The House Across The Lake by Riley Sager • The author's mastery of the "millennial female voice" is what initially hooked me. Riley Sager effortlessly navigates the nuances of our generation, making the protagonist instantly relatable and at times insufferable. This skill becomes even more crucial in the face of the book's creepy atmosphere when the neighbor's drowning sets the stage for a chilling mystery – she's saved, then vanishes, leaving us unsettled as Casey, the main character, tries to get to the bottom of it. This is not your typical summer retreat; it's a masterclass in building suspense, where every ripple on the lake and creak of the floorboards becomes a potential clue.
