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The Swimmer
A deviously twisty novel of psychological suspense about secrets, neighbors, a need to belong, and murder by the award-winning author of The Maid’s Diary.
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
349 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 2024
About the author
Loreth Anne White
87 books5,529 followersLoreth Anne White is an Amazon Charts, Washington Post, and Bild bestselling author of thrillers, mysteries, and suspense. With over 3 million books sold around the world, she is an ITW thriller award finalist, a three-time RITA finalist, an overall Daphne du Maurier Award winner, Arthur Ellis finalist, and winner of multiple industry awards.
A recovering journalist who has worked in both South Africa and Canada, she now calls Canada home. She resides in the Pacific Northwest, dividing time between Victoria on Vancouver Island, a ski resort in the Coast Mountains, and a rustic lakeside cabin in the Cariboo.
When she’s not writing or dreaming up plots, you will find her on the lakes, in the ocean, or on the trails with her dog where she tries—unsuccessfully—to avoid bears. For more information on her books please visit her website at lorethannewhite.com
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A recovering journalist who has worked in both South Africa and Canada, she now calls Canada home. She resides in the Pacific Northwest, dividing time between Victoria on Vancouver Island, a ski resort in the Coast Mountains, and a rustic lakeside cabin in the Cariboo.
When she’s not writing or dreaming up plots, you will find her on the lakes, in the ocean, or on the trails with her dog where she tries—unsuccessfully—to avoid bears. For more information on her books please visit her website at lorethannewhite.com
Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Loreth.Anne....
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Loreth
Or via Instagram: lorethannewhite
Visit her at www.lorethannewhite.com
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September 10, 2024
September 27, 2019-
Jerrin Beach-7 AM
Chloe Cooper is walking her mom’s elderly dog, Brodie when she witnesses a jet ski emerge from the mist and rain. There is a swimmer in its path, but the driver doesn’t appear to see her. She hears the “thuck” as the jet ski hits the swimmer. And, then watches as he turns around, not to help, but to finish the job.
“It’s Criminal: She’s Been Watching You-The Chloe Cooper Story” is the brand new season of the TV show born from the true crime podcast produced by Trinity Scott and Gio Rossi. (introduced to us in her earlier book-Beneath Devil’s Bridge”) They will cover the crime, and the involvement of its socially awkward witness, Chloe.
Turns out she was a bit of a VOYEUR and STALKER in addition to being an Artist, autodidact, bartender, dog walker and caregiver to her terminally ill mom.
Readers become privy to the events that occurred “After the Hit and Run” for one chapter - before shifting to “Before the Hit and Run” for the FIRST HALF of the book-with a few chapters of “It’s Criminal” sprinkled in.
This is when the SECRETS of Chloe’s new neighbors, Jemma, the glamorous influencer for women in their 60’s and her husband, Adam a renowned surgeon, will get exposed-many of them because they live in a house with no blinds…
Expect to return to “The HIT AND RUN” and “AFTER THE HIT AND RUN” in the second half of the book.
This is where the TWISTS and MISDIRECTION that Loreth Anne White is known for, will really start to catch you by surprise!!
And, one in particular made my JAW DROP to the floor!
It’s one of my favorites by the author and it CAN be read as a stand-alone.
TW: Cancer
AVAILABLE NOW!
Thank You to Montlake for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. It was my pleasure to offer a candid review!
Jerrin Beach-7 AM
Chloe Cooper is walking her mom’s elderly dog, Brodie when she witnesses a jet ski emerge from the mist and rain. There is a swimmer in its path, but the driver doesn’t appear to see her. She hears the “thuck” as the jet ski hits the swimmer. And, then watches as he turns around, not to help, but to finish the job.
“It’s Criminal: She’s Been Watching You-The Chloe Cooper Story” is the brand new season of the TV show born from the true crime podcast produced by Trinity Scott and Gio Rossi. (introduced to us in her earlier book-Beneath Devil’s Bridge”) They will cover the crime, and the involvement of its socially awkward witness, Chloe.
Turns out she was a bit of a VOYEUR and STALKER in addition to being an Artist, autodidact, bartender, dog walker and caregiver to her terminally ill mom.
Readers become privy to the events that occurred “After the Hit and Run” for one chapter - before shifting to “Before the Hit and Run” for the FIRST HALF of the book-with a few chapters of “It’s Criminal” sprinkled in.
This is when the SECRETS of Chloe’s new neighbors, Jemma, the glamorous influencer for women in their 60’s and her husband, Adam a renowned surgeon, will get exposed-many of them because they live in a house with no blinds…
Expect to return to “The HIT AND RUN” and “AFTER THE HIT AND RUN” in the second half of the book.
This is where the TWISTS and MISDIRECTION that Loreth Anne White is known for, will really start to catch you by surprise!!
And, one in particular made my JAW DROP to the floor!
It’s one of my favorites by the author and it CAN be read as a stand-alone.
TW: Cancer
AVAILABLE NOW!
Thank You to Montlake for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. It was my pleasure to offer a candid review!
September 12, 2024
So Loretta wins the golden trophy for the best character development ever! Really good, nice plot line. I wouldn't expect anything less from this author.
July 19, 2024
4.5*
I'm watching you…👀
Chloe Cooper has never really fit in. She tries to stay under the radar, never drawing any attention her way.
She does however, entertain herself by observing other people. Her latest fixation is Jemma and Adam, who moved into the monstrosity of a home across the alley.
With Chloe’s apartment conveniently located on the third floor she can easily keep a close eye on this couple.
Walking her mother’s dog along the beach on a cold, foggy morning Chloe witnesses someone brutally murdering a swimmer. She knows better than to get involved. But she just can’t help herself…and calls the police.
Chloe knows that once the call is made Pandora’s box will be opened. And there would be no going back! Oh Chloe!🤦🏼♀️
A deviously clever twisty tale of obsession, betrayal and revenge. For me, that's a trifecta for the perfect thriller!
And Loreth Anne White knows how to weave it all together, presenting readers with an absolutely unputdownable read!
Hope this one is on your summer reading list! I can’t wait to see your thoughts too!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake
I'm watching you…👀
Chloe Cooper has never really fit in. She tries to stay under the radar, never drawing any attention her way.
She does however, entertain herself by observing other people. Her latest fixation is Jemma and Adam, who moved into the monstrosity of a home across the alley.
With Chloe’s apartment conveniently located on the third floor she can easily keep a close eye on this couple.
Walking her mother’s dog along the beach on a cold, foggy morning Chloe witnesses someone brutally murdering a swimmer. She knows better than to get involved. But she just can’t help herself…and calls the police.
Chloe knows that once the call is made Pandora’s box will be opened. And there would be no going back! Oh Chloe!🤦🏼♀️
A deviously clever twisty tale of obsession, betrayal and revenge. For me, that's a trifecta for the perfect thriller!
And Loreth Anne White knows how to weave it all together, presenting readers with an absolutely unputdownable read!
Hope this one is on your summer reading list! I can’t wait to see your thoughts too!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake
September 29, 2024
My mind is blown. Like it properly exploded. I knew going into The Swimmer that I was in for a treat. After all, Loreth Anne White is not only a virtuoso of the written word, but her dynamic characters, killer twists, and unforgettable plots have easily made her one of my auto-buy authors. Unsurprisingly, this novel not only delivered in spades, but it also raised the stakes for whatever White comes up with next. Finely layered, twisty in the extreme, and thoroughly unguessable, it was easily my favorite by White…at least so far.
The storyline was downright sublime. Fast-paced right off the bat, there wasn’t a slow moment throughout the onion-like plot. Told via multiple POVs and dual timelines, it unfurled genuinely as dirty schemes were concocted and well-hidden lies were revealed. But the twists were what took this from great to utter mind f*** level status. Quite literally jaw-dropping, they delivered one gasp-inducing shock after the other right up until the perfectly plotted conclusion.
And then there was the format. I mean, how brilliant was it of White to intersperse true crime podcast transcripts into the plot? Through them she let clues drop left, right, and center. At first I thought it was going to give the whole shebang away before I was ready. Boy was I wrong! After all, when it came down to that final reveal, I was 100% floored. Even better, it returned Trinity Scott to the scene who we were originally introduced to in the awe-inspiring Beneath Devil’s Bridge.
As for the characters, I was duly impressed. Complex, expertly honed, and with depth to their personas, they each felt completely original yet also utterly realistic. Between an eccentric stalker and the unlikeable duo who were the focus of her attention, the plot came alive as their situation unraveled. By the gripping finale, I was wholeheartedly sold on the fallout from all that occurred even if I could’ve done with a bit more of a ruinous solution.
All in all, White most certainly did it again. With short cliffhanger chapters, addictive misdirection, and plot charging drama, there wasn’t a thing not to love. Thanks to a creepy stalker vibe and a devious atmosphere you could cut with a knife, I was over the moon to find White’s characteristic relentless suspense page after page. Needless to say, I recommend this with every fiber of my heart, body, and soul. So go on. Order this book now. Yes, right now. I’m waiting... Rating of 5+ stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
Thank you to Loreth Anne White and Montlake for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: September 10, 2024
Scroll down for my potentially plot spoiling trigger list.
Trigger warning: hit-and-run, stalking, cancer, infidelity, death of a parent, alcoholism, knife violence
The storyline was downright sublime. Fast-paced right off the bat, there wasn’t a slow moment throughout the onion-like plot. Told via multiple POVs and dual timelines, it unfurled genuinely as dirty schemes were concocted and well-hidden lies were revealed. But the twists were what took this from great to utter mind f*** level status. Quite literally jaw-dropping, they delivered one gasp-inducing shock after the other right up until the perfectly plotted conclusion.
And then there was the format. I mean, how brilliant was it of White to intersperse true crime podcast transcripts into the plot? Through them she let clues drop left, right, and center. At first I thought it was going to give the whole shebang away before I was ready. Boy was I wrong! After all, when it came down to that final reveal, I was 100% floored. Even better, it returned Trinity Scott to the scene who we were originally introduced to in the awe-inspiring Beneath Devil’s Bridge.
As for the characters, I was duly impressed. Complex, expertly honed, and with depth to their personas, they each felt completely original yet also utterly realistic. Between an eccentric stalker and the unlikeable duo who were the focus of her attention, the plot came alive as their situation unraveled. By the gripping finale, I was wholeheartedly sold on the fallout from all that occurred even if I could’ve done with a bit more of a ruinous solution.
All in all, White most certainly did it again. With short cliffhanger chapters, addictive misdirection, and plot charging drama, there wasn’t a thing not to love. Thanks to a creepy stalker vibe and a devious atmosphere you could cut with a knife, I was over the moon to find White’s characteristic relentless suspense page after page. Needless to say, I recommend this with every fiber of my heart, body, and soul. So go on. Order this book now. Yes, right now. I’m waiting... Rating of 5+ stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
Thank you to Loreth Anne White and Montlake for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: September 10, 2024
Scroll down for my potentially plot spoiling trigger list.
Trigger warning: hit-and-run, stalking, cancer, infidelity, death of a parent, alcoholism, knife violence
September 10, 2024
🔥🔥 Happy Publication Day 🔥🔥
Holy Mother of Gawd…. If there ever was a day that I didn’t want to go to work ….TODAY IS THAT DAY! 😭
-That’s what I said to myself earlier yesterday. Then I proceeded to finish late into the night until 4am. Wow! What a phenomenal ride this was! (Reviewed at an earlier date)
The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White is one hell of a BANGER! Shocking Twists just keep coming! This might be her best work yet! It’s made it to the top of 2024, favorite of the year!
Lonely neighbor, dog walker and creepy snoop stalks her neighbors. Meet Chloe. The couple across the way are so fascinating to Chloe. However, something is just not right about them.
Chloe witnesses a murder. The swimmer. From there, this story goes balls to the wall! The tension in this so extreme that my heart literally raced the whole last half!
A deep look into depths of what drives humans and the evil that lurks there. The characterization is riveting! You will long and root for one particular character all the way until the end!
💥Told as part documentary and past events, with Trinity back in action ( from Beneath Devils Bridge)!
One not to be missed! Favorite of 2024! 5 ⭐️ If you can’t afford to purchase this lovely gem, just pawn your boyfriend’s PlayStation or sell a kidney! FOR REAL! DON’T MISS OUT!
💥 Huge gratitude to Loreth, Montlake and NetGalley for the phenomenal opportunity! 💥
Publication date September 10, 2024
Holy Mother of Gawd…. If there ever was a day that I didn’t want to go to work ….TODAY IS THAT DAY! 😭
-That’s what I said to myself earlier yesterday. Then I proceeded to finish late into the night until 4am. Wow! What a phenomenal ride this was! (Reviewed at an earlier date)
The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White is one hell of a BANGER! Shocking Twists just keep coming! This might be her best work yet! It’s made it to the top of 2024, favorite of the year!
Lonely neighbor, dog walker and creepy snoop stalks her neighbors. Meet Chloe. The couple across the way are so fascinating to Chloe. However, something is just not right about them.
Chloe witnesses a murder. The swimmer. From there, this story goes balls to the wall! The tension in this so extreme that my heart literally raced the whole last half!
A deep look into depths of what drives humans and the evil that lurks there. The characterization is riveting! You will long and root for one particular character all the way until the end!
💥Told as part documentary and past events, with Trinity back in action ( from Beneath Devils Bridge)!
One not to be missed! Favorite of 2024! 5 ⭐️ If you can’t afford to purchase this lovely gem, just pawn your boyfriend’s PlayStation or sell a kidney! FOR REAL! DON’T MISS OUT!
💥 Huge gratitude to Loreth, Montlake and NetGalley for the phenomenal opportunity! 💥
Publication date September 10, 2024
September 30, 2024
Outstanding psychological thriller with a lot of twists and vibes from Alfred Hitchcock's movies. The Rear Window stems from Chloe, a socially awkward dog walker, bartender and care giver, who watches her neighbors through binoculars. She witnesses a murder on her daily walk. As she watches a swimmer run over twice by a jet ski, she calls it in to the police. At this point, you will also hear her overbearing and difficult mom pinpointing her flaws, as if she were from the Psycho movie. She happens to be in her 40's and a caregiver with hardly a social life.
The wealthy and prestigious neighbors Chloe watches are Jemma, an influencer in her 60's, and Adam, a renowned surgeon. They have their own difficulties and losses after two of their children died. A lot of surprises and lies scattered along the way making this one a fun, entertaining thriller. An awesome job by the narrator Reba Buhr.
The wealthy and prestigious neighbors Chloe watches are Jemma, an influencer in her 60's, and Adam, a renowned surgeon. They have their own difficulties and losses after two of their children died. A lot of surprises and lies scattered along the way making this one a fun, entertaining thriller. An awesome job by the narrator Reba Buhr.
May 25, 2024
4+
Loner Chloe Cooper is a creature of routine. Every morning at 6:30, she walks her mother’s age of dog to the beach where there’s another creature of habit in a swimmer who she likes to watch. Chloe is very much an outsider, a looker on, a watcher even. Her life is very different to that of her new neighbours in Jemma and Adam Spengler, the latter being a well-known surgeon. The pair are hoping for a fresh start after some tragic losses, but both are harbouring secrets. Jemma is uncomfortable in their new home which has very large windows and she has the sensation of being watched. Perhaps they are Chloe‘s new obsession. One wet and foggy early morning while Chloe walks the beach, she watches in horror as the swimmer is deliberately targeted by a rider on a jet ski. It’s safe to say that some lives will never be the same again.
This is a good addictive read with one twist so jaw dropping that I nearly fall off a sofa I’m perching on (true!). The first half is probably stronger than the second but it’s still a twisty read with some clever misdirection from the author, which I really enjoy. The moral of that is to never assume. It’s far from being a simple tale and has several layers to it to it which involves the characters back stories which is intriguing. The storytelling is intense, it’s full of tension, it makes you uneasy, there’s a strong sense of claustrophobia and it’s full of atmosphere. I enjoy the way it plays out with an ‘imperfect’ ending which fits well and one part gladdens my heart.
The characterisation is an extremely strong element of the novel. Chloe is fascinating, she’s uncomfortable in her own skin (the author uses one clever metaphor to highlight this) and she makes me feel uncomfortable too. She’s a product of her upbringing that’s for sure. As for the Spenglers they’re totally unlikeable and again there’s a lot to unpack here. I’ll leave the ‘joys’ of their personalities for future readers to discover for themselves. All face and abyss of one kind or another, what are they capable of??? Secrets, secrets and more secrets!
Overall, another gripping read from a must read author and one I can recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Montlake for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
This was a great buddy read with Jayme, Marilyn, Susan, DeAnn and Mary Beth!
Loner Chloe Cooper is a creature of routine. Every morning at 6:30, she walks her mother’s age of dog to the beach where there’s another creature of habit in a swimmer who she likes to watch. Chloe is very much an outsider, a looker on, a watcher even. Her life is very different to that of her new neighbours in Jemma and Adam Spengler, the latter being a well-known surgeon. The pair are hoping for a fresh start after some tragic losses, but both are harbouring secrets. Jemma is uncomfortable in their new home which has very large windows and she has the sensation of being watched. Perhaps they are Chloe‘s new obsession. One wet and foggy early morning while Chloe walks the beach, she watches in horror as the swimmer is deliberately targeted by a rider on a jet ski. It’s safe to say that some lives will never be the same again.
This is a good addictive read with one twist so jaw dropping that I nearly fall off a sofa I’m perching on (true!). The first half is probably stronger than the second but it’s still a twisty read with some clever misdirection from the author, which I really enjoy. The moral of that is to never assume. It’s far from being a simple tale and has several layers to it to it which involves the characters back stories which is intriguing. The storytelling is intense, it’s full of tension, it makes you uneasy, there’s a strong sense of claustrophobia and it’s full of atmosphere. I enjoy the way it plays out with an ‘imperfect’ ending which fits well and one part gladdens my heart.
The characterisation is an extremely strong element of the novel. Chloe is fascinating, she’s uncomfortable in her own skin (the author uses one clever metaphor to highlight this) and she makes me feel uncomfortable too. She’s a product of her upbringing that’s for sure. As for the Spenglers they’re totally unlikeable and again there’s a lot to unpack here. I’ll leave the ‘joys’ of their personalities for future readers to discover for themselves. All face and abyss of one kind or another, what are they capable of??? Secrets, secrets and more secrets!
Overall, another gripping read from a must read author and one I can recommend.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Montlake for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.
This was a great buddy read with Jayme, Marilyn, Susan, DeAnn and Mary Beth!
September 16, 2024
I DOVE INTO "THE SWIMMER"....
and never wanted to come up for air.
From start to finish, I could not remove my headphones.
Yes, it was that good!
Loreth Anne White is brilliant and in a league of her own.
This book was pacey, refreshingly different, and impossible to predict.
The book's well-orchestrated plot was twisty with strong and ultra-compelling characterizations.
Be prepared to be jolted by the book's multiple twists and GOL (Gasp Out Loud) moments.
I listened to the audiobook read by Reba Buhr, who did a superb job with the narration.
Once again, talented and prolific author Loreth Anne White made a "splash" with a new release.
Sadly, Brilliance Audio declined my NetGalley ARC request.
😭😥😭
Fortunately, the book was released by Kindle Unlimited's Books with Narration and was eagerly and instantly downloaded by this loyal Loreth Anne White fan.
"The Swimmer" wins the gold.
🥇🎖️👏
All the stars!
⭐🌟⭐🌟🌟
One of my besties of 2024.
September 18, 2024
Chloe Cooper lives a small life caring for her ailing mother when she isn't bartending at the local watering hole. She's socially awkward but very good at observing people from a distance. When her glamorous new neighbors move into the glass mansion across the alley she grabs her binoculars to take a little peak into their lives. Unfortunately, her curiosity comes at a cost when she finds she's become entwined in a situation that will be very difficult to untangle herself from.
This was a decent enough book though I felt I've read this story many times before. Perfect on the outside couple that has a rotten core at it's heart. An unreliable narrator we don't know that we can trust. A backstory alluded to as to why Chloe is the way she is. Been there, done that. Though I can say White does nail a couple of twists that will keep the reader turning the pages so kudo's for that. So, yeah, this is a good one but I just can't call it a great one. 3.5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for my complimentary copy.
This was a decent enough book though I felt I've read this story many times before. Perfect on the outside couple that has a rotten core at it's heart. An unreliable narrator we don't know that we can trust. A backstory alluded to as to why Chloe is the way she is. Been there, done that. Though I can say White does nail a couple of twists that will keep the reader turning the pages so kudo's for that. So, yeah, this is a good one but I just can't call it a great one. 3.5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for my complimentary copy.
August 10, 2024
Water Works.
This is the fifth book I’ve read by the author and all five have been hits including this one.
The Swimmer is a tour de force for psychological thriller fans with a twisted path and a trio of sneaky unbalanced main characters. Two of which are particularly diabolical as a married couple at odds with each other. The domestic suspense box should also be ticked as the gloves come off during their marital show downs.
Our three main characters are so despicable that it’s almost cliche. However, Ms. White works them seamlessly into the plot and I was distracted by their shenanigans to where I didn’t give it much thought beyond “these people are awful”. In the hands of a less talented writer their makeup might have appeared too contrived.
A minor detail I loved in the first few pages was a description of an elderly dog “Brodie” that sounded derogatory but was filled with endearment. Only a pet lover could infuse the affection (and a little humor) portrayed in that paragraph detailing Brodie’s bug eyes, stinkiness, and hesitation to "do his business”.
This was a fun group read with Ceecee, Marilyn, Jayme, DeAnn, and Mary Beth with everyone contributing to a spirited whodunnit discussion. I loved the camaraderie as it’s rare for group schedules to align.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Montlake Books for my advance review copy
This is the fifth book I’ve read by the author and all five have been hits including this one.
The Swimmer is a tour de force for psychological thriller fans with a twisted path and a trio of sneaky unbalanced main characters. Two of which are particularly diabolical as a married couple at odds with each other. The domestic suspense box should also be ticked as the gloves come off during their marital show downs.
Our three main characters are so despicable that it’s almost cliche. However, Ms. White works them seamlessly into the plot and I was distracted by their shenanigans to where I didn’t give it much thought beyond “these people are awful”. In the hands of a less talented writer their makeup might have appeared too contrived.
A minor detail I loved in the first few pages was a description of an elderly dog “Brodie” that sounded derogatory but was filled with endearment. Only a pet lover could infuse the affection (and a little humor) portrayed in that paragraph detailing Brodie’s bug eyes, stinkiness, and hesitation to "do his business”.
This was a fun group read with Ceecee, Marilyn, Jayme, DeAnn, and Mary Beth with everyone contributing to a spirited whodunnit discussion. I loved the camaraderie as it’s rare for group schedules to align.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Montlake Books for my advance review copy
September 15, 2024
the setup…
Chloe Cooper is a 40-year old bartender living in a modest apartment, caring for her ailing mother. She’s socially awkward and her world doesn’t extend much beyond work, caretaking and daily walks of her mother’s aging dog Brodie. When new neighbors Dr. Adam and Jemma Spengler move into the “Gloom House” across the street, Chloe takes stalker-ish interest in Jemma. He’s a renowned surgeon and she’s a lifestyle influencer who just moved to Vancouver from Ontario. Jemma has an early morning swimming routine, which coincides with Chloe’s walk with Brodie. As she watches the swimmer on one foggy morning, a jet ski collides with the woman and it’s obviously intentional.
the heart of the story…
It’s just impossible to say much more without ruining the experience other than more about these characters. Chloe calls the Spengler home the Gloom House because of its ugly architectural design and predominance of glass, which allowed her to witness a lot from her own apartment window. The Spenglers have lots of secrets, individually and as a couple. Chloe unwittingly gets in the middle of all this, way over her head.
the narration…
Wow. It’s really hard to believe there was only one person giving voice to this story! Buhr’s mastery of character distinctions included an elderly British woman who I thought was a second performer. Just outstanding work!
the bottom line…
Buckle up and get ready for a bumpy, twisty roller coaster of a ride! This was brilliant characterization and plotting. Every time I thought I knew what was what, a new wrinkle would emerge. And, part of the story includes a podcast about the crime. I’m a fan of the author and this is just next level writing. Run, don’t walk or wait, to get this book, preferably on audio.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
Chloe Cooper is a 40-year old bartender living in a modest apartment, caring for her ailing mother. She’s socially awkward and her world doesn’t extend much beyond work, caretaking and daily walks of her mother’s aging dog Brodie. When new neighbors Dr. Adam and Jemma Spengler move into the “Gloom House” across the street, Chloe takes stalker-ish interest in Jemma. He’s a renowned surgeon and she’s a lifestyle influencer who just moved to Vancouver from Ontario. Jemma has an early morning swimming routine, which coincides with Chloe’s walk with Brodie. As she watches the swimmer on one foggy morning, a jet ski collides with the woman and it’s obviously intentional.
the heart of the story…
It’s just impossible to say much more without ruining the experience other than more about these characters. Chloe calls the Spengler home the Gloom House because of its ugly architectural design and predominance of glass, which allowed her to witness a lot from her own apartment window. The Spenglers have lots of secrets, individually and as a couple. Chloe unwittingly gets in the middle of all this, way over her head.
the narration…
Wow. It’s really hard to believe there was only one person giving voice to this story! Buhr’s mastery of character distinctions included an elderly British woman who I thought was a second performer. Just outstanding work!
the bottom line…
Buckle up and get ready for a bumpy, twisty roller coaster of a ride! This was brilliant characterization and plotting. Every time I thought I knew what was what, a new wrinkle would emerge. And, part of the story includes a podcast about the crime. I’m a fan of the author and this is just next level writing. Run, don’t walk or wait, to get this book, preferably on audio.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
Thanks to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
September 28, 2024
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper enjoys watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. When glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and her husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon, move into the house across the alley from the apartment building where Chloe lives with her ailing mother, she becomes obsessed with Jemma. The story takes place in the Pacific Northwest near Greater Vancouver, BC (Canada).
The story is told from the viewpoints of different characters in segments of Befores and Afters - the hit and run, the murders - interspersed with excerpts from a television production called "It's Criminal" featuring the story of Chloe Cooper six years after the events in the book. The story is twisty and nerve-wracking with lots of secrets. The characters are an interesting mix and, although none of them are especially likeable, I felt some sympathy for Chloe. The ending wrapped everything up nicely with certain characters getting what they deserved. Recommended reading!
My thanks to Montlake via Netgalley for the opportunity to read a copy of this excellent novel. All opinions expressed are my own.
Publication Date: September 10, 2024
The story is told from the viewpoints of different characters in segments of Befores and Afters - the hit and run, the murders - interspersed with excerpts from a television production called "It's Criminal" featuring the story of Chloe Cooper six years after the events in the book. The story is twisty and nerve-wracking with lots of secrets. The characters are an interesting mix and, although none of them are especially likeable, I felt some sympathy for Chloe. The ending wrapped everything up nicely with certain characters getting what they deserved. Recommended reading!
My thanks to Montlake via Netgalley for the opportunity to read a copy of this excellent novel. All opinions expressed are my own.
Publication Date: September 10, 2024
August 5, 2024
A twisty psychological thriller!
Chloe is taking care of her mother who is dying from cancer. Besides being a caregiver, she is a bartender and a dog walker. Chloe who is a loner spends her time watching people. Her newest addiction is watching her new neighbors Jemma and Dr. Adam Spengler, from her apartment window.
Every morning Chloe takes her mother's dog for a walk on Jerrin's beach. Then, one morning Chloe witnesses a jet ski hitting a swimmer and then returning to hit the swimmer again. Chloe believes there is a connection between the swimmer and her new neighbors.
The swimmer had me turning the pages quickly. As I read, I started liking Chloe and was rooting for her. Jemma felt manipulative to me and I wasn't sure about her.
Loreth Anne White always does a great job at piquing my interest from early on. This one was no exception. I liked the addition of multiple chapters "It's Criminal: The Chloe Cooper Story". It gave us so much more detail about what happened. The best part was seeing Trinity Scott in this one too. She was the podcaster from Beneath's Devil Bridge (which I enjoyed too).
I'm looking forward to her next book. Always.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Montlake via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Chloe is taking care of her mother who is dying from cancer. Besides being a caregiver, she is a bartender and a dog walker. Chloe who is a loner spends her time watching people. Her newest addiction is watching her new neighbors Jemma and Dr. Adam Spengler, from her apartment window.
Every morning Chloe takes her mother's dog for a walk on Jerrin's beach. Then, one morning Chloe witnesses a jet ski hitting a swimmer and then returning to hit the swimmer again. Chloe believes there is a connection between the swimmer and her new neighbors.
The swimmer had me turning the pages quickly. As I read, I started liking Chloe and was rooting for her. Jemma felt manipulative to me and I wasn't sure about her.
Loreth Anne White always does a great job at piquing my interest from early on. This one was no exception. I liked the addition of multiple chapters "It's Criminal: The Chloe Cooper Story". It gave us so much more detail about what happened. The best part was seeing Trinity Scott in this one too. She was the podcaster from Beneath's Devil Bridge (which I enjoyed too).
I'm looking forward to her next book. Always.
Cliffhanger: No
4/5 Fangs
A complimentary copy was provided by Montlake via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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August 19, 2024
Loreth Anne White writes psychological thrillers like no one else. This book is no different! And I think this may be her best work ever!
Our main character Chloe witnesses a swimmer's murder at the beginning of the novel. Subsequently, we get to see Chloe spying on her neighbors and her conviction that the husband killed the swimmer. Is she right, though?
Both the scene and the personalities of White's characters are expertly and effortlessly portrayed in her writing. Chloe Cooper, the main character, was incredibly well-written. Although she has a slightly strange personality, as I read more, I grew to like her.
This book's action begins right away and doesn't stop until the very end. It's far from being a straightforward story; it has several layers. This was so tense that throughout the entire last half, my heart was really racing! With a shocking twist that left me speechless, this is an enjoyable and captivating book. There was far more to this story than first appears.
Additionally, I thought it was great how this book used the modern technique of true crime reporting to provide views from other characters.
Loreth Anne White is a phenomenal psychological thriller author that creates unputdownable stories with unpredictable twists. If you enjoy books with shady characters and excellent story telling with jaw-dropping twist, you should read this book!
Our main character Chloe witnesses a swimmer's murder at the beginning of the novel. Subsequently, we get to see Chloe spying on her neighbors and her conviction that the husband killed the swimmer. Is she right, though?
Both the scene and the personalities of White's characters are expertly and effortlessly portrayed in her writing. Chloe Cooper, the main character, was incredibly well-written. Although she has a slightly strange personality, as I read more, I grew to like her.
This book's action begins right away and doesn't stop until the very end. It's far from being a straightforward story; it has several layers. This was so tense that throughout the entire last half, my heart was really racing! With a shocking twist that left me speechless, this is an enjoyable and captivating book. There was far more to this story than first appears.
Additionally, I thought it was great how this book used the modern technique of true crime reporting to provide views from other characters.
Loreth Anne White is a phenomenal psychological thriller author that creates unputdownable stories with unpredictable twists. If you enjoy books with shady characters and excellent story telling with jaw-dropping twist, you should read this book!
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July 12, 2024Deliciously addictive with a dark, voyeuristic heart, I loved every minute of this captivating thriller! The format switched between a true crime podcast/documentary, Chloe, who's a bit of an odd duck, and her new neighbors. This worked to keep the suspense and intrigue high. There were so many twists I didn't know which way to look! Bravo for another fantastic book.
September 8, 2024
Loreth Anne White writes some great thrillers, so I didn't hesitate to pick this one up when I saw it. I've enjoyed every single book I've read by this author.
Description:
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
My Thoughts:
Chloe Cooper is a creepy character who comes across as as a stalker - watching her neighbors with binoculars, finding ways to get into their house, messing with their things. She is socially inept, but has a job as a bartender (while she has held many different jobs previously, none seeming to last). The story takes off when Chloe witnesses a jet skier intentionally run over a swimmer. Events begin unfurling and theories abound. The story is well plotted and kept me guessing. I was so sure I had it figured out, only to be proven totally off-base. This book is recommended to anyone who likes a good thriller.
Thanks to Montlake through Netgalley for an advance copy.
Description:
Socially awkward Chloe Cooper divides her time between dog walking, bartending, caring for her ailing mother, and at a safe distance, watching people and inventing the stories of their lives. Like Chloe’s new neighbors: glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and Jemma’s husband, Adam, a renowned surgeon. They’re attractive, wealthy, and in a house of open windows, so exposed.
A move to the Pacific Northwest is supposed to be a fresh start for Jemma and Adam. It’s a renewed commitment to a marriage fractured by secrets. A chance to work through the tragic losses in their past. For Jemma, however, this new beginning also comes with an unnerving sensation that she’s being watched.
Then, on a fog-shrouded beach early in the morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. Her suspicions aroused, she suddenly sees her neighbors in a sinister new light. But as a detective and her partner close in, nothing is quite as it seems. Because the Spenglers are not the only ones with secrets. And Chloe isn’t the only one who’s been watching.
My Thoughts:
Chloe Cooper is a creepy character who comes across as as a stalker - watching her neighbors with binoculars, finding ways to get into their house, messing with their things. She is socially inept, but has a job as a bartender (while she has held many different jobs previously, none seeming to last). The story takes off when Chloe witnesses a jet skier intentionally run over a swimmer. Events begin unfurling and theories abound. The story is well plotted and kept me guessing. I was so sure I had it figured out, only to be proven totally off-base. This book is recommended to anyone who likes a good thriller.
Thanks to Montlake through Netgalley for an advance copy.
October 2, 2024
2.5 ⭐ Meh. A very mid book. One reveal was interesting.
May 9, 2024
Banger alert!! This book had me all turned around in the best possible way. I was fully prepared to give this book a 4-star rating until White stunned me into silence with her mic drop plot twist. My jaw literally dropped on the floor. There was so much more to this story than meets the eye. I loved every minute of this book and flew through it in a day. It was a compelling, intense read that hooked me right from the start. White's writing flows beautifully and perfectly depicts the scene and the nature of her characters. I wasn't sure at first about the podcast/movie interviews. I felt like they were giving away too much of the story, but boy was I wrong. Nothing is what it seems in this book. I highly recommend this one! White is a phenomenal psychological thriller author and I strongly encourage you to read her books!
Thank you to the author, Montlake, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!
Thank you to the author, Montlake, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!
September 23, 2024
Such a fun, twisty little mystery.
Chloe gets some new neighbors. She tends to keep to herself - with her jobs and her side hustles. She keeps her sick mom and her afloat. But she does like to watch. She likes to see what's going on with the neighbors and keep an eye on things. And yeah, sure, that might be with binoculars through windows.
This was a fun mystery. I liked the inserted podcast/documentary type parts that kept foreshadowing you knew some twists were coming. And yeah, I'd guessed a few things before the end but not some fine-tuned details that really did make my jaw drop. It's a rush, once I started I didn't want to stop. I really enjoyed this one!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Chloe gets some new neighbors. She tends to keep to herself - with her jobs and her side hustles. She keeps her sick mom and her afloat. But she does like to watch. She likes to see what's going on with the neighbors and keep an eye on things. And yeah, sure, that might be with binoculars through windows.
This was a fun mystery. I liked the inserted podcast/documentary type parts that kept foreshadowing you knew some twists were coming. And yeah, I'd guessed a few things before the end but not some fine-tuned details that really did make my jaw drop. It's a rush, once I started I didn't want to stop. I really enjoyed this one!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
September 10, 2024
This book is AMAZING! It kept me on my toes and I did not want to put it down. Be aware of the major side effect that Loreth Anne White gives,….. you will most definitely be losing out on sleep because you won’t be able to stop reading. I loved everything about this book and that ending was chef kiss!
After reading two of her books, she is an auto-read author for me!
While I read most of my gorgeous physical copy that was signed and gifted by White, I also wanted to give the audiobook a try. WOW, the narrator, Reba Buhr, knocked it out of the park.
*****Many thanks to Loreth Anne White for the gifted ARC and thanks to Brilliance Publishing for the ALC in turn for an honest review.
4.5 stars rounding up to 5 stars on Goodreads.
After reading two of her books, she is an auto-read author for me!
While I read most of my gorgeous physical copy that was signed and gifted by White, I also wanted to give the audiobook a try. WOW, the narrator, Reba Buhr, knocked it out of the park.
*****Many thanks to Loreth Anne White for the gifted ARC and thanks to Brilliance Publishing for the ALC in turn for an honest review.
4.5 stars rounding up to 5 stars on Goodreads.
August 28, 2024
Such a fun read!! If you enjoy books with lots of twists and turns, shady suspect characters and excellent story telling, give this a read!
“The swimmer” follows loner Chloe who is a bit of an outcast who enjoys observing people from the outside, never one to be included or noticed. By day she is a dog walker, by night she is a bar manager and in her spare time she likes to paint, depicting the depth of her loneliness onto the canvas.
When a surgeon with a god complex and a Hollywood glamour queen move in across the street her observing tendencies turn into obsession and stalking.
Following her morning routine of dog walking she witnesses the murder of an outdoor swimmer who is purposefully barrelled into by a jet ski rider.. twice. This event catapults the three of their lives together in a dangerous game that turns deadly.
There is lots of atmosphere and multiple elements to this plot and I definitely enjoyed the read! I loved the contrast between the plot story telling and a documentary surrounding the events.
Every character has an element of chaos in their lives and it is very interesting to see the psychology between a catastrophic trigger than can turn the every day person into a questionably insane or murderous individual.
This was my first book by this author, I LOVED her writing style, the pacing and flow of the book, the interesting characters and crazy storyline. I can’t wait to read more of her work.
Thank you to Montlake, Netgalley and Loreth Anne White for the EARC!
Publish date: September 10th
“The swimmer” follows loner Chloe who is a bit of an outcast who enjoys observing people from the outside, never one to be included or noticed. By day she is a dog walker, by night she is a bar manager and in her spare time she likes to paint, depicting the depth of her loneliness onto the canvas.
When a surgeon with a god complex and a Hollywood glamour queen move in across the street her observing tendencies turn into obsession and stalking.
Following her morning routine of dog walking she witnesses the murder of an outdoor swimmer who is purposefully barrelled into by a jet ski rider.. twice. This event catapults the three of their lives together in a dangerous game that turns deadly.
There is lots of atmosphere and multiple elements to this plot and I definitely enjoyed the read! I loved the contrast between the plot story telling and a documentary surrounding the events.
Every character has an element of chaos in their lives and it is very interesting to see the psychology between a catastrophic trigger than can turn the every day person into a questionably insane or murderous individual.
This was my first book by this author, I LOVED her writing style, the pacing and flow of the book, the interesting characters and crazy storyline. I can’t wait to read more of her work.
Thank you to Montlake, Netgalley and Loreth Anne White for the EARC!
Publish date: September 10th
September 16, 2024
Another beach holiday read and got this one done in a day. Phenomenal thriller with such an intensely poetic ending that almost had me in tears. This story had so many layers and I will read more Loreth Anne White books for sure.
May 5, 2024
Such a wonderful read!
Thank you to #NetGalley for the opportunity to provide my honest review of #TheSwimmer by @lorethannewhite
Another incredible suspense novel by Loreth Anne White. I am a fan of her other books, and The Swimmer did NOT disappoint.
The story is fast-paced and keeps the reader guessing in delicious ways all the way to the ending.
Chloe Cooper, who is caring for her dying mother, is so fearful of the world around her (The reader does get filled in on why this is by the end of the book). Chloe paints hauntingly beautiful canvases as a hobby. Gloria, an interested art gallery owner, says, “they capture aloneness… A sense of longing, yearning. I think this is something everyone can identify with.” They are compared to the works of Edward Hopper by multiple characters. Chloe’s secret though is that she often paints as the outsider looking in. She is a watcher. And the new neighbors across the alley, Dr. Adam Spengler and Jemma Spengler, make watching so much more compelling in their modern home with no curtains. Chloe becomes obsessed with Jemma, watching her house as well as Jemma’s daily swims in Jerrin Bay in the Pacific NW.
I appreciate that this novel’s characters are more mature. The women, in particular, are dealing with aging, parent caregiving, husband’s affairs, divorces and empty nests. Friendships play a large role in supporting this time in their lives. There are also five puppies in the story! Five paws with the five stars. This book uses the modern trope of true crime reporting to give insights from other characters from friends to the police investigator.
I highly recommend reading this book, publication date September 10, 2024. Thank you!
Thank you to #NetGalley for the opportunity to provide my honest review of #TheSwimmer by @lorethannewhite
Another incredible suspense novel by Loreth Anne White. I am a fan of her other books, and The Swimmer did NOT disappoint.
The story is fast-paced and keeps the reader guessing in delicious ways all the way to the ending.
Chloe Cooper, who is caring for her dying mother, is so fearful of the world around her (The reader does get filled in on why this is by the end of the book). Chloe paints hauntingly beautiful canvases as a hobby. Gloria, an interested art gallery owner, says, “they capture aloneness… A sense of longing, yearning. I think this is something everyone can identify with.” They are compared to the works of Edward Hopper by multiple characters. Chloe’s secret though is that she often paints as the outsider looking in. She is a watcher. And the new neighbors across the alley, Dr. Adam Spengler and Jemma Spengler, make watching so much more compelling in their modern home with no curtains. Chloe becomes obsessed with Jemma, watching her house as well as Jemma’s daily swims in Jerrin Bay in the Pacific NW.
I appreciate that this novel’s characters are more mature. The women, in particular, are dealing with aging, parent caregiving, husband’s affairs, divorces and empty nests. Friendships play a large role in supporting this time in their lives. There are also five puppies in the story! Five paws with the five stars. This book uses the modern trope of true crime reporting to give insights from other characters from friends to the police investigator.
I highly recommend reading this book, publication date September 10, 2024. Thank you!
September 22, 2024
5 stars! Fantastic read!
Chloe walks dogs, bartends, takes care of her ailing mother and watches people. Her new neighbors don’t even have blinds. Why do they seem to be fighting?
While walking her dog on the beach Chloe witnesses a chilling murder and decides she has to get involved.
This one was really difficult to put down!
Chloe walks dogs, bartends, takes care of her ailing mother and watches people. Her new neighbors don’t even have blinds. Why do they seem to be fighting?
While walking her dog on the beach Chloe witnesses a chilling murder and decides she has to get involved.
This one was really difficult to put down!
October 1, 2024
4.5 Stars
First time reading this author and loved this thriller.
Chole is an outcast to most people. She mostly keeps to herself while stalking different neighbours.
A new couple has just moved in next door and Chole starts stalking them.
One morning she's walking her dog and witnesses a swimmer get killed by a jetski. She's sure it's the new neighbour Gemma from next door.
Chole doesn't come forward right away as a witness as she's sure something sinister is going on.
Great domestic thriller with a few twists
First time reading this author and loved this thriller.
Chole is an outcast to most people. She mostly keeps to herself while stalking different neighbours.
A new couple has just moved in next door and Chole starts stalking them.
One morning she's walking her dog and witnesses a swimmer get killed by a jetski. She's sure it's the new neighbour Gemma from next door.
Chole doesn't come forward right away as a witness as she's sure something sinister is going on.
Great domestic thriller with a few twists
September 12, 2024
Another hit by White! I’ve loved all of her books! As her other books, this story is filled with twists and turns and bad people! Chloe is a socially awkward 40 year old who takes care of her cancer-ridden live-in Mother. She loves to spy on unsuspecting people and becomes obsessed with the rich neighbors across the street. She has an easy view inside this glass house. She is especially enamored with the woman who swims in the sea every morning at day break. She even walks with her elderly dog to spy on the woman each morning as she swims. Then, one morning she witnesses an unspeakable tragedy. This begins a whirlwind of events that leads to and climaxes into an ultimate betrayal! That’s all I can say but it is fast paced and breathless reading!
September 11, 2024
Excellent book! This is everything you could want in a thriller and more. Unreliable narrators, shady characters, murder, deceit, I can go on and on. I read this in less than a day I couldn’t put it down. From the very start I was thrown into this twisted story. I’m not surprised I loved this one - Loreth Anne White is becoming one of my favorite thriller authors this is not my first 5 star read by her and I know it won’t be my last. This is definitely in my top thrillers of the year!
Imagine you are out walking your dog near the water and you see someone on a jet-ski hit a swimmer who also happens to be your neighbor not once but twice almost as if they intended to hit a target. You are now a witness of murder. Seeing people you know in a new and sinister light can be jarring. Find out who killed the swimmer and why when you read this heart pounding thriller. It’s available on Kindle Unlimited as well!
Imagine you are out walking your dog near the water and you see someone on a jet-ski hit a swimmer who also happens to be your neighbor not once but twice almost as if they intended to hit a target. You are now a witness of murder. Seeing people you know in a new and sinister light can be jarring. Find out who killed the swimmer and why when you read this heart pounding thriller. It’s available on Kindle Unlimited as well!
August 30, 2024
My favorite by this author is Beneath Devil’s Bridge and I recommend it often. In fact, I’ve enjoyed all of her books and always look forward to a new one. There are quite a few unlikeable characters here which I love. There are a lot of twists, some I anticipated and some were surprises. While a lot of this may not be plausible, it certainly is entertaining and I finished it in a day! The narration by Reba Burh is excellent. 3.5/5
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