Into the Water
Book • 2017
Into the Water follows Julia 'Jules' Abbott, who returns to her childhood town of Beckford after her sister Nel is found dead in the Drowning Pool, a river spot notorious for suicides and mysterious deaths of women.
As Jules becomes the guardian of Nel's teenage daughter Lena, the story unravels secrets about the town's dark history and the women lost to the river.
The novel explores themes of memory, trauma, and the deceptive nature of appearances, with a suspenseful investigation into whether Nel's death was suicide or something more sinister.
The narrative also delves into complex family dynamics and past abuses, making it a twisting, atmospheric thriller.
As Jules becomes the guardian of Nel's teenage daughter Lena, the story unravels secrets about the town's dark history and the women lost to the river.
The novel explores themes of memory, trauma, and the deceptive nature of appearances, with a suspenseful investigation into whether Nel's death was suicide or something more sinister.
The narrative also delves into complex family dynamics and past abuses, making it a twisting, atmospheric thriller.
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