A review by djmysteryflavor
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine

dark tense medium-paced

3.75

I did like this book about the ex-wife of a serial killer trying to make a life in the aftermath of his arrest. I found the concept pretty interesting, actually, because the author puts the reader with the protagonist as she deals with paranoia, protecting her children, and constant PTSD in regards to her ex-husband. That being said, I did find some of the writing a wee bit repetitive and a disconnected. Additionally, it was a little predictable. There’s a few red herrings but I kind of figured out from an early point who the big bad was going to be in context of this novel and the ending I saw coming as well. However, it is a good setup for a sequel, which I do know exists. Really, though, I think it’s a solid thriller and the perspective of the main character’s particular circumstances makes the book. 
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