Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom.
With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace.
But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake—and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed—or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. One thing is certain: she’s learned how to fight evil. And she’ll never stop.
Gut wrenching story, could not put it down!! Picked this book for my Kindle First choice, and it blew me away! The author grips you by the lapels of your shirt and doesn’t let go until the very last word. Phew, what a ride!! Loved loved loved her imagery, her hair-raising plot, and above all, loved her fabulous characters beginning with Gina’s incredible metamorphosis into Gwen. Gwen is a stunningly beautiful blend of fierce mamma love and protection, along with the woman that truly wants to leave hell behind and begin anew. I was in awe…
3.5 STARS…Good thriller, but that ending gave me major eye rolls A pretty good Kindle First pick. I would have rated it higher than 3.5 stars but for the ridiculous ending. I’m guessing there will be another book where Gina/Gwen gets her ultimate showdown, but I’m not sure I’ll read it.
STILLHOUSE LAKE This was my Kindle First pick for June, and it is exactly what it claims to be – a psychological thriller. Gwen (or Gina) has moved her family several times trying to escape the people (and her husband-in prison) who want to hurt them. She’s gone from naive wife of a serial killer to a gun toting, over-protective mother running for her life. The story is very realistic, you can feel their fear and worry for their safety. There are a lot of twists and turns- love the suspense- love the book.