A new gripping, twisty thriller for 2025 of secluded luxury, dark secrets, and deadly betrayals on a remote Scottish island.

Secluded. Luxurious. Deadly. A gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise Still waters hide dark secrets …

A remote Scottish lake

The guests arriving at Creaglie Castle are expecting discreet luxury, panoramic views, and perhaps a glimpse of one of its infamous ghosts.

No means of escape

When a violent storm severs all contact with the mainland, it’s not the spirits they need to fear…

Trust no one

As the past resurfaces and trust vanishes, it's clear that not everyone will be leaving Creaglie Castle alive.

Will The Lake give up its secrets, before somebody else dies?

Praise for Catherine Cooper:

‘Intense and claustrophobic’ Heat

‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ Sunday Times

‘A well-plotted twisty read’ Woman’s Weekly