The Only One Left: A Novel Riley Sager

In Abby Geni's "The Girl in the Water," the eerie coastal mansion of Hope's End holds chilling secrets from a haunting past. Lenora Hope, shrouded in mystery following the Hope family murders, communicates cryptically with Kit McDeere, a home-health aide, through a typewriter. Lenora offers to disclose everything, challenging assumptions about her involvement in the gruesome events.

As Kit delves into Lenora's narrative, doubts surface about her innocence, particularly as unsettling details emerge about her predecessor's sudden departure. The story teases readers with the possibility that Lenora is concealing more than she reveals, casting suspicion over the seemingly harmless elderly woman.

Set against the backdrop of Hope's End, "The Girl in the Water" promises a suspenseful exploration of truth and deception. Geni masterfully crafts a tale that invites readers to peel back the layers of mystery hidden within the mansion's walls.