The Lake - by Natasha Preston (Paperback)

About the Book

Seventeen-year-old best friends Esme and Kayla return to Camp Pine Lake as counselors in training, but the dark secret they have been hiding for nine years is back to haunt them.

Book Synopsis

The instant New York Times bestseller!

Hot on the heels of The Twin, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back with a scary and suspenseful read about a summer camp filled with dark secrets.

Esme and Kayla once were campers at Camp Pine Lake. They're excited to be back this year as CITs (counselors in training). Esme loves the little girls in her cabin and thinks it's funny how scared they are of everything--spiders, the surly head counselor, the dark, boys . . . even swimming in the lake! It reminds her a little of how she and Kayla used to be, once. Before . . . it happened.

Because Esme and Kayla did something bad when they were campers. Afterwards, the girls agreed to keep it secret. They've moved on--or so they say--and this summer is going to be great. Two months of sun, s'mores, and flirting with the cute boy counselors. But then they get a note. THE LAKE NEVER FORGETS. And the secret they've kept buried for so many years is about to resurface.

Review Quotes

Praise for THE LAKE:

A New York Times bestseller
A USA TODAY bestseller
A Publishers Weekly bestseller

"[T]he strong buildup...leads to a shockingly satisfying finale. An eerie thriller reminiscent of summer horror movies that will keep readers on edge."--Kirkus

Praise for Natasha Preston:

This fast-paced thriller will be a hit.-SLJ, on The Twin

A deeply disturbing tale that explores what can push someone to kill and what people will do to survive. . . . keeps tensions high to the final page. -PW, on The Lost

Preston weaves a terrifying tale. . . . A fast-paced, plot-driven page-turner. -Kirkus, on The Lost

Keeps readers on edge. . . . A great addition to the thriller shelves. Recommended for fans of Stephen King, Jennifer Barnes, and Ally Carter. -SLJ, on You Will Be Mine

Preston is skilled in building an atmosphere of paranoia and claustrophobia. -PW, on You Will Be Mine

Preston's latest mystery reads like an homage to a nostalgic Fear Street novel. . . . An enjoyable blend of mystery and horror. -Booklist, on You Will Be Mine

A fresh take on a murder mystery thriller. Rich with plot twists and suspense, readers will not want to put it down. -VOYA, on You Will Be Mine

Will keep readers intrigued. -SLJ, on Awake

Ripped-from-the-headlines. -SLJ, on The Cellar

About The Author

Natasha Preston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar, The Cabin, Awake, You Will Be Mine, The Lost, and, her latest, The Twin. A UK native, she discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online--and hasn't looked back. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer. Visit Natasha online at natashapreston.com and follow @AuthorNPreston on Twitter and @authornatashapreston on Instagram.