The Summer House Murder by Ava Roberts

Whether you’re planning a spring break getaway or a summer vacation, The Summer House Murder by Ava Roberts is the perfect thriller to pack in your suitcase! Fans of twisty, psychological thrillers will relish this delicious biting tale of 3 sisters meeting up for their annual family vacation at their summer house in the Adirondacks.

The remote summer house on Lake George is roomy enough for all 3 sisters, their spouses and children. A swimming pool in the backyard, a beautiful woodsy setting, plenty of privacy. Seems like a perfect getaway – and it would be IF all 3 sisters got along.

Not only do they not get along, but each sister is a train wreck in her own individual way: Control freak, Esme, the oldest, “must” keep up her appearance of living a lush and wealthy lifestyle. Piper, the middle sister, is a new mom. Snubbed by her other sisters, she’s always been insecure and lacks self-esteem. Regina, the youngest, harbors a slick side, is spiteful and vengeful – and certainly doesn’t suffer any pangs of guilt.

Even from day 1 of their vacation, the tension between them is hard to miss. But when a body of a woman washes up on their beach, everyone in the summer house becomes an instant suspect. One thing all 3 sisters have in common are their secrets from their past – childhood secrets that can never go away. Deep secrets, family tragedies brought on by their own parents, scar them together forever.

And as the local police soon discover, all 3 sisters have a connection to the woman in the lake and things are getting ugly. They are forced to band together and cover for each other to save their families from the scandal of a murder they did not commit – or did they? And IF they didn’t, did one of their spouses?

Hidden agendas, blatant betrayals, extreme jealousy, bittersweet revenge – all woven into the story of a beach house vacation gone as far south as it can get. The twisted plot will keep you on edge. Lies and secrets both past and present cannot be shuddered forever. They will slowly come to light, hitting readers with the “wow” factor over and over.

The Summer House Murder by Ava Roberts is a thriller that’s hard to put down. Readers will be totally immersed in the drama of families unraveling while trying to uncover the real killer. A perfect read for to take on your vacation or read on a lazy weekend.

A copy of this book and cover were provided by Crooked Lane Books.