‘On May 26, 2004, Jessie Germaine went to school as normal and cheered at the end of year rally. That evening, she rode her bike into the forest and disappeared…into thin air.’

Margo hasn’t been back to Lake Moss since her school friend went missing. But as she returns, running from a failed marriage, the news breaks. Her hometown’s swimming hole has been Jessie’s grave for fifteen years.

Digging out her old diary, and steeling herself to face unfriendly ghosts of the past, Margo sets out to help a documentary crew as they investigate the infamous case the police bungled.

In a town where everyone knows everyone – but they all have secrets – the killer is certain to be close to home…

‘Keeps the shocks coming right up to the climatic end…’ Lisa Gardner

‘A very original take on the serial killer theme with plenty of jaw-dropping moments’ Alex Pine

‘A fast-paced thrill ride, with dark twists and clever plotting that had me up way past my bedtime – and triple-checking the locks before I could finally fall asleep’ Andrea Bartz

‘Brilliant and deliciously dark, it’ll keep you enthralled until the very last page’ Jeneva Rose