The Girl in the Lake

Lauren Oliver

£22.00

Kate Willis, a psychiatrist and researcher for unexplained extraordinary human experiences, is called to investigate the case of a six-year-old Massachusetts girl who claims to remember details of a past life. As usual, Kate expects to find a simple explanation. Instead, she is shocked to discover that the child seems to know eerie details about Kate’s childhood friend, Becca, who vanished one summer fifteen years ago. Forced to confront her own memories of that fatal summer evening, Kate must piece together two mysteries that threaten to overcome her.

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Publish Date: 07/05/2026

Description

Don't miss this twisty mystery novel full of suspense by Lauren Oliver, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Karin Slaughter!

Kate Willis, a psychiatrist and researcher for unexplained extraordinary human experiences, is called to investigate the case of a six-year-old Massachusetts girl who claims to remember details of a past life.

As usual, Kate expects to find a simple explanation. Instead, she is shocked to discover that the child seems to know eerie details about Kate's childhood friend, Becca, who vanished one summer fifteen years ago.

Forced to confront her own memories of that fatal summer evening, Kate must piece together two mysteries that threaten to overcome her…

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'A sharp and harrowing mystery . . . I inhaled this book like a gulp of fresh air after a long swim' Lauren Thoman

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'10 out of 10 highly recommend!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Some books grab you right away & pull you in… This IS one of those books' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Additional information

Weight 520 g
Dimensions 236 × 164 × 32 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

320

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K