Whispers of the Lake

Investigative reporter Rose Howard is exhausted from trying to manage her seemingly perfect life. With her marriage to the man she thought was her one true love collapsing, she desperately needs for one thing to go right.While striving for a promotion to senior reporter, her efforts are interrupted when she learns her former best friend and travel vlogger, Eve Castillo, isn't responding to attempts to contact her at the North Carolina cottage she's reviewing. Rose knows Eve can be flaky and irresponsible. And after Eve breaks the ultimate ethical friendship code and crosses boundaries to the point of no return, Rose wants nothing to do with her. Still, Rose heads to the tranquil small town of Sage Hill . . .

“There are disturbing events in the story, but Williams provides a short foreword explaining the triggers. She is also deft as she moves through different points of view at a breathless pace. Her dive into the mind of a sociopath is both chilling and wholly believable. Readers of B. A. Paris and Freida McFadden will cheer for Jolene and her allies throughout.” —Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) for The Bitter Truth

“A shocking, sensual thriller.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling authoron The Perfect Ruin
 
“Shanora Williams expertly drops hints and clues as she spins and twists this psychological thriller, leaving the reader gasping for breath and racing to get to the explosive end.” —Darby Kane, international bestselling author of Pretty Little Wifeon The Other Mistress
 
“A thrilling tale full of suspense, lust, and betrayal. Williams has crafted such haunted characters with such twisted dynamics, you’ll not only trust none of them, but you won’t even be able to trust yourself by the last page!” —T. L. Finlay, author of Girls Without Tearson The Other Mistress
 
“This twisty thriller takes readers into a high-class, sinfully privileged world populated with characters who will stop at nothing for what they want. Williams stretches out the tension as readers wonder what Lola did to hurt Ivy and whether their shared past will be revealed. With diabolical turns and surprises at every corner, it’s an ideal summer read.” —Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) for The Perfect Ruin
 
“A fast-paced, psychological trip with a climax that will shock the most voracious readers. Recommended for fans of Alyssa Cole, Liv Constantine, and Megan Goldin.” —Library Journal on The Other Mistress
 
“[An] original and surprising thriller… Fans of The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, won’t be able to put this one down.” —Booklist on The Other Mistress
 
“An intriguing story that leaves you guessing just how far these women will go to get what they want. There's plenty of drama and spice to go around with this one!” —Shelly Ellis, author of The Three Mrs. Greys on The Other Mistress
 
“Williams does give both Melanie and Samira multiple dimensions; they're flawed but also strong and determined, and the twist at the end is a surprise.” —Kirkus Reviews on The Wife Before
 
“Williams is an award-winning author of romance and suspense novels; her tale of revenge will find an easy spot in fiction collections. Tailored for book clubs and for those who like to read about the sleazy side of rich elites.” —Library Journal on The Perfect Ruin
 
“Shanora Williams serves up an ice-cold revenge thriller set in the glamorous and steamy hot city of Miami.” —BookRioton The Perfect Ruin