
Something in the Water: Reese's Book Club
A Novel
Random House Publishing Group · Print & ebook · April 9, 2019
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK WITH MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES SOLD “A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one.
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- Who it’s for
- A tense, readable thriller that gives book-club conversation plenty to chew on.
- Genres
- Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Domestic Thrillers
- Published
- Random House Publishing Group, April 9, 2019
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“Steadman keeps the suspense ratcheted up.”—The New York Times ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . . Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . . Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we’re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves.
Why It Works
A tense, readable thriller that gives book-club conversation plenty to chew on.
Come here for
- book-club friction
- sibling tension, domestic unease
Expect
- steady suspense
- clean, contemporary pacing
Where it sits
| Psychological Thrillers | 93% |
|---|---|
| Domestic Thrillers | 45% |
| Suspense | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Suspense
- Psychological Thrillers
- Women's Fiction
- Authors
- Catherine Steadman
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Published
- April 9, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Suspense