This was a very different reading experience for me in that I don't believe in reincarnation and try to stay away from books with swearing. Once I was able to read as fiction, I really enjoyed the book.
I enjoyed the characters very much and the story line itself was intriguing and captivating. It did, however, seem to be disconnected at times when going back and forth between her conversation with the detectives and back to the life experience, but for the most part was very easy to follow.
Overall, this was a fun read for me with a lot of unexpected turns and would recommend to someone who likes the unexpected and doesn't get deterred by their belief systems.
Thank you NetGalley and the author for the opportunity.

A story essentially about a dysfunctional family although that gradually appears as we read. Three sisters inherit their family house and, of course, there are arguments as to whether it should be sold or a lot of money invested in it for the future of the three families. One sister says no because her son was drowned there as a young child. Moving forwards the story is narrated by the third sister being interviewed following a fire at the house in which four people were killed. Was she a victim or the perpetrator? The supernatural element felt contrived rather than possible and I'm not convinced about the idea of an almost single narrator. The detective investigating the fire was not sympathetic and was also 'bugged' by the presence of the detective dealing with the original death.. An ok read but, I'm afraid, another that didn't grab the memory. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

FBI agent McGee and his partner Robbins are investigating a fire at a Lake House that took four lives. The main suspect seems to be one of the surviving siblings, Kate Marshall. Still smelling of smoke from the fire, Kate tries to prove her innocence and denies having set the fire. As she tells her story, we begin to see all was not as it seemed with this tight knit family. Family secrets surface, and McGee struggles to find the truth behind this awful crime. This is my second novel by Dunnett and it did not disappoint.

Previously my favourite was The Wave at Hanging Rock but I now believe that this is Gregg's best book yet.

When a child drowns at the Lake House all the family are victims of the ensuing waves of grief. When a fire burns down the Lake House all the family become suspects. The story flow and the differing aspects of participants are handled in a manner which reels in the reader and vividly invests one in the outcome.

THE LAKE HOUSE CHILDREN - A interesting and intriguing story with a twist or two. Well written story lines, good characters and a good pace makes this a one sitting read. Source: Netgalley. 4*

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing, I recently had the chance to read an advanced copy of “The Lake House Children” by Gregg Dunnett.

This well-written, gripping thriller with a paranormal twist will have you turning pages faster than you can say “lake house mystery!” It was my first book by the author, but it will not be my last!

Set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic lake house, the intricate family dynamics and long-buried secrets create a suspenseful narrative that slowly unravels with each turn of the page. A devastating fire nearly claims the lives of an entire family, but one survivor holds the key to the truth – will you believe her?

I highly recommend giving this book a read, you will not be disappointed. Please note: There are some sensitive themes of assisted suicide and child death so I would recommend being mindful before reading.

This is an excellent psychological thriller with well-drawn characters. I read it in 2 sittings (well, we had to eat!) and thoroughly enjoyed the story.

Gregg always has an "I didn't see that coming" moment in his books and The Lake House Children doesn't disappoint. Recommended.

Nearly all of Kates family have been killed and she is in a police interview room giving her side of the story. Hard to review without spoilers but i felt that it was a slow burner and wanted Kate to get to the point quicker. However it was definitely worth the wait. I’m giving it 4 stars as I didn’t enjoy it as much as his previous Little Ghosts novel but he certainly did knock it out of the park with his tale perfectly intertwining.
Thank you NetGalley & Gregg Dunnet for an advanced copy of a very interesting concept.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC.

This book will hook you from the start! The whole family dynamic was defiantly intriguing and I felt so invested with all of their fates. This is my first book by Gregg Dunnett but it defiantly wont be my last one.

A great read. The characters were believable and the storyline kept me reading. I wanted to find out what had happened. It kept me guessing.

First and foremost, a huge THANK YOU to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and author Gregg Dunnett, for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review. Publication date is currently set for September 18, 2024.

The Lake House Children is the twelfth published novel for author Gregg Dunnett, and this reader’s first read by the author.

When FBI Agents Jim McGee and his partner, Billy Robbins interview Kate Marshall after a fire at her family’s lake house - a fire that leaves four family members dead, they never expected the turn of events her story would take. McGee who’s on the verge of retirement, starts the book interviewing Kate about what has just occurred at the lake house - a horrific fire, but finds that some elements of her explanation just don’t make sense. As he tries to put her story straight in his head, McGee considered this might just be the strangest case he’s ever encountered.

"Now the story had begun, she was already becoming lost within it."

This book is a proving a difficult book to review. Not because it was badly written (it wasn’t) or that it didn’t have an engrossing plot (it did), but because, I feel that if I start to tell you all about the story, it would be like I’ve told you what’s in the box before you’ve even had a chance to open it and look for yourself.

What I will say is this.

👉 This book “flirts” with the idea of the supernatural. You don’t have to be a “believer” per se, but you will need to have an open mind and be receptive to new ideas.

👉 The story (which is centred around one main tragedy), focusses on the relationship between three grown-up sisters, their lives and the lives of their children, in-and-around a lake house in a fictional town near the east coast of the United States.

👉 Middle sister, Kate, is our narrator, and she recounts her story with past and present timelines.

👉There is a crime (or two), and the FBI are investigating.

In terms of the psychological/thriller genre I’m a hard person to please. What I crave in this genre is originality - a refreshingly new take on a theme that hasn’t been done before, and that’s what we have here.

Dunnett set up his story perfectly and really enjoyed the “interview” type narrative between McGee and Kate. Although I would have ‘liked’ to have had a more conclusive result for the fire, I nonetheless came away feeling satisfied with the ending.

Looking forward to reading more from this author.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

this story is told thru multiple points of view. It has lots of twists that you won't see coming. if you like mysteries and the paranormal you will love it.

I am afraid this one was not my cup of tea. Unlikeable characters. Do not like the paranormal activity. Well written if this is your kind of thing. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

A story told in multiple POV. Lots of twists and a bit creepy in places but an entertaining read.
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review

What a story. Multiple intersecting plot lines some going back 50 years. Antagonists are not likeable characters. But all resolves in the end b

A housefire that leaves half the inhabitants dead is introduced via the interview of a survivor by an FBI agent.
What Kate says in the interview is unbelievable and ye when all reasonable explanations are proven incorrect perhaps she is indeed telling the truth?
The plot is intricate and goes back in time to a previous convening of the family at the lake house when tragedy strikes and how that has impacted what happens before the fire.

A great read with plenty of intrigue and a twist at the end that left me staggered!

*A special Thank you to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review*

The Lakehouse Children, this book was just a well rounded read. It has a touching feel to it , a sort of paranormal thriller with topics of loss and grief within family.
This book will have you feeling all sort of emotions throughout your reading time. From Frustration to sadness , anger, even overwhelming.
This is definitely a gripping , page turner that will have you wanting to stay up late just to finish the book. I absolutely enjoyed Gregg Dunnett’s writing and I am so looking forward to reading his other work! I seriously will recommend this book to anyone , so if you’re wondering if you should read this book. The answer is YES PLEASE !

I always feel that with thrillers you can’t really speak on much without giving too much away but a little overview is always nice so here you go , the lakehouse children is about a FBI agent , Jim McGee who is about to retire just as he gets one last case. The case is about a fire at a lakehouse that killed half of the family within the home. we follow Kate who is the main character of this book and we follow as she explains how things unfolded up to the fire and some things that are said are just hard to believe for Agent McGee. Can he uncover the truth and will he actually believe the impossible things that are being said by Kate ?

I just finished reading The Lake House Children by Gregg Dunnett and I thoroughly enjoyed it. For some reason, I've been in a bit of a reading slump this year. I'm having trouble keeping my attention with some of the books I've started/read. Not with this one! I read it quickly, in a couple of days as I was eager to get back to it. Interesting and yet easy to read, I guessed part of it but not the rest.

My only quibble with this book is that the four (or nearly four) year old is really not very developmentally appropriate, slight speech delay or not. Late two, early three at best IMO.

I recommend for a quick=ish read or a beach read- or really any time at all!

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC and the opportunity to provide a voluntary review.

Those of you who enjoy a solid psychological crime novel need to check this one out once it releases in September.

When FBI agents bring in Kate Marshall after an arson at her family lake house leaves four family members dead, they never expect the turn her story takes.

Kate begins her story three years prior to the fire, giving background on how her and her two sisters inherited the family vacation home. Her story takes an interesting turn as she recollects how her young son tells stories about his older cousin, Zack, who died in an accidental drowning three years before he was born. As Kate discloses the journey of understanding how her boy, Jack, is quite possibly the reincarnation of her nephew, Zack, the agents express disbelief in how her impossible tale will lead them to discovering the arsonist.

This story is very well done, contrasting science with Kate’s reality and capturing her emotions with her discoveries. As the story unfolds, we discover that these three sisters and their families are not as perfect as they seem.