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Whispers of the Lake

Description:

A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, and a tangle of shocking lies converge at a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams – perfect for readers of Liv Constantine, Tarryn Fisher, Kellye Garrett, and Caroline Kepnes.

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 . . .

Rose soon discovers that Eve has vanished without her purse and passport—even after booking a trip abroad. The personable cabin owners’ accounts of Eve's stay just don’t add up . . . and most of the town's initially hospitable inhabitants become increasingly less helpful . . .

Rose's instincts tell her the solution lies somewhere in Eve's—and Sage Hill's—past. To get answers, she’ll have to ask inconvenient questions, stumble onto shocking truths, and face vicious attempts on her life. But some truths are best left alone. And secrets Rose never saw coming could easily sink her, and her future, without a
trace . . .


Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Shanora Williams
 
“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
 
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside. Everyone in this book is terrible, but I mean that in the best way possible. Williams is so incredible at writing her characters that despite the horrible things they do, you still want to root for them.”
—Off the Shelfon The Perfect Ruin
 
"
The Other Mistress is a deliciously wild ride! 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 Wife 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

About the Author

Shanora Williams is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five suspense and romance novels, including her traditional publishing debut, The Perfect Ruin, a selection of the Target Diverse Book Club. She began self-publishing in 2012 and first landed on the New York Times bestseller list when she was only nineteen years old. She lives with her husband and three sons near Charlotte, NC and can be found online at ShanoraWilliams.com.

Reviews:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly Good Read

G. · July 20, 2025

This is a compelling debut novel by Shanora Williams that offers a nuanced exploration of friendship dynamics. The narrative skillfully examines a complex relationship rooted in deep emotional connections and subtle character imperfections, resulting in a suspenseful storyline with unexpected plot developments that consistently challenge the reader's perceptions. This will not be my last reading of this author s work..

5.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED READ. Thank me later :D.

J.P. · October 10, 2025

AMAZING thriller. I finish this book within 3 days. When I say I could not put the book down. I downloaded this on my Kindle App on my iPad. Every page I read, I wanted to know what comes next. I did not suspect the ending to be the ending and was just wowed. Definitely going to give Shanora's other books a try. Recommended read for October!

3.0 out of 5 stars Average Book

M.T.R.N. · October 13, 2025

I think I read too many thrillers, because this book felt like every other thriller books I've read before- nothing extra or exciting brought to the table. I liked the multiple POV (Rose's and then Eve's diary entries) and it definitely held the story together nicely. I think the whole point of Eve having a sister was to motivate Rose to look into Eve's disappearance, she brought nothing else to the story otherwise. I was not really wowed with the reveal, and the entire ending was just alright.For me, three star ratings are average and it doesn't mean the book was bad.

4.0 out of 5 stars plot twist

D.G.D. · June 25, 2025

Whispers of the Lake is a twisty, emotionally charged thriller that keeps you guessing. Rose, a successful journalist, is struggling in her personal life when her former best friend Eve disappears from a secluded lake cottage. Despite their fallout, Rose sets out to uncover what happened and walks into a small town filled with secrets, lies, and danger.I loved the eerie setting, the complexity of the characters, and the fast pace. Eve’s journal entries added depth and suspense, while the emotional tension between the two women gave the mystery real heart. The final twist wasn’t earth shattering, but it tied the story together nicely and kept me engaged until the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars Will the lake give the answer

S. · June 27, 2025

Oh, we all have that friend that we can't handle, and we distance ourselves from them. Yet when something happens to that friend, we drop everything to help them. This is the story of Rose and her friend Eve.Eve is a travel vlogger. She and Rose grew up together and were best friends, until Rose caught Eve is a strange circumstance. This becomes the last straw for Rose and she distances herself from Eve. Eve's sister calls frantic one day because she has not heard from her in a while; this causes Rose to investigate what has happened to her friend.The investigation leads Rose to a small town and some strange people. Everyone feels like a suspect in Eve's disappearance. Many blocks are placed in Rose's way but she still powers on looking for her lost friend.Eve also leaves clues in her journal but will Rose discover what has happened to Eve before sometime happens to her? Whispers of the Lake is a page turner, and who you think may have done something to Eve on one page, the next chapter, you may have a new suspect.This is one of the best crime thrillers I have read this quarter.Reasons I enjoyed this book:Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Page-turner, Twisted, Unpredictable, Wonderful characters

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Solid Shanora Williams Hit!

M.R. · July 5, 2025

Shanora Williams did it again! She created some serious heat with this one.I enjoyed this book. I felt that in ways the book was more than a mystery than a psychological thriller. But, most times both play hand and hand. I believe this was Mrs. Williams' intention. 😀The book, to me, felt like a slow burn, which is okay because it was needed. We all needed to know and understand the characters and all of their quirks. I thought Mrs. Williams did this flawlessly.I would recommend others to read WHISPERS OF THE LAKE. It's campy, creepy, and wickedly good!I can't wait to read the next Shanora Williams thriller!

5.0 out of 5 stars SMH crazy

a.w. · July 23, 2025

This book had so many twist and turns that I just made you say: I give up 🤦🏾‍♀️ Eve suffered so much pain and trauma as a child that she let it affect her as an adult. She became the envy and jealous friend to Rose. Eve was the type of person “if I’m not happy no one else will be happy” 😡 Now there was good old Rose who just had to be the friend who cared about everyone around her and play captain save a friend. Eve would had to stay missing once you told me I was going to some crazy backwoods small town. Girl get somebody else to do it 🤣

3.0 out of 5 stars My 2 Cents🪙🪙

S. · September 29, 2025

Overall Rating(1-5): 3.5⭐️Pace: MediumStrong Character Development: YesFavorite Character: RoseMy Two Cents 🪙🪙: I enjoyed this book. I discovered the author this year and have read several of her book. I have been pleased with all of them. Rose was better than  me. Eve really needed some help, and Rose's husband typical man. 🙄 I  liked the mystery and twist. This book has secrets, lies, and unhealed trauma.

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Whispers of the Lake

Product ID: U1496745841
Condition: New

4.1

Whispers of the Lake-0
Type: Paperback

AED9833

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, and a tangle of shocking lies converge at a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shanora Williams – perfect for readers of Liv Constantine, Tarryn Fisher, Kellye Garrett, and Caroline Kepnes.

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 . . .

Rose soon discovers that Eve has vanished without her purse and passport—even after booking a trip abroad. The personable cabin owners’ accounts of Eve's stay just don’t add up . . . and most of the town's initially hospitable inhabitants become increasingly less helpful . . .

Rose's instincts tell her the solution lies somewhere in Eve's—and Sage Hill's—past. To get answers, she’ll have to ask inconvenient questions, stumble onto shocking truths, and face vicious attempts on her life. But some truths are best left alone. And secrets Rose never saw coming could easily sink her, and her future, without a
trace . . .


Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Shanora Williams
 
“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
 
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside. Everyone in this book is terrible, but I mean that in the best way possible. Williams is so incredible at writing her characters that despite the horrible things they do, you still want to root for them.”
—Off the Shelfon The Perfect Ruin
 
"
The Other Mistress is a deliciously wild ride! 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 Wife 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

About the Author

Shanora Williams is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five suspense and romance novels, including her traditional publishing debut, The Perfect Ruin, a selection of the Target Diverse Book Club. She began self-publishing in 2012 and first landed on the New York Times bestseller list when she was only nineteen years old. She lives with her husband and three sons near Charlotte, NC and can be found online at ShanoraWilliams.com.

Reviews:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly Good Read

G. · July 20, 2025

This is a compelling debut novel by Shanora Williams that offers a nuanced exploration of friendship dynamics. The narrative skillfully examines a complex relationship rooted in deep emotional connections and subtle character imperfections, resulting in a suspenseful storyline with unexpected plot developments that consistently challenge the reader's perceptions. This will not be my last reading of this author s work..

5.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED READ. Thank me later :D.

J.P. · October 10, 2025

AMAZING thriller. I finish this book within 3 days. When I say I could not put the book down. I downloaded this on my Kindle App on my iPad. Every page I read, I wanted to know what comes next. I did not suspect the ending to be the ending and was just wowed. Definitely going to give Shanora's other books a try. Recommended read for October!

3.0 out of 5 stars Average Book

M.T.R.N. · October 13, 2025

I think I read too many thrillers, because this book felt like every other thriller books I've read before- nothing extra or exciting brought to the table. I liked the multiple POV (Rose's and then Eve's diary entries) and it definitely held the story together nicely. I think the whole point of Eve having a sister was to motivate Rose to look into Eve's disappearance, she brought nothing else to the story otherwise. I was not really wowed with the reveal, and the entire ending was just alright.For me, three star ratings are average and it doesn't mean the book was bad.

4.0 out of 5 stars plot twist

D.G.D. · June 25, 2025

Whispers of the Lake is a twisty, emotionally charged thriller that keeps you guessing. Rose, a successful journalist, is struggling in her personal life when her former best friend Eve disappears from a secluded lake cottage. Despite their fallout, Rose sets out to uncover what happened and walks into a small town filled with secrets, lies, and danger.I loved the eerie setting, the complexity of the characters, and the fast pace. Eve’s journal entries added depth and suspense, while the emotional tension between the two women gave the mystery real heart. The final twist wasn’t earth shattering, but it tied the story together nicely and kept me engaged until the end.

5.0 out of 5 stars Will the lake give the answer

S. · June 27, 2025

Oh, we all have that friend that we can't handle, and we distance ourselves from them. Yet when something happens to that friend, we drop everything to help them. This is the story of Rose and her friend Eve.Eve is a travel vlogger. She and Rose grew up together and were best friends, until Rose caught Eve is a strange circumstance. This becomes the last straw for Rose and she distances herself from Eve. Eve's sister calls frantic one day because she has not heard from her in a while; this causes Rose to investigate what has happened to her friend.The investigation leads Rose to a small town and some strange people. Everyone feels like a suspect in Eve's disappearance. Many blocks are placed in Rose's way but she still powers on looking for her lost friend.Eve also leaves clues in her journal but will Rose discover what has happened to Eve before sometime happens to her? Whispers of the Lake is a page turner, and who you think may have done something to Eve on one page, the next chapter, you may have a new suspect.This is one of the best crime thrillers I have read this quarter.Reasons I enjoyed this book:Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Page-turner, Twisted, Unpredictable, Wonderful characters

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Solid Shanora Williams Hit!

M.R. · July 5, 2025

Shanora Williams did it again! She created some serious heat with this one.I enjoyed this book. I felt that in ways the book was more than a mystery than a psychological thriller. But, most times both play hand and hand. I believe this was Mrs. Williams' intention. 😀The book, to me, felt like a slow burn, which is okay because it was needed. We all needed to know and understand the characters and all of their quirks. I thought Mrs. Williams did this flawlessly.I would recommend others to read WHISPERS OF THE LAKE. It's campy, creepy, and wickedly good!I can't wait to read the next Shanora Williams thriller!

5.0 out of 5 stars SMH crazy

a.w. · July 23, 2025

This book had so many twist and turns that I just made you say: I give up 🤦🏾‍♀️ Eve suffered so much pain and trauma as a child that she let it affect her as an adult. She became the envy and jealous friend to Rose. Eve was the type of person “if I’m not happy no one else will be happy” 😡 Now there was good old Rose who just had to be the friend who cared about everyone around her and play captain save a friend. Eve would had to stay missing once you told me I was going to some crazy backwoods small town. Girl get somebody else to do it 🤣

3.0 out of 5 stars My 2 Cents🪙🪙

S. · September 29, 2025

Overall Rating(1-5): 3.5⭐️Pace: MediumStrong Character Development: YesFavorite Character: RoseMy Two Cents 🪙🪙: I enjoyed this book. I discovered the author this year and have read several of her book. I have been pleased with all of them. Rose was better than  me. Eve really needed some help, and Rose's husband typical man. 🙄 I  liked the mystery and twist. This book has secrets, lies, and unhealed trauma.

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