List Books Concering Summit Lake
| ISBN: | 1496700988 (ISBN13: 9781496700988) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | North Carolina(United States) |
Charlie Donlea
Hardcover | Pages: 320 pages Rating: 3.97 | 5017 Users | 711 Reviews
Mention Based On Books Summit Lake
| Title | : | Summit Lake |
| Author | : | Charlie Donlea |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 320 pages |
| Published | : | January 26th 2016 by Kensington |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Suspense. Fiction. Thriller. Mystery Thriller. Crime |
Explanation In Favor Of Books Summit Lake
Some places seem too beautiful to be touched by horror. Summit Lake, nestled in North Carolina s Blue Ridge Mountains, is that kind of place. But two weeks ago, Becca Eckersley, a first-year law student and daughter of a powerful attorney, was brutally murdered there. Now the town is reeling with grief, and the police are baffled.At first, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle thinks of the assignment as a fluff piece. But the savagery of the crime, and the efforts to keep it quiet, hint at something far more sinister than a random attack by a stranger. As Kelsey digs deeper, despite danger and warnings, she feels a growing connection to the dead girl. And the more she learns about Becca's friendships, her love life and her secrets the more convinced she becomes that walking in Becca's footsteps could lead her out of her own dark past.
Rating Based On Books Summit Lake
Ratings: 3.97 From 5017 Users | 711 ReviewsJudge Based On Books Summit Lake
Summit Lake beings with the brutal rape and murder of first year law student, Becca Eckersley. Becca was staying at her parent's home in Summit Lake while studying for her final exams. She diligently followed her parents rules of keeping the doors locked and the security system on, until that fateful night when someone she knew knocked on the door. She turned off the alarm and opened the door not knowing the danger she was letting inside the home. Now the town of Summit Lake is reeling. As the4.5* The novel centers around four university students who are the best of friends. One of the students, Becca Eckersley, decides to drive to her parents summer home to study alone for her final exam. With doors securely locked and the alarm system set, Becca runs to the door when she hears knocking expecting a friendly face, but unfortunately, opens it to a killer. Since Beccas death is the only recorded homicide in the history of this small town, Summit Lake is now on the radar of reporters,
No suspects. No persons of interest. Just a girl who was alive one day and dead the next.Following an attack on herself while she was out running, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle is sent to a picturesque North Carolina town to do a piece on a murdered law student Becca Eckersley. Becca was hard-working, accomplished, and ambitious. Who could possibly have wanted her dead? And in such a brutal fashion?As Kelsey walks in Becca's footsteps she feels a growing connection to the dead girl. This
Lake Summit is a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Lake Summit is where a young woman is brutally assaulted and strangled in her home.Lake Summit is where Kelsey Castle, a crime reporter, is sent to cover the story.This is the first time ever that a murder has been committed in this tight-knit community. The local police have been replaced by the State Police. The State Police aren't talking to anyone. The town is buzzing with all kinds of theories.When Kelsey starts asking questions, she
3.75 starsDon't let my rating throw you off from grabbing this intriguing, solid debut mystery! While I do have some issues with the book, I don't think they are anything that ruin the plot or upset the balance of the twists and turns. In fact I'm hiding my issues as potential spoilers. Read the book, then come back and let me know if you agree or disagree with me. But by all means, read the book!The Plot:In chapter one you meet Becca. Beautiful, smart, well liked law student, just arriving at
Summit Lake is a charming little town, a pretty place that is hiding a terrible secret. Kelsey Castle is a journalist who is just returning from a period of leave. Her boss sends her to Summit Lake not just to investigate the murder of law student Becca Eckersley, but also to give Kelsey some time to sort out her own personal issues. Neither of them have any idea of what she will find but it will be more than they bargained for. Becca and her three friends Brad, Jack and Gail are all studying to
3 1/2 stars. I've read a few other GR reviews describe Summit Lake as a good debut, and I completely agree. It's a fast paced engaging read that has a few flaws that can be excused given that this is a debut. The novel begins with the murder and rape of first year law student Becca -- for those who might be turned off by this description of the opening, note that the violence is not too graphic and this is really the only real violence in the book. The rest of the book alternates between two
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