Beneath the Lake

Thirty Years Ago

On a camping trip by a remote lake, the Mercer family enjoyed the vacation of a lifetime - until a violent tragedy forced them to make a decision that would haunt them for ever.

This Summer

When the younger Mercers learn their father is dying, the family reunites at the lake, seeking a second chance to put their lives back together. But something is waiting . . .

Four Days of Hell

Also arriving at the lake are estranged son Raymond Mercer and an alluring stranger, Megan, both ignorant of the family's secrets. Within hours, they are all trapped in a relentless nightmare and fighting for their lives.

Some places are better left. Some secrets are better forgotten. Some people are better dead.

“Prepare to be terrified - The Sun on The OrphanAbsolutely terrifying. You can actually feel true evil in it - Sophie Hannah on The Birthing HouseCompelling from first page to last - just don't read it at night - The Daily Mail on The Haunting of James Hastings”

Prepare to be terrified - The Sun on The Orphan

Absolutely terrifying. You can actually feel true evil in it - Sophie Hannah on The Birthing House

Compelling from first page to last - just don't read it at night - The Daily Mail on The Haunting of James Hastings

Christopher Ransom is the author of internationally bestselling novels including The Birthing House and The People Next Door. He studied literature at Colorado State University and worked at Entertainment Weekly magazine in New York, and now lives near his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

Thirty Years Ago On a camping trip by a remote lake, the Mercer family enjoyed the vacation of a lifetime - until a violent tragedy forced them to make a decision that would haunt them for ever. This Summer When the younger Mercers learn their father is dying, the family reunites at the lake, seeking a second chance to put their lives back together. But something is waiting . . . Four Days of Hell Also arriving at the lake are estranged son Raymond Mercer and an alluring stranger, Megan, both ignorant of the family's secrets. Within hours, they are all trapped in a relentless nightmare and fighting for their lives.Some places are better left. Some secrets are better forgotten. Some people are better dead.

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