• Stillhouse Lake

  • Stillhouse Lake, Book 1
  • By: Rachel Caine
  • Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
  • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (20,993 ratings)

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Stillhouse Lake

By: Rachel Caine
Narrated by: Emily Sutton-Smith
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Publisher's summary

An Amazon Charts and USA Today bestseller.

Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom.

With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace.

But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake—and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed—or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. One thing is certain: she’s learned how to fight evil. And she’ll never stop.

©2017 Rachel Caine LLC (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved

Critic reviews

A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist, Mystery & Thriller

"In this rapid-fire thriller...Caine spins a powerful story of maternal love and individual self-realization."—Publishers Weekly

"Stillhouse Lake is a true nail-biter right up to the end."—Fresh Fiction

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Outstanding book! A must for suspense lovers...

This is an excellent book. The suspense is palpable and the build up is superb. This story is so realistic and so believable and so frustrating! My heart goes out to this woman even knowing that she is only a figment of the author's imagination.
Here she is happily going about her life not knowing that her husband is a serial killer. When the truth comes out accidentally she is called his helper and put on trial as an accomplice. She is acquitted but it doesn't matter to the townspeople or the internet stalkers, all those who believe she truly is guilty.
She changes her name, learns how to handle a gun and begins moving from place to place trying to stay anonymous. Somehow she keeps being tracked down and her ex husband continues to send her letters from behind bars.
When first one then a second body turns up at the lake she is living on, she once again finds herself the center of attention and a suspect in the murders.
This is an author I will definitely watch for new books.
Emily Sutton-Smith does a fabulous job narrating.
This book has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!
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Edge of the seat read

If you could sum up Stillhouse Lake in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant, shocking, believable

What was one of the most memorable moments of Stillhouse Lake?

A mom's love for children. Her perseverance.

Which scene was your favorite?

Finding her children and putting all the pieces together.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed very little. Brought to tears several times.

Any additional comments?

Got this book as a Prime member First Reads offer in June 2017. Purchased audible narration and waited until July 1st to read.

Highly recommend this book.

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Engaging and Unexpectedly Good!

Ooooh! Don't miss this one. It is a very good story with superior narration and offers the best kind of mystery, twists and turns, deception, and grand finish. I like everything about this book -- even though I wasn't expecting it to be such a standout. Can't give clues or would tarnish the listening experience!

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Worst

Worst reading I've ever heard! Very robotic and I question if it was a human

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Twists and turns

Great book! I didn’t want it to end! I love a book that I can’t guess the end. And this one kept me guessing till the very end.

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amazing!

love that at the very very end, BOOM! hit with the twist! enjoyed it thoroughly!

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A Riveting Thriller with an Unforgettable Heroine

This author hooks readers from the beginning and doesn't let go. Suspenseful plot with visceral detail.

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Story and performance good audio quality less than desired

Good Story line and a suspenseful twists and turns.

The problem I had was with the audio. The audio would drop a word or part of a word often. You can still follow the story it was just annoying

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Great suspense story!

I love mysteries and stories of suspense. I picked this title up when it was on sale and just decided to listen one day. The story grabbed me from the start and I had a hard time turning it off. The point of view of this story, the ex-wife of a serial killer, was very unique and the twists and turns held my attention and kept me guessing. I cannot wait to read the next story in the series.

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Could not put it down!

Great storyline, kept the suspense going from beginning to end. Cannot wait to read next in the series.

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