51 pages • 1 hour read
Rachel CaineStillhouse Lake
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine is a thriller about Gina Royal, who becomes Gwen Proctor after discovering her husband’s violent secret life as a serial killer and moving with her children to Tennessee to escape their past. As they settle in, new murders occur with eerie similarities to her husband’s crimes, implicating Gwen and creating fresh danger for her family as she strives to protect them. This book includes mentions of murder, sexual violence, torture and mutilation, child abduction, harassment and hate speech, threats to life, and rape threats.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rachel Caine's Stillhouse Lake captivates with a thrilling narrative and a compelling heroine. Praised for its intense suspense and deft pacing, the novel keeps readers engaged. Some critics, however, feel character development lacks depth and find certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a gripping read for suspense enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Stillhouse Lake?
Thriller enthusiasts who relish tension-filled narratives with strong female leads will find Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine captivating. Comparable to Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train, this novel appeals to readers drawn to psychological twists, dark secrets, and relentless suspense.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Identity: Gender