Front cover of It Happened on the Lake by Lisa Jackson, paperback

It Happened on the Lake : The new twisty and unputdownable crime thriller for 2026 from the bestselling author - Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson

£10.99
  • Pages · 592 pages, N/A
  • Publication Date · 09/04/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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The queen of atmospheric suspense' Reader review ★★★★★ 'A top tier thriller' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Impossible to put down' Reader review ★★★★★ Twenty years ago, Harper's grandmother died suspiciously in her huge Victorian house on Lake Twilight while in her care. That same night, Harper's boyfriend disappeared. His body was never found and no charges were filed. Now, Harper's inherited the old house. Her marriage is over, her daughter is estranged, and Harper just wants to sell the property and make a fresh start. Except returning to the lake has stirred everything up again. Whispers. Memories. And the persistent feeling that she's being watched. The whole town thinks Harper has something to hide: and they're right. But uncovering the truth is just the beginning... Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling read from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Jackson! Readers LOVE Lisa Jackson:'A HUGE hit for me. I read in one sitting as I could not put this down... So many twists and turns!... This will have your heart pounding from cover to cover' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Wow!! If you are looking for a good thriller with non-stop action, this is the book for you!... It is a wild ride!' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Soooo much drama! I was soooo invested. Head was spinning about different theories and thoughts on who Brooke should trust... Sit back, get cosy and enjoy!' Reader review ★★★★★ 'This book was riveting, start to finish! Affairs, stalking, murder. What more could a girl want? This one was hard to put down' Reader review ★★★★★ 'A perfect psychological thriller. There was constant build up that kept my heart pounding with every page... I loved it' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Heart pounding from beginning to end I was held truly captive by this new thriller' Reader review ★★★★★ 'Fast-paced thriller that will keep you second guessing what you know with the turn of every page... Sucked me in immediately with its secrets, lies, betrayal and family drama! An absolute page turner I could not get enough of' Reader review ★★★★★

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