It Happened on the Lake

By: Lisa Jackson

Narrated by: Elisabeth Ashby

In an intense, twisty, Hitchcockian standalone spin on Rear Window from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a woman returns to the Oregon town where a nightmare unfolded 20 years ago—and is waiting to engulf her again. For fans of J.T. Ellison, Paula Hawkins, Karin Slaughter, and Riley Sager.

The huge Victorian house on Lake Twilight belongs to Harper Reed Prescott, as does the private island on which it sits. Harper wants little to do with either. Twenty years ago, Harper’s grandmother died suspiciously while in her care, on the same night that Harper’s boyfriend disappeared. His body was never found, and no charges were filed. But the rumors haven’t faded. There have been other deaths, other accidents. All revolving around Harper and her family.

Now Harper’s marriage is over, her college-age daughter is estranged, and Harper just wants to sell the property and make a fresh start. Except returning to the lake has stirred everything up again. Whispers. Memories. And the persistent feeling that, as she gazes out at the houses across the water, she’s being watched in turn.

The whole town has always thought Harper has something to hide, and they’re right. But she might have even more to fear . . .

©2025 Lisa Jackson, LLC. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

so many twist and turns !

of course I pre-ordered this book ! I love lisa jackson and I almost own every single book she has ever written! ( I'm still missing 3 maybe 4 but I'm soooo close ) this one was worth the wait! it is a stand alone book which is not my favorite usually but in this case there was so many twist and turns and detail and characters! I will be starting it over and literally just finished ! a must read ( all lisa jackson books no matter the genre are a must read ) but this is up a level even for ms jackson !

Suspenseful

Lisa Jackson’s books are ones I’ve read/listened to for years. They have all been really amazing. This is no different. Though, I’ve noticed that in her books there is a romance that blooms in every book. This one didn’t really have it so much in the present. It’s not a complaint because I’ve quit reading romance but it was different. This one really kept me on the edge of my seat. I almost forgot how brilliant Lisa Jackson really is. Worth the listen. It was a great storyline. I’m also a fan of the “rear window” aspect of this books. That was a brilliant one by Hitchcock and is one of my favorite old time movies.

Characters were well developed.

Trouble at first because of the time periods, then I understood the value of switching. The ending was a surprise and that was great. Good read.

the lake the money the greedy people in this world

the book was great couldn't put it down at all .. the author was amazing like normal the narrator was perfect

Underrated

Packed with twists and turns—I was sure I had it all figured out, but the story still managed to completely catch me off guard (which I absolutely love). And the bold move of saving all the juiciest reveals for the last 150 pages? Brilliant. I was literally on the edge of my seat, yelling at the book.

The lake and the Reed Mansion cast a moody, Gothic atmosphere that deepens the mystery beautifully. As the detectives peel back layers of past deaths, the plot unfolds in all the right ways. Creepy, clever, and so much fun to read.

“Life isn’t so bad. It’s just exactly what you make it.”

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