Note: I received this book from the author/publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Like all of the other books in this series, this is a quick and engrossing read! I really like the dark tone the Stillhouse Lake series takes- this takes some seriously dark turns and covers gnarly topics. Bitter Falls follows Gwen's new role as a PI trying to locate a missing man, gone for 3 years. The story leads all around Tennessee, following threads, and chasing down the truth. All this, a dark cult first introduced in the previous book, and the characters we've grown to love adds up to a fun roller-coaster ride with some serious twists and turns. I fly through these books and can't put them down, I can't wait for the next book!

I liked the last book well enough--I'm reading the 4th book in the series, after all--but I found that I enjoyed this one a little bit more than the last. Although it followed similar themes, it had a kind of vibe that reminded me of John Connolly's Charlie Parker series, aka my favorite book series. If the Stillhouse Lake series moves forward--and it appears it will--then I'd like to see more of Gwen doing PI work. I think it's an excellent way for things to stay fresh and for Gwen to stay active rather than risk becoming reactive.

And thank you to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing this copy for review.

‏I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

Bitter Falls is the fourth book in Rachel Caine's Stillhouse Lake series. To give a fair review, I read the earlier books and I am so glad I did. I will publish reviews on those, but this one will concern only Bitter Falls.

Gwen Proctor, working as a P.I., is tasked with investigating a cold case missing person. As usual with Gwen, things with this case, are not as simple as they seem. The entire family is pulled into the case while trying to stay away from the Hillbilly Mafia who wants Gwen and her family gone. Of course, you can not forget about the internet trolls and the Lost Angels.

As with the other books in the series, this book was difficult to put down. The story is fast-paced and, after Wolfhunter, the family is not able to pretend to "be normal" for long. By making Gwen a P.I, Rachel Caine has ensured this series will be able to continue with new and different cases in each book. I know I look forward to the next adventure of Gwen, the kids, Sam, and their friends/supporters.

Heartbreak Bay, the 5th book in Stillhouse Lake series is available to pre-order.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 2/9/20.

The author is a master at creating tension! I have read well past my bedtime or stayed in my car to listen because I had to finish this scene or that crisis. These books are so well written, great characters and story. I would suggest starting at the beginning with Stillhouse Lake.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
I just love this series. It is always full of twists that you don't see coming. This book did not seem as fast paced as the others in the series and it took me longer to get through. But I still enjoyed it and will continue to read any books in this series. I give it 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you’re a fan of thrillers, and definitely if you’re a fan of Rachel Caine, you must read this. I am afraid of spoiling it, but this is a great continuation of Gwen Proctor’s arc from clueless wife of a serial killer to bad ass private investigator.

3.5 Gina, Sam, and her kids are always having something bad happen to them and in this 4th book in the series, Gina is set-up, Lanny has a run-in with some high school baddies, and a cult has the bad sense to go after the family. It's a good thriller and though I like the series, I'm hoping it's done with this one, since I just want them to magically have a good life from now on.

I loved this book. It was exciting! It was thrilling! It was full of twists and turns! I couldn’t put it down.!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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You probably already know that Stillhouse Lake is one of my favorite series. The 4th installment, Bitter Falls, came out on January 21st and I was lucky enough to get an ARC from netgalley. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone, but don’t. The main reason why I love this series is the badass main character that is Gwen. I looove her and will continue to read about her and her family until Rachel Caine is finished writing about them. Love a good cult story, too! These are action-packed and suspenseful. For readers who like an unputdownable and dark thriller. Number 5, Heartbreak Bay, out next year?!
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So good! I've loved this series so far! Glad I checked them out. I think if I hadn't read the first 3 books I would've been a little lost reading this one. Highly recommend this series and author.

Gwen is a great lead character

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stillhouse Lake #4..... I could keep going to #44 if Rachel Caine kept going. As always, Gwen Proctor finds herself in a battle with shady, dangerous people. Sometimes it gets a bit unbelievable, but it is always fun and fast paced. Another great mystery.

Bitter Falls once again finds Gwen Proctor in the trouble with her neighbors and a psycho cult. Stillhouse Lake is less friendly by the minute as the local criminal element wants Gwen and the media attention that surrounds her gone. Under threat from the local crime family, Gwen leaves town to investigate the disappearance of a young man. In a fast paced thriller, Gwen must solve a case and rescue those she loves, proving once again that she is a woman not to be trifled with. Action packed and full of suspense, Bitter Falls leaves you gasping once again as Gwen Proctor is the epitome of the ultimate survivor and mother. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

Absolutely loved this book. Gwen Proctor is the heroine everyone needs in their life. She's no nonsense and not afraid to kick some tail when it needs to be done.

This is the fourth installment of the "Stillhouse Lake" series and every single one has been captivating and hard to put down. Bitter Falls is the same, gripping and a definite page-turner!

Gwen is ready to focus on someone else's drama and is digging into a few cases in her new job as a P.I. After wrapping one up another lands on her lap, finding a missing college student named Remy. Did he leave on his own? Was he kidnapped? Did something happen to him?

Gwen follows the cold case and is eager to get out of dodge after an incident with her daughter gets the local drug lords banging on her door again. Just when all seems to be going ok all hell breaks loose and Gwen will stop at nothing to protect Sam and her kids.

This book flips from viewpoint to viewpoint through the book and keeps the suspense racked from the first page to the last page. Some suspended belief is needed since it's hard to believe one person could find themselves in THIS MANY ordeals but it's still an engaging read. I love Gwen and how fierce she is but I also love the kids and Sam too.

Overall it's a solid addition to the series and one that fans of the prior novels will enjoy. Reading the earlier segments I don't think is quite necessary but it is helpful for the backstory that really isn't gone into detail.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This a great addition to the series. Gwen is now a PI investigating other cases and she typically has a good sense of people and situations, yet she is not infallible. I love her boss and the characters in this series in general.

This story takes Gwen and her family into danger once again. Which leads me to the only issue I have with the series... how many times will her family be in danger? How many times will we get the 'Gwen go save your family' scenario. I'm hoping the next book in the series skips this bit and just gives us a good Gwen investigation separate from anything in her history.

If you are able to put everything Gwen's family has been through in the past out of your mind, this is a great story on its own. There is an interesting storyline and growth of some characters and relationships. It is a very enjoyable read.

This is a series I would definitely recommend to others, however I would not suggest reading them immediately one following the other. A slight gap between books is better to the repetition of some themes.

Bitter Falls owes a lot to the previous books in the series. While it has a compelling story at its heart, and I continue to love Gwen Proctor as character, I wouldn't have rated it so highly if I hadn't loved Stillhouse Lake, Killman Creek and Wolfhunter River so much.

The premise is intriguing. Young men disappearing. A secretive cult that no one can find. Connections to Wolfhunter River. Through her new job with the private investigation firm, Gwen is tasked with the case of a man who vanished after a night out at a club. There's been no trace of him since that night, and his family are fracturing under the weight of grief. His anguished mother lives in his old apartment, and his father just wants to move on.

Gwen follows the clues and finds the young woman last seen with him that evening. As things get crazier and crazier in Stillhouse Lake (and her children continue to annoy the hell out of me), events transpire, and Gwen hits the road to save the asses of those she loves. As you can tell, I'm trying to avoid spoilers here!!!

Things I liked:

1) Gwen. She's a great character, with a lot of grit and intelligence.
2) The overall mystery. It's interesting.

Things I was meh about:

1) The similarities with Wolfhunter River. Bitter Falls almost seemed like a bit of a continuation of the book, but in many ways, it was almost a copy. The cult was similar, etc.
2) Gwen's kids. BLECH.
3) Sam. Not in love.

Things I hated:

1) Vee. I cannot tell you how much I'm not a fan. And her becoming a main character would be a dealbreaker for me in the series.

I'm giving Bitter Falls four stars because Rachel Caine is a great writer, and the mystery itself is fascinating. The overall story arc here is a powerful one (the woman recovering from her serial killer husband), and I think there's so much potential. Generally, I think Bitter Falls is the weakest of the series, but I'm looking forward to seeing what Caine does next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The 4th book, BitterFalls, in the Stillhouse Lake series did not disappoint, if possible, it had more drama and action than Wolfhunter (book 3). While these books could be read independently, they really are best when read as a series.
This book picks up with Gwen Proctor, Sam Cade and Gwen’s 2 teenage children still living at Stillhouse Lake. Gwen is now working as a Private Investigator and her work is the center of this book. Gwen is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young collage boy. In doing so she unknowingly opens a much larger case and causes her family to be in harms way.
There is plenty of action with twist and turns throughout this book. Rachel Caine brought just enough of book 3 in without it feeling overtold. I would recommend this binge worthy series!

So good! I'm loving this series. I'm so glad I checked it out over the past few months. Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.5/5 stars
The Stillhouse Lake series by Rachel Caine has been one of my favorites! I have recommended the first book to so many people who have also enjoyed it.
I was excited to read this 4th book and it did not disappoint. Trouble seems to follow Gwen, Sam and the kids. First few chapters were slow but then it picked up and I was on the edge of my seat wanting to find out what happens next! As always, the last 2 chapters make me hold my breathe :-p
I am a big fan of the way Rachel Caine tells a story and will definitely read more of her novels in the future!

Yet again another riveting tale in the saga of Gwen Proctor. She truly is one of my fictional heroes and reminds me a lot of another fictional character in a crime series by Ann Frasier, Elise Sandberg. Gwen has been through a lot over the past couple years and just when you think she’ll catch a break one more thing is hurdled at her. I absolutely love Gwen and her two kids, Connor and Atlanta, as well as the hunk Sam. These are characters that are extremely likable, relatable and very easy to get attached to. It was a fast paced book as always, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page! As usual, I couldn’t put it down and am left with an ache for the next book of the series. I just don’t know how Rachel Caine does it, but I don’t ever want her to stop. If you haven’t read this series yet then I highly recommend!!