Most of this story was set in interrogation as FBI interview Kate. She survived a house fire that took a chunk of her family.
The story progresses with her memories as she goes back to in time bringing them forward to how they were all assembled in this house.
Ugly secrets are spilled and the mystery of her small boy and his odd memories.
It's very twisted and you can't put it down.
Is Kate a suspect or a witness or totally innocent?
It's possibly a crime that won't get solved...or will it?
I've not read this author before but I'm certainly going to check his other books.

I just enjoyed so much reading this story, for the first time I saw the question of reincarnation being interwoven with a crime mystery and the result is just overwhelming! Jack recalls his past life and the more his mother helps him understand what goes on in his mind the more problems will arise and shake the whole family. The "perfect relationships" have much more than what's seen and once barriers start to being broken there's no way to foresee which will be the outcome. The Lake House Children is a story of greed, familial relationships, deadly secrets, betrayal and finally reaching a time of recovery and acceptance even for those detectives that worked the case. I particularly enjoyed the way Mr. Dunnett worked the reincarnation theme as opposed to logic and scientific factors. Highly recommended!
I thank the author, his publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.

This is an intriguing psychological thriller that will have you questioning your beliefs. Is it possible for someone to have knowledge of events that happened before they were born? Oh, and that person is only 4 years old so it's not like he read about things on the internet. There's a different dynamic in the Marshall family and as the story progresses, you can't help but wonder what is going on. What is the truth of events that have happened? And the closer the story gets to the end, the more secrets that get revealed. There were certainly some surprises that I didn't see coming.

This was the first book I’ve read by this author & the first book I’ve read with this sort of plot and it exceeded my expectations.
The story is clever, well written & thrilling. I loved the two timelines and thought it was executed really well.
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I want to thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

The Lake House Children is a little confusing at the start, it starts with a woman, Kate being interviewed by the police about a fire at the family home, what she retells suspends the detective beliefs, as she tells a story of murder and reincarnation, is she telling the truth or she the murderer.
The tale reminded me of the novel Audrey Rose, and it is definitely thought provoking about when we die. is that it or do we sometimes get a second chance.

OMG! I loved THE LAKE HOUSE CHILDREN by Gregg Dunnett so much, I couldn’t put it down.

Kate Marshall’s family has been torn apart by tragedy…angain! After her mother’s death when she was younger, she and her sisters step in to help their father. Then tragedy struck again seven years ago when Bea’s son, Zack accidentally drowned while at the lake house. After that, the sisters tried to move on and basically went their separate ways. When their father summons them to the lake house when Kate’s son Jack is 2 1/2, the sisters are sure that he is going to tell them that he is remarrying, putting their inheritance at risk. However, that is not how the weekend comes to pass. As Jack becomes more verbal, Kate seems to be the only one who can understand his mumblings. Then he starts saying very odd things that make no sense to her husband, Neil, an evolutionary biologist, but Kate begins to wonder when Zach starts saying he has been here before. Kate continues to question Jack about his likes and dislikes, etc. and even contacts a researcher about what Jack is reporting.

Meanwhile, rich, successful sister Amber is in the process of renovating the lake house and shaping her college aged twins, Aaron and Eva, with husband, Brock. Bea continues to deal with her grief and has divorced and withdrawn from the world since Zack’s death.

The backdrop of the novel is Kate’s police interrogation with Detectives McGee and Robbins after even more deaths in a fire at the lake house. While Kate understands that what she has to say is unbelievable, she tells detectives what led up to the fire.

This one had me hooked from the first page! I couldn’t get through the pages fast enough. Could re-incarnation be happening all around us? My pulse was racing and my breath was catching in my throat as the final culmination of all Kate has learned comes to the forefront in the most shocking conclusion. The writing was clear and concise which led to an enjoyable read. I am glad to see that Mr. Dunnett has other psychological thrillers and I will certainly be looking into them also.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own and given voluntarily.

When a young boy drowns, an entire family is shaken. That horrible death is followed by a few more. Grandma passes away, and then, within a short period, the grandfather follows as well. However, his death is not as calm as the grandmother's. Questions, anger, and shock grab the family as they try to cope with what has happened. But all that will seem like nothing as the next family drama unfolds....

As Jack grows up, there seem to be little things that do not make sense. He says things he shouldn't know. As his parents argue over the best way to figure out what is going on, questions about the past are being recalled.

When the family gets together for the grand reopening of the Lake House, everything seems perfect, pretend perfect. As the allegations from Jack begin to come out, it could lead to one unforgettable explosion.

This was a fantastic book! I really enjoyed it. Once I got into the first couple of chapters, it seemed to not want to let go, demanding a one-sitting finish. Get ready for one family reunion that no one will ever forget.

TW: Child Drowning, Reincarnation

“Katherine Marshall” began Agent Robbins as he formally began the interview of the Suspect they believe is responsible for the Arson-“you should be aware that providing false statements to a federal agent, is a Federal offense-including those made today…”

But, how did we get to the point where Kate is the Suspect sitting before agents McGee and Robbins, still smelling of smoke from a fire that most of her family perished in?

WELL-it all started when a summons from her father gathered Kate-her two sisters-Amber and Bea-and their families-to a weekend at the Lake House-presumably to meet his new “friend” Susan.

And, it all ended with a fire at that same Lake House, two years later.

But between those two events are many TWISTS and TURNS that I promise you WON’T see coming!

And, many of the CHILLING SECRETS that will be revealed will come from Kate’s son-a toddler named Jack-who struggles to explain what happened from when he “used to be bigger”…

Kate’s husband Neil, is a scientist who doesn’t believe that reincarnation is possible but Kate knows that the things Jack is saying didn’t come from her, and their opposite opinions make the family dynamics throughout the story ring true.

I have never read a book by Gregg Dunnett before, but I am thrilled to have discovered his work. It was the perfect start to 2024 SPOOKY SEASON, and it kept me engaged from the first page through the last.

I can’t wait to discover his backlist.

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Thank You to Storm Publishing for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.

Well, the story was quite a surprise. It is an investigation by two FBI agents, and it is full of family drama. I enjoy reading, as I generally enjoy investigative stories. There are some unexpected twists, and the last 10 percent of the book has an incredible flow of events.

Mae teuluoedd yn bethau cymhleth, ac wrth i ni gael ein cyflwyno i deulu Kate mae hynny'n dod i'r amlwg am ei theulu hi yn eithaf cynnar yn y nofel hon. Cawn fynd i dŷ'r teulu sydd ar ymyl llyn, cartref tad Kate a'i chwiorydd, lle daw'r teulu i gyd ynghyd a chyn bo hir mae'n amlwg nad un teulu hapus yw hwn. Mae Jack, mab Kate, yn dechrau honni ei fod yn arfer bod yn rhywun arall, rhywun a fu farw mewn trasiedi yn y tŷ hwn, ac mae Jack yn gwybod llawer o bethau na ddylai bachgen bach pedair oed eu gwybod na'u cofio. Mae'r stori yn neidio rhwng y presennol yn dilyn trasiedi arall yn y tŷ,a'r gorffennol wrth i Kate adrodd eu hanes mewn cyfweliad gyda'r heddlu. Mae nifer o gymeriadau lliwgar o bob oed yma, a sawl cyfrinach i'w datgelu. Nofel ddirgelwch gydag elfen o'r paranormal wedi'i hysgrifennu gyda llinyn storiol cryf, cynnil a gafaelgar ond fe wnes i ddyfalu beth ddigwyddodd yn y gorffennol o ran bywyd blaenorol Jack, ond roedd tro yn y gynffon ar y diwedd a oedd yn gwbl annisgwyl.

Families are complicated things, and as we are introduced to Kate's family it becomes obvious that this family is no exception quite early on in the novel. We are taken to the family's lake house, Kate's father's house, as Kate and her siblings come together and before long we can clearly see this is not one big happy family. Jack, Kate's son, starts to claim that he used to be someone else, someone who passed away in a tragedy at the house, and Jack knows many things that no four year old should know or remember. The story jumps between the present following another tragedy in the house and the past as Kate retells the family's story in a police interview. There are many colorful characters of all ages here, and many secrets to be revealed. A story full of mystery with an element of the paranormal written with a strong, subtle and gripping storyline, although I did guess what had happened in the past in Jack's previous life, but the twist at the end was completely unexpected.

This was a very unusual story with lots of moving parts. It was intriguing and tense. There were hair-raising and spine tingling moments that will leave you breathless with a clever cast of characters and a haunting plot filled with twists that you may, or may not, see coming. You may have to use your imagination a little, but that's what is so fun about reading a fictional book, anything is possible.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

oh my gosh <i> The Lake House Children </i> has become a top five favorite read of the year for me. It was seriously <b> that good </b>. I wasn't sure how I felt about the creepy child/child with issues tropes (I've previously only read two, <i> Hidden Pictures </i> and <i> The Push </i> )and I loved one and did not like the other, so I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. But let me tell you, I couldn't put it down.

Gregg Dunnett has expertly crafted a storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's eerie, atmospheric, and downright creepy, but all in the best way. I was deeply invested and sorry to see it end.

There is a supernatural trope which can be hit and miss with me but if you're on the fence about it, I'd definitely choose to read this one.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review :))

3.5* rounded... This story definitely took some turns I wasn't expecting. It was an interesting perspective...a fire has killed four people in a lake house, and then it hits rewind and takes the reader on a journey back to other tragic and mysterious happenings at the same house. I could not have predicted where it would all lead! Dunnett did a stellar job laying out the storyline with details and timelines in great detail. I was wondering where we were going for a little while...definitely a supernatural twist in there...but it wasn't sensationalized. It just left you wondering...hmmmm.
Definitely recommend for those up for a thrill and untangling some deceitful webs and mysteries.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARL. All opinions are mine.

Wow! Engrossing from the first chapter. I was completely hooked. The way the story unfolds through the timelines is intriguing. Kate was such a strong character and I felt her struggles right alongside her. When things start to be revealed I was left with my mouth hanging open. I really enjoyed the writing style. And the ending felt particularly satisfying.

Three words: BUT. THIS. BOOK!!! It’s so unique and grabbed my face from the very first page. I could not for the life of me put it down and I wish I could forget it and read it again for the first time! This book is going on my permanent list of book recommendations! I loved the nonlinear timeline and alternating chapters between characters! So fascinating!

Whoa. This story took some majorly unexpected turns that I never saw coming. I read it pretty quickly because I just had to keep reading to find out what happened next. I'm not a huge fan of books that switch between past and present as I tend to forget which timeframe I'm reading. Kate is dealing with something no mother should have to deal with and my heart went out to her as I read. Such a great weekend read - make sure you have time to read it, you won't want to stop until you hit the last page!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher.

I have read a number of Gregg Dunnetts books and enjoyed them. This book is different to the others with its focus on reincarnation and testing the readers imagination and thoughts on the subject. Deeply researched and challenging the reader to make their own mind up as to if reincarnation is possible or if they are just being tricked. Makes for a different and interesting book that I enjoyed. Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

The Lake House Children By Gregg Dunnet, In The book we meet Kate Marshall she’s in an interrogation room getting ready to tell the tragic story of her family there’s been a fire but she doesn’t start with that instead she goes back three years before and starts to tell a tale that by the end will have Detective Magee shaking his head. She starts by introducing her sisters Amber and Beatrice. Amber is driven and is married to a man who soul persona is success she is 18-year-old twins Eva and Aaron, Eva is quiet and Aaron is narcissistic. Be used to be a lawyer but is now an artist who stays to herself ever since the tragedy of losing her son Zack, A tragedy that also causes B and her husband Tristan to constantly be on again off again. As for Kate she is married to a super intelligent scientist and they have when the book begins, a five year old son named Jack detective McGee‘s partner Detective Robinson doesn’t believe Kate at all so when she starts talking about her son Jack’s previous life in the memories he has from his previous life he can’t stop himself from letting her know how much he doesn’t believe her. Once again I read this book and didn’t know how to write the summary because there is so much I don’t want to spoil for others this really is such an awesome awesome read dare I say it is the goat of books I can only think of one other book I liked more and it’s not even in the thriller genre. So many characters in the book seem to be like such authentic people and although there were times Kate did things that I thought made her look all together stupid in the end I really liked her and just felt bad for the position her family members put her in. I loved Kate‘s friend Jan and before I end this review I know this book was written by a guy but thought he captured the spirit of three sisters quite well I myself and one of three daughters and could really see me and my sister in those characters not the extreme extent but yeah I definitely could see a comparison what a great book and an awesome read! #NetGalley, #StormPublishing, #GregDoneIt, #TheLakehouseChildren,

I absolutely loved this book! The story of Jack and his cousin that died before he was born is really good. This book has it all. Mystery, death, fire and a few twists thrown in! Very good! Also this is only my 2nd 5 🌟 read!

Brilliant! I loved this book so much. It is a page turner! I could not put it down! Its pretty intense.