What Lies in Darkness, Jess Lambert Book 2 by Christina McDonald

In a gripping novel of suspense by the USA Today bestselling author, the disappearance of the Harper family unfolds as a haunting mystery that leaves scars on everyone involved. Late on Christmas Eve, their car crashes near Black Lake, leaving sixteen-year-old Alice injured and alone, with no sign of her parents or younger sister, Ella. A year later, Alice is still grappling with trauma and unanswered questions when Ella’s bloodstained backpack is discovered in the basement of an abandoned house by Alice and her friends.

Detective Jess Lambert takes on the case, determined to unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. As Jess delves deeper, she finds herself confronting her own troubled past, intertwined with the mysteries surrounding the Harpers. Alice, haunted by her own ghosts, becomes Jess’s key witness, leading them both into a perilous journey where the lines between the living and the dead blur.

Driven by relentless determination, Jess navigates through layers of deception and hidden truths, uncovering connections that challenge her perceptions and threaten to unearth long-buried secrets. As the investigation intensifies, Jess discovers that the answers she seeks may lie in confronting her own demons as much as unraveling the fate of the Harpers.

The novel promises a riveting blend of psychological suspense and emotional depth, where past traumas converge with present-day horrors, driving the narrative towards a gripping and unforgettable conclusion. With each revelation, "These Still Black Waters" keeps readers on the edge of their seats, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and the enduring quest for truth in the face of darkness.