"Oh My Godfrey"!!!

One look at the cover and the fact that my fave author wrote it, my heart pounded & pulse raced when I started it, and it was EVERYTHING!!
What. A. Ride this complex story took me on. Vast spectrum of emotions scattered like clues on the pages. My task to piece them together, like investigative reporter for Premier Daily, Rose Gibson. Her EX best friend, eve castillo has gone missing. We're both now on the case.

"All I know is no matter how hard Karma hits me, I’m ready for her.
Whatever she gives me, I’ll probably deserve it. "

Here's the conundrum. Her one time bestie is now her sworn enemy...for good reason. Succumbing to the compassionate heart, she traces Eve's footsteps back to Sage Hill, North Carolina in lake Aquila Cottage- Twilight Oaks.
I loved Rose, but was super intrigued and fascinated by warped morality owner Eve. Her layers upon layers were incredible, not completely evil or vixen, she has dark grey shaded personality. Almost shallow and selfish, she emerges as a girl drowning with hands up to call for help or clutch a lifeline.

"The sad thing is, I’m not afraid of Lincoln. Yes, he hits me. Yes, he’s abusive. But I’m not afraid. Maybe that’s why I keep going back. No one can protect and hurt me like he can. The pain and pleasure are a powerful combination. "

Being a social media influencer, her abused psyche hunts for likes, & followers just to fill the empty hole hole in her soul forever craving for love. comparing herself to Rose, she wants Rose's life, career, family. It's a slippery mental slope, playing with danger comes on its heels. Anything for the climbing popularity
Side characters lend a helping hand in darkening the swirling cloud of mystery. Reed Brothers, sheriff uncle, neighbours of aging couple and a wholesome family...all are suspect at one point or the other.

"This was bigger than me. A monster with so many heads that just kept growing more. "

The buildup to the vanished mystery is Amazing. shanora's tight grip on the plot, slick narrative keeps the story taut lije a tightly wound string. You can feel the tension, heart jumping at every tiny noise of twig breaking, footsteps following and silhouettes running past windows.
I swear my hair stood on end in every chapter. I could even hear the ominous music playing in the background. To say my heart was in my mouth, is an understement. It pounded hard at every twist and turn, almost ready to jump out of my chest. All my predictions and deciphers were WRONG!
Did. Not. See. The. Villain. Coming!!!!

As far as psychological, crime thrillers go..this one is Top Notch
If you like heart hammering, racy crime dramas, this book is a Must Read
5 ominous stars for Poser Girl
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I was hooked from beginning to end! Whispers of the Lake had me fully invested—every character had me side-eyeing and second-guessing, and Shanora really kept me on my toes the entire time. The suspense was perfectly paced, and the twist? Wild! What’s even crazier is that with how well this was written, she still could’ve taken the ending even further, and I would’ve followed her there without question. This was such a satisfying read. Easy 5 stars from me!

Investigative reporter, Rose Howard, is exhausted and her marriage is on the rocks. Her former best friend, Eve, seems to have vanished and now she is drawn into the mystery of where she has gone.
This was a reasonably fast paced mystery with some very unlikeable characters. It was interesting and twisty and while it was my first by the author, I would definitely read more in the future.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. WOW ! This book was amazing from start to finish. I am not much of a thriller reader but baby this book was a 10/10. I didn’t want to put the book down at all to the point I had to stop because I didn’t want it to finish lol. The plot twist had my jaw on the floor!!!! The writing was easy to read and follow along. I will definitely be reading this authors backlist!!

How is this the first Shanora Williams book I’ve read? It certainly won’t be the last ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This story was phenomenal. Williams’ writing and characters absolutely drew me in from the first page. Rose, the MC and investigative reporter trying to find her missing childhood friend is strong, capable, and a force to be reckoned with. I could practically feel the eerie suspense throughout and despite the conflicting feelings that Rose had towards her friend, the drive to find answers was admirable. I wish that some of the side characters had been more developed and felt that the final reveal could have had a bit more substance behind it.

Will highly recommend for readers looking for a domestic thriller while you’re at the lake…but I can confirm, lake or no lake this is a must read.

Huge thank you for the ARC!

I love a good thriller that keeps me guessing. Rose, found herself entangled in deceit from her best friend, Eve. But when Eve goes missing, Rose can’t resist the urge to step up and search for her. Despite the betrayal, Rose’s unwavering friendship for Eve drives her to confront the truth.

Rose is a formidable character, unapologetically tough and determined to face any challenge head-on. Eve, on the other hand, is self-absorbed and selfish, but beneath her surface lies a deep sense of vulnerability and inner turmoil. This thriller delivers a perfect blend of mystery, action, and unconditional love. Every character in the book contributes to the compelling storyline, making it a captivating read.

I couldn’t resist finishing this book in just two nights. I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn’t wait to discover what happened next. The ending was satisfying and left me feeling fulfilled. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing this ARC. My opinions are my own.

A psychological thriller that had me locked in from page 1 to the epilogue. Lust, betrayal, suspense and emotional depth. Everybody was on my suspect list until proven innocent. This is a great book to pull you out of a reading slump.

I really enjoyed reading this book, kept me interested and guessing until the very end.i would read more books by this author.

Shanora Williams is one of my favorite authors and an automatic buy. No matter the genre, I'm going to read it. Whispers of the Lake did not disappoint and replaced The Perfect Ruin as my favorite thriller by this author. Whispers of the Lake is another fast paced and action packed thriller.
I liked getting to know Eve through her journal entries and it felt like I was sneaking and reading someone's diary in the best way.
It was an enjoyable experience to put the mystery of what happened to Eve together alongside Rose.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book, it is definitely worth the read.

What did I just read?😳😳

Shanora Williams has a way of playing with readers' minds with her writing... Whispers of the Lake has to be one of the most psychological thrillers I've read of hers and it was worth every single twist and turn!!!! Every character, every twist and turn, every mysterious piece of the puzzle was needed and fit together perfectly.

First off Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, for the digital ARC.

This is my first book by Shanora Williams, and I very much enjoyed it since I'm a huge thriller/mystery fan!

The Whispers of the Lake was a fast-paced drama-filled mystery/thriller. Rose, the FMC, is an investigative journalist who is now set on a mission to find her best friend Eve, who was last seen or heard from at a cozy lakefront cottage. The book is filled with drama and secrets from both Rose's and Eve's lives. Why search for someone who has caused her so much pain, and what does this say about her capacity for forgiveness and growth?

This is the first book that I have read by this author...and I could not recommend her enough! I could not wait to turn the pages of this one!
Eve is missing and Rose is looking for her. Rose and Eve are best friends who aren't as close as they once were. This book will have you guessing about your own personal friendships, who can be trusted, and the lengths some will go to betray. The secrets, twists, and turns were all that I could want in a thriller and kept my pages turning. I thought this book flowed really well and was the type of ending that I wanted. It is not predictable and highly recommended.

This book was 10 out of 10! Not only was it an amazing thriller but it was so emotionally charged. We're instantly thrown in and able to relate to Rose and her feelings of resentment toward her bestfriend. I loved the journal entries because it also allowed us to understand Eve. This book was action-packed, heartbreaking , and intriguing. Shanora, you know how to write a compelling read!!

Whispers of The Lake is told from the FMC Rose Howard’s POV. As an investigative journalist, she’s at the peak of her career while things in her personal life are falling apart. In the midst of holding herself together, Rose discovers that her former best friend, Eve Castillo, is missing and decides to investigate her disappearance.

This was a fast-paced thriller that kept me guessing. I had to stop myself from flipping ahead because I needed to know who was behind Eve’s disappearance. The last half of the book picked up, and I was hit with a plot twist that I wasn’t expecting!

Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, for the digital ARC.


Whispers Of The Lake by Shanora Williams
Rating: 4⭐️
Pub Date: Jun 24, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this eARC. All opinions are my own and this review is written voluntarily.

Whispers of the Lake is a drama/mystery book that revolves around our main character, Rose, who is reeling from her recent separation from her husband since she found him cheating with her best friend Eve. Not only that, but she soon finds that Eve has mysteriously gone missing after staying at a secluded lake house in Spring Valley. Despite the heartache she has suffered and her conflicting feelings, Rose tries to uncover the truth by retracing Eve’s steps. She soon learns nothing is as it seems, and this seemingly beautiful small town seems to hold even more dark secrets that go even deeper than just Eve’s disappearance.

Overall, I give this book 3.5 stars. This was the first book I have read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised with her writing! The plot was paced well, and I found myself captivated in solving the mystery alongside the characters. This was a solid read and I’m looking forward to reading this author’s other books!

This book was pretty fast paced and it kept me engaged from start to finish. The plot isn’t overly twisted or convoluted which I really appreciated. It had just enough turns to keep me wondering what would happen next, even if I did end up figuring things out before the final reveal. It only took me a couple of hours to finish this one.

I did wonder a lot about why the characters didn’t seem more worried about Eve. Some of them (Diana, Ben, etc) felt a bit detached from the gravity of the situation. At the same time, the writing makes it clear - Eve is toxic, intense and emotionally exhausting, which seems to complicate how the characters respond to her. It’s messy in a very human way.

Whispers of the Lake was a page turner!

"A marriage on the rocks, a missing friend, an investigative journalist, a tangle of shocking lies, and a peaceful North Carolina lakefront cottage converge in this irresistibly twisty new psychological thriller".

The story is told from Rose's POV and her best friend Eve's journal entries.
While Eve is on vacation she stops responding to her sister Zoey's calls & texts. Zoey reaches out to Rose for help. Rose is an investigative journalist, so she books the same cottage Eve was staying in and the story begins to unfold.
This was a fast paced, tense thriller that made you question ALL the characters. The plot was well-written & the twists surprised me. I enjoyed how the story highlighted the psychological behavior behind some people's self-destructive behavior. I wanted to hate Eve but I didnt.
This was my second thriller I've read by this author and it did not disappoint.

Thank you to Netgalley & Kensington Publishing for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley & Kensington for an eARC of Whispers of the Lake by Shanora Williams. Williams is one of my favorite auto-buy authors, so I automatically pushed this one up to the top of my TBR! Twisty, sexy and funny - This book is nothing new (except totally is).

A great spring or summer read with the setting at a North Carolina lakefront cottage, we’re taken through the story of a rocky marriage, a missing friend, and so many lies that tangle between the two. Rose and Eve are best friends. Well, former best friends, and you’ll be shocked when you find out the details. Nothing is what it seems,

Thanks to netgalley for an arc of this book. Any Shanora Williams fans will want to read this when it is released as well. It was a nice easy read until the tension at the end that almost got me sitting up in bed.

what a fast pace, quick read. It kept my attention and drew me in. Rose, an investigative journalist with a crumbling marriage, while trying to gain a promotion has to try to find her former friend Eve. So Rose goes to the last place Eve was, which was a cottage by the lake in Sage Hill. While in Sage Hill Rose comes across a few people who raise Rose's suspicions. Rose would have been in her right to not help find Eve after what she did to Rose, but that is not who Rose is. This was a well written book, and just a solid mystery.