2.5 stars I'm rounding up. Solid mystery with really interesting creepy parts. I liked not quite knowing what was going on. I did this as an audio and thought the narrator did a great job of keeping the pace going and the tone of the story eerie. The ending felt a bit jumbled though and I'm not sure I connected it all.

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

Sadly this book just was not for me. This sat on my kindle for quite some time - twice I have attempted to read and twice I did not finish.

Thankyou for the opportunity but I will not be providing feedback on any commercial sites for this book.

Dark and twisted, this one kept me glued to every page.. Amber is a fresh voice in a popular genre, One to watch for sure.

I thought this was ok but not amazing, I found myself getting a little bored in parts but overall it was worth a read

If you’re looking for an ideal fall read Loss Lake is it, this one was eerie and unsettling with such ominous undertones, seriously perfect for this time of year.

Mallory is a recent widow who decides to move to Loss Lake for a fresh start. Almost as soon as she arrives a woman’s body is found in the lake and she soon discovers the small town is full of a dark history and the woman’s death is far from the first death in the lake. Creepy stuff, right?! This was a character driven story with such evocative, descriptive and rich writing. It was super atmospheric, the lake was a character of its own and I was truly immersed in the story. The suspense was tense and I just had a feeling of dread the whole time, I’ve read all of Amber Cowie’s books and I’m obsessed with her writing style, she gets better with each book (less)

I loved the atmospheric setting of this novel. However, I got bored with the storyline and keeping up with the characters became difficult. It was almost a DNF for me.

This book was a pretty solid thriller. Nothing overly exciting but I enjoyed it and the writing style. I would recommend this one as a beginner thriller!!!

Great book. Highly recommend and will most defiantly read more by this author and suggest to others!

This novel could well be a continuation of my seasonal reads, as it is set mostly in the month of October. Set in northwest British Columbia, it is a season of chilly temperatures, shorter days, beautiful leaves, and the very real threat of snow.

As soon as I knew the identity of the dead woman, I immediately suspected that the protagonist, Mallory Dent, might be an unreliable narrator. Also, her reaction to the woman's name seemed off some how...

This novel held great promise and the plot was very interesting. I was not a big fan of the writing style, especially when the myriad similies started to grate upon my nerves. "Windows lit up like eyes full of laughter"; The darkness turned to dawn like a healing bruise; snowflakes batted against her face like pestering insects; dread rippled through her stomach like spoiled milk; her curiosity bubbled like a shaken soda can; the trees around her moaned like members of a Greek chorus; thoughts bounced around in her mind like drunk drivers in bumper cars... you get the idea. Some similies are good, but having them on almost every page was annoying.

A hybrid blend of crime thriller and romantic suspense, "Loss Lake" will appeal to readers who enjoy those genres. Though, to be fair, the abrupt ending will pique some readers, as it did me.

Gostei bastante do livro e o enredo prende bastante o leitor na busca por respostas. Apesar de não ter me conectado muito com alguns personagens, me surpreendi com certas revelações e foi uma leitura super válida e curiosa.

This was so spooky!!! I'm glad it is coming out in the fall! It'll be the perfect Halloween read. It was a 3.5 star.

An interesting read that I'm glad to have discovered. I'll definitely be seeking out more by this author.

I want to love this book, I feel like some where I just did not connect with it. It was well written, interesting, and creative.

I’m a big fan of the small-town setting, and there’s just something more intense about the feeling that the creepy parts in a book could happen to YOU. I was excited for the premise of this one, but it just didn’t end up being the book for me.

I love every book Amber Cowie writes and this one is another 5 stars. See my full review on Goodreads on this deposit, dark and Creeptasric book!

I loved the menacing premise of this book...a house with a dark history, an eerie lake. Amber Cowie's prose are beautiful, and her story was full of intrigue and suspense.

Can honestly say that this one kept me on my toes the whole time. It had that deep chill thriller feel. What I love is that the author brings in such depth of description into her story. I felt transported to BC. I felt the chill in the air to the whole story's concept. It contained enough twists and turns that kept me on my toes the whole time. I have really enjoyed seeing this author's writing develop from the first book to this one. It has great fluidity and character build through out with a unique storyline.

A couple of months after her husband dies, Mallory moves from Vancouver to the small town of McNamara. Sight unseen, she purchases a house on 100 acres on the edge of Loss Lake. Loss Lake has a bit of lore with the locals. The lake was formed when a dam failed, flooding a valley. Numerous deaths of occurred in or around the lake over the years. Many locals believe that a mysterious creature calls the lake home. On the same day she arrives, a woman's body is found by the lake on Mallory's property. The local police officer Joel looks into the death and captures Mallory's interest. Mallory herself is curious about the local lore and all of the deaths, including one in her new home. When a big winter storm blows in, Mallory is stranded and is left thinking about her own past and the mysteries that surround her.

This was a nice atmospheric winter read...a lakeside house in the woods in a winter storm. The author accomplished the feeling of being isolated out in the wilds. I could picture Mallory's house with the big plate glass window with no curtains looking out onto the dark of the lake. The story had a lot of potential but I was left wanting more from it. There were almost too many characters and too many overlapping, crisscrossing dramas. I almost needed one of those boards they show in crime shows with the strings connecting everyone.

I have loved Amber Cowie’s previous novels and this book certainly lived up to my expectations. It was creepy and ominous and kept me on the edge of my seat all the way to the end. Cowie’s writing is crisp and she creates such compelling characters that always have me questioning their motivations and intentions. This is a perfect read for a dark and cold winter night. You’ll fly through it like I did.

Thanks to the publisher for the advance reading copy.

Loss Lake by Amber Cowie is an atmospheric drama set in the Northern mountains of British Columbia. Mallory Dent, recently widowed, has relocated from the big city and bought a house in a small town, in the hope of leaving her grief behind. The house is on the shore of Loss Lake, a body of water which the townspeople seem to fear and respect because several people have suspiciously lost their lives there. There is a feeling of dread which increases chapter after chapter. Just when you think you have figured out what is going on, the story changes direction and creates more tension. Nothing is as it seems. Loss Lake is one of those books that takes the reader for a quiet yet frightening ride, revealing glimpses here and there and leaving you holding your breath as you turn the pages. You will never guess what will come next. Amber Cowie has written an outstanding thriller and I look forward to reading more of her books. Highly recommended. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing, NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.