4 Stars
288 Pages
Publisher: Atria Books
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Genre: Fiction (Adult), General Fiction (Adult), Mystery, Thriller
David Clarke is a rich man, yet he is still controlled by his influential father. He invites his girlfriend, Faith, to spend the summer at the Clarke family’s summer house on the water. She receives fashion advice from her friend, Edna, and agrees to go. While packing, she notices a diamond ring in David’s suitcase. When they get to the house, Faith is surprised to find David’s father, Geoffrey, already there. He begins to occupy all of David’s time. Faith begins exploring the island and learns of its dark history with Alice, the missing and presumed dead teenager, and Henry, the recluse accused of her disappearance.
The book has a fast pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. If you like stories with family dynamics, you may enjoy reading this book.
