A young widow in a small lakeside town finds herself the target of a murder investigation while her home teeters on a deteriorating bluff, about to fall into Lake Michigan.
He swept me off my feet.
And now the ground beneath them is crumbling.
BookLife Prize Semi-Finalist 2024
What do you have to lose, Kate? That’s what my future husband Ryan asked as we stood on the bluff, gazing out at Lake Michigan.
Turns out, the answer is everything.
After a whirlwind romance, I left Manhattan for the quiet promise of Crest Lake. I thought my biggest challenges would be finding a job and adjusting to small-town life.
I was wrong.
My marriage unraveled. And a year ago, Ryan died in a car accident still shrouded in suspicion.
Now my once-idyllic lakefront home is in crisis. The bluff is crumbling. Property values are plummeting. Neighbors are at war over how to save their homes.
Then, on the night of a critical shoreline vote, my biggest rival turns up dead.
And suddenly, all eyes are on me.
I know what they’re thinking.
But I have secrets of my own—and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep them buried.
Because in Crest Lake, nothing stays hidden for long.
And the truth might destroy me long before the bluff does.
Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Sarah Pekkanen, and Lisa Jewell.
“Traymore is a master of layered tension, and she left me guessing until the last page.”
— Noelle W. Ihli, #1 bestselling author of Gray After Dark
"A gripping mystery with layers of psychological suspense and atmospheric intrigue. Read this book!" - Laurie Dove, USA Today bestselling author of Mask of the Deer Woman
"This was absolutely amazing! I was totally enthralled with this story from beginning to end, I could barely put it down, and when I finally read the last page, the house was dark, I was hungry, thirsty, needed to pee and my neck was stiff. But damn, it was worth it!" NetGalley Reviewer
"OMG! I loved this so much I read it in one sitting! Definitely reminds me of Lucy Foley, so those who enjoy Foley will love this one too!" NetGalley Reviewer
"With its high-stakes plot and complex characters, the novel is a masterclass in building tension and intrigue." -NetGalley Reviewer
"This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!" -NetGalley Reviewer
"This book was super! I was hooked from the beginning and could not put it down. The twists just kept coming. I highly recommend this book!" -Amazon Reviewer
