These Still Black Waters

Jess Lambert, Book 1

De: Christina McDonald

Narrado por: Angela Dawe, Erin Bennett, Ellen Quay

Two women struggle toward a dark truth as a killer avenges the sins of the past in a twisting novel of suspense by the USA Today bestselling author of Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie, and The Night Olivia Fell.

After a violent home invasion, Neve Maguire returns with her daughter to Black Lake, her childhood summer home, hoping for a fresh start. But when the body of a woman is found floating among the reeds in the lake behind her house, she fears she has made a horrible mistake.

Neve is hiding secrets, though. Detective Jess Lambert can tell. Recently back after her own personal tragedy, Jess knows what it’s like to live with skeletons in your closet, and she’s sure Neve has a few of her own.

When another woman’s body is found, Jess and Neve are forced to confront a horrible truth. Because one thing is clear: the darkness of the past is waiting. And the secrets of Black Lake are only just beginning to surface.

©2023 Christina McDonald (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The narrators—Angela Dawe, Erin Bennett, Ellen Quay—abound with talent. Bennett, a seasoned narrator, pours her emotions into Neve, and the fear and confusion she portrays are genuinely felt. With her husky voice and Michigan accent, Dawe gives voice to men and women characters. Her passionate portrayal of Lambert's troubles is especially skillful. Quay has an expressive voice that chillingly embodies the murderer's focused hunt. An auspicious start to a captivating new series. Mystery/crime fans will be delighted.”—Library Journal

“Atmospheric and inventive, Christina McDonald’s These Still Black Waters pulled me in on page one and held tight. In this haunting and beautifully written thriller chock full of secrets that won’t stay buried, McDonald is a masterful storyteller. A truly nightmarish trip to the lake guaranteed to keep readers enthralled.”—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest

“These Still Black Waters has it all: electric writing, complex characters, a touch of the supernatural, and whiplash twists guaranteed to keep you up long past your bedtime.”—Jess Lourey, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Quarry Girls

Ghost story

It was a great mystery with an ending that had a huge twist, however - it is most of all just a supernatural ghost story with much tragedy.

Suspense and thrill at its finest

I love the way Christina has evolved in her story telling. Her characters are so real you continue to wonder how they are long after finishing the story! Your best work thus far
Can’t wait for book 2!

Nice twist

Great story! I liked the pacing as well. So glad this is part of a series so I can continue the story of the main character.

Great one for October

This was a perfect Audible listen for the month of October. Murders center back to something from the past but who is committing them? A spooky old house and basement … who believes in ghosts?! Good one for this time of year! Included with Kindle Unlimited.

Thrilling

I love the characters and their journeys. There’s never a dull moment. The twist at the end was priceless