The Lake

The truth lies just beneath the surface…

Kate's world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. She’s convinced it wasn’t just a tragic accident, but no one will listen.

Then, six years later, Kate unearths Michael’s lost diary and realises she may finally be able uncover what really happened that night.

But as she delves deeper, she begins to realise that she didn’t really know her son – or the people in his life – at all. And that, sometimes, secrets are better left submerged…

An absorbing, emotionally-charged and addictive page-turner that will keep you gripped into the dark hours, perfect for fans of Linda Green and Teresa Driscoll.

Readers love The Lake:

‘Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter

‘One of the best debut novels I have read – compelling, claustrophobic and captivating’ Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave

'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea

• Set between Dorset and Scotland, this is an atmospheric and claustrophobic psychological suspense novel about loss and revenge, in which a grieving mother becomes convinced the death of her teenage son was not an accident.
• Perfect for fans of Linda Green, Claire Douglas and Louise Jensen, this is an acutely written tale of the lengths a mother will go to for her child.
• Winner of Avon’s Big Issue writing competition, Louise Sharland is a big supporter of the work the Big Issue do, as she also works with the homeless community, working as a Work and Learning Coach for Crisis UK.

Competition: Stolen Sisters;Just like the Other Girls;One Moment;Keep Her Quiet. by;Louise Jensen;Linda Green;Jane Corry;Clare Mackintosh;Nuala Ellwood;Erin Kinsley;Jackie Kabler;Shalini Boland;Teresa Driscoll;Claire Douglas;Emma Curtis