I wanted to like this novel so badly. While it is a step up from Sager's release last summer, The House Across The Lake is still not as good as his older books. Yes, I read it pretty quickly, and the storyline kept me engaged, but I had one big problem with this title. This title's big twist is VERY similar to another popular paranormal thriller's twist. I understand that it is impossible to write a truly unique story, but I can't even publically compare the two books because it would spoil this big plot point. This part of the story really affected my enjoyment of this novel and will cause me to not go out of my way to recommend it to others. 
(PUB DATE: 06/21/2022)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)