I snagged this bad boy on @libby.app when it became available, and now I understand why the wait list was so long! This is the second Sager novel I have read, and it did not disappoint. Like The Last Time I Lied, it was full of twists and surprises. I enjoyed the complexity of the protagonist- Casey Fletcher- and her lack of credibility adds to the thrill. I definitely get Rear Window vibes, so I thought it was cool the Sager actually brings it up within the story; we have the nosey neighbor, the odd spousal disappearance, and the poor sap that gets roped in just like in the Hitchcock film. The plot was strong, and most of the situation is pretty believable. Although there is a few twists that caught me off guard and weirded me out (won’t elaborate to avoid spoilers), I kept wanting to read more just to find out what happens next. I’m not huge on bouncing between timelines within a story, but Sager always manages to make it go smoothly. If your library has a copy of The House Across the Lake up for grabs, snag it while you can 🌊