The House Across the Lake

by Riley Sager · 2022

When widowed actress Casey Fletcher retreats to her family’s quiet lake house in Vermont, she seeks solace in bourbon, binoculars, and the simple pleasure of watching the glamorous couple across the water. Tom Royce, a powerful tech innovator, and his stunning former‑model wife Katherine appear to live a flawless life—until a sudden rescue on the lake pulls Casey into their world. As a budding friendship with Katherine deepens, cracks begin to show in the couple’s perfect façade, and when Katherine vanishes, Casey’s suspicion turns to Tom. Yet the truth lurking beneath the placid surface is far more twisted than she imagined, forcing her to confront dark secrets that will change everything. Riley Sager delivers a relentless, psychological thriller packed with sharp characters and a jaw‑dropping climax that keeps readers guessing until the final page.