Secluded. Luxurious. Deadly. A gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise
Still waters hide dark secrets
A remote Scottish lakeThe guests arriving at Creaglie 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, it’s 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 Creaglie Castle alive.
Will The Lake give up its secrets, before somebody else dies?
Praise for Catherine Cooper:
‘Intense and claustrophobic’Heat
‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ Sunday Times
‘A well-plotted twisty read’ Woman’s Weekly
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Catherine Cooper is back with a bang in this taut, tense and twisty read, replete with dark secrets and deeply flawed characters who coexist in a claustrophobic atmosphere of sinister mistrust and creeping suspicion in true Christie-style. The tension simmers on every page, building to an electrifying conclusion and chilling reveal that will mess with your mind long into the night." - A A Chaudhuri
"A cast of intriguing characters, a creepy castle, murder, motive and spine-chilling eeriness; The Lake is another unputdownable thriller from Catherine Cooper." - Sarah Clarke
"Enthralling, intriguing and tragic, a locked door mystery, family saga and ghost story wrapped up in highly enjoyable psychological suspense." - Emma Curtis
"Deliciously spooky and atmospheric. The perfect read for dark nights!" - Sophie Flynn
"Utterly haunting and impossible to put down. Catherine draws you into a world where history and horror collide, weaving a backstory as compelling as the chilling present-day mystery. The Lake is brimming with tension and guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night. I devoured it!" - Emily Freud
"Dark water and darker secrets. The Lake really pulled me under." - Annabel Kantaria
"The Lake has all the elements of a book that I adore - a sinister family drama wrapped in mystery and suspense. Cooper writes unhinged and untrustworthy characters brilliantly!" - L V Matthews
"Catherine Cooper's novels should be appointment reading for all fans of taut, claustrophobia-inducing thrillers. The Lake is an immensely readable mix of terrific characters and page-turning tension." - B P Walter
"An addictive and haunting thriller perfect for the long winter evenings." - Michael Wood
"A cast of intriguing characters, a creepy castle, murder, motive and spine-chilling eeriness; The Lake is another unputdownable thriller from Catherine Cooper." - Sarah Clarke
"Enthralling, intriguing and tragic, a locked door mystery, family saga and ghost story wrapped up in highly enjoyable psychological suspense." - Emma Curtis
"Deliciously spooky and atmospheric. The perfect read for dark nights!" - Sophie Flynn
"Utterly haunting and impossible to put down. Catherine draws you into a world where history and horror collide, weaving a backstory as compelling as the chilling present-day mystery. The Lake is brimming with tension and guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night. I devoured it!" - Emily Freud
"Dark water and darker secrets. The Lake really pulled me under." - Annabel Kantaria
"The Lake has all the elements of a book that I adore - a sinister family drama wrapped in mystery and suspense. Cooper writes unhinged and untrustworthy characters brilliantly!" - L V Matthews
"Catherine Cooper's novels should be appointment reading for all fans of taut, claustrophobia-inducing thrillers. The Lake is an immensely readable mix of terrific characters and page-turning tension." - B P Walter
"An addictive and haunting thriller perfect for the long winter evenings." - Michael Wood
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