A review by chapterchatswithcaroline
The Stranger At Black Lake by Christina McDonald

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Stranger at Black Lake is a intriguing prequal to the book “These still waters”. Though, I haven’t yet read the main story, I just couldn’t stop myself from requesting this book as the premise was so intriguing. 

This book being a short novella is jam packed with mystery, thriller, horror, secrets, revenge, lot of twist & turns. The setting is bloody, eerie, scary, dark & the ending is a one I completely didn’t see coming. 

And wait Stop! I completely forgot to praise the author for her beautiful writing skills. The writing had a very rhythmic tone to it, due to which I just couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages even more faster. I just can’t wait to get my hands on the main story. I just hope to see Jess Lambert work with Detective Rivero in the main story.

A great thriller and a well recommended one, for all mystery and thriller fans.