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An Amazon Charts and USA Today bestseller.Gina Royal is the definition of average―a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor―the ultimate warrior mom.With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace.But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake―and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed―or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. One thing is certain: she’s learned how to fight evil. And she’ll never stop. Read more
Publisher : Thomas & Mercer
Publication date : July 1, 2017
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 299 pages
ISBN-10 : 1477848665
ISBN-13 : 61
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
Book 1 of 7 : Stillhouse Lake
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I look forward to reading the rest of the books on the series. I really enjoy reading psychological thrillers. World make as grade movie at well! Well written!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2025 by Steve
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Wow! All I can say is wow! Even though I wanted to yell at Gwen (Gina) for being stupid at times, overall this story was great. It had a decent pace and moved quicker when the action got going. The story that follows Gwen, the ex-wife of a convicted serial murder, Melvin Royal. She constantly moves to keep herself and the kids safe, until one day her new home turns into a copy-cat Melvin’s playground. How will Gwen stay safe and keep her children safe, especially with the police watching her? Overall I give this book a rating of 4.5 books out of 5. Who’s Who: The Lovable and the Unlovable -Gwen Proctor (Gina Royal) -Main character. -Mom to Lanny and Connor -ex-wife of Melvin Royal -dubbed “Melvin’s Little Helper” -acquitted of presumed crimes -crazy, mistrusting, paranoid -Lanny -Oldest child -Daughter -Wants to learn to protect self -Connor -Youngest child -Son -No friends/bullied -Lance Graham -Police with 2 sons (bullies to Connor) -Javier -Gun range owner -Sam Cade -ex-military -Neighbor -Helps rebuild home -Prester -Detective -Absalom -Creator of new ids/new places to hide -Kezia -Female officer -Melvin -Serial murderer -Gwen’s (Gina’s) ex-husband They Did What? (Spoilers) Gwen is on the run from the threats, taunts, and torments on her and her childrens’ lives because of the atrocious acts committed by her ex-husband, Melvin Royal. Ever since the day his activities were found out and she was dubbed “Melvin’s Little Helper.” She had done nothing wrong, but still went through a year of trials and jail before being acquitted. Now, with the knowledge of the torment he did right on the other side of the garage door to numerous women, he is on death row, and she is on the run. Her contact, Absalom, makes it possible for her to get new ids, new home, new backstories to start over again when things are unsafe in their current location. She ends up in Stillhouse Lake, a small community with majority of its residents being life-long and generation-long members. She goes to the gun-range to stay ready and has alarms constantly engaged at home. Through it all, her paranoia forces her to do what she deems as the Sicko Patrol every morning to see if there are any new serious threats out there. When she begins to feel uncomfortable in her new home, she starts looking for a way out and realizes there is van for sale. Upon reaching out and going to see the van, she realizes it is the property of Javier, the gun range owner. She buys it from him, but when something happens and she has to get home, she leaves the van with him and takes her jeep back to trade later to finish the deal. Connor is constantly bullied by the police officer’s children and when he is brought home one day by the neighbor, Sam Cade, Gwen finds someone who wants to help her fix up the place. Gwen realizes this means staying more permanently. A body is discovered and Gwen realizes she needs to take her kids and run, but when she reaches out to Javier to finish the trade, she is instead surprised by him and a detective at the door learning that he is a reserve police officer. Gwen is then taken down for questioning for hours, until even though she knows nothing and has done nothing, they can’t keep her any longer no matter how much they want to blame her for the copy-cat Melvin Royal crime. Gwen begins to get comfortable around Sam and her kids do to, helping him fix up the house and learning along the way. Gwen decides she needs to go visit Melvin, for the first time. When she sees him, she realizes the beating she had ordered via Absalom went through, but Melvin is still Melvin, cold-hearted, and threatening, even behind the glass. She returns home shaken, but feels firmer in her decision. She reveals her true identity to Sam and he disappears on her. The next morning, another body is found. This time she is taken down again, but while there she sees Sam being led through in handcuffs as well. Both are cleared, and both are sent home. She grabs her kids from the breakroom, where they were taken, and upon returning home, sees the red painted messages across her home. Melvin calls Gwen at home on her burner phone and it shakes her to the core, because now all the threats are directed towards her and the kids. She gets Kezia to watch her kids under the guard of the alarm, and goes down to the gun range to let off some steam and stress. She returns home only to be stopped by Sam Cade and the two reconcile, only in time for Gwen to save him from getting his skull blown to smithereens. When she returns home, the children are missing and there is blood everywhere. A new nightmare begins. She returns to the police station, being questioned as a suspect as well as a concerned mother. When she is finally released, she wants to join the search, but no one will take her until Lance offers to take her out there. She accepts and the two start driving out in the torrential rain. She begins to feel uneasy with his actions and Sam texts asking where she is, as he is at the station. She realizes that Lance is lying and that Lance is responsible, she tries to text Sam to tell him, but can’t as Lance takes her phone and smashes it. She flees out of the car after injuring him and tries to run in the wooded area during the rain. She ends up overpowering him, using Melvin’s knowledge of stalking his prey and using that to her advantage, but not without some severe injuries to herself. She finds the hiding place of her children and is finally safely reunited with them, only to be told of news of an outbreak at Melvin’s prison and Melvin’s escape. They Said What? This is not a book for teens. It is okay for young adults, but I would still be careful there. Definitely a college-aged book because of some themes and things discussed. This book is graphic in detailing some of the threats that Gwen gets and discusses what Melvin did to his victims. It has graphic imagery in those aspects. There is violence in here with guns, battery, as well as grotesque imagery involving children. Extra! Extra! Just a heads up- this book is definitely a thriller and has some focus on the battered woman (physically, mentally, emotionally). It also shows Gwen’s need of survival while on the run. Writer’s Heads Up! This book does a great job of showing how to build suspense, how to build suspicion in even the most likely characters, and is a great example of a thriller. Last Call Overall this book is a fantastic read. The sequel comes out in December! I have already pre-ordered mine!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017 by Ella
I had Stillhouse Lake on my reading list for years, and I remember hearing a lot about the novel. I don't read horror very often, but I enjoy mystery/thriller books, and this was one of the best I read this year. Stillhouse Lake has you hooked from the first sentence; the moment I read it, I had a bad feeling, but it was not what I expected. From the first chapter, I knew I had to find out what would happen. I couldn't put the book down; as the story progressed, it became more dramatic and suspenseful, making it difficult to put down. It kept me on the edge of my seat until near the end. I wondered who was to blame for the bodies in the lake several times, but another twist had me questioning everyone once again. I cannot image what Gwen was going through. I cannot image realizing that her husband was a serial killer, especially given where it happened. I despised the way everyone treated her and felt she played some role in the deaths. I see why they felt that, but they didn't give her the opportunity to explain; they assumed. My heart broke for her, and I was scared for her. I did not blame her for wanting to leave. I was hoping that Stillhouse Lake would be a place where Gwen could start fresh without running; I knew her children were tired of running. However, I felt her children didn’t know everything and weren’t aware of the danger. I loved how fierce Gwen was and the lengths she went through to protect her children. It was hard not to love her. This book's descriptions were so realistic that I could visualize them. I could picture myself at Stillhouse Lake and sensed Gwen's suspicion and fear. Most of the book was full of action, but the second half was the most suspenseful. I read for hours before bed to see what would happen. I read Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampires series years ago and loved it. I'm excited to see what happens in the next book, Killman Creek especially with that end. It may be my next read.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025 by Jenia.
Finished the book in 24 hrs. It was amazing!! Easy read that kept me very entertained. It felt like I was part of the town.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2025 by Jenny & Lorenzo Alatorre
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the storyline, I loved that the mom was such a bada5s. I gave it a four because I'm not a fan of having so many characters to try to guess through. It was well done, but i just get overwhelmed with ask the misdirection. Definitely reading the 2nd book though.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2025 by Debbieduck33
Nice storyline. Story reads easily. Characters are interesting. I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series. Will recommend
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2025 by Arina
What a ride is all I can say about this book! Plenty of psychological thrill, and more twists and turns than a WV and TN back road switchback. Must read for certain if you enjoy a wild ride. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Not many books do that for me.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025 by Linnea
I loved this book and ill be reading the next one. It's kind of obvious how this book plays out but a few good twist.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025 by Klonda