018
- Short-listed for The Davitt Awards 2018 2018 (UK)
- Short-listed for Australian Book Industry Awards 2018
ISBN: 9781786493569
Dimensions: 210mm x 130mm x 40mm
Weight: 70g
448 pages
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