I recently listened to The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene. The narrators, Helen Laser, Frankie Corzo, Sara Young, Haley Taylor, and David Bendena do a nice job narrating. While their voices were not extraordinary, they were entertaining enough and kept me listening.

The book. Well, I did not see that coming. And, I definitely did not like what happened. Insert sad face. I really disliked the ending of this one, and I do not recommend to anyone with a sensitive stomach.

The positives include all the surprises. There are several times that I thought one character had committed the crime, then a different character, then the first one, and so forth. There were a couple interesting stories woven into the book.

The mom character kind of sucks. The dad character really sucks. I really felt for Lindsey as she searched for answers about her sister Jessica's disappearance.

The story also includes a podcast, which I found entertaining.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advance listen in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

2.5 stars rounded to 3. But if you take a look at the other reviews, they are higher. My review is definitely influenced by the ending.

Thank you so much to Dreamscape Audio for the ALC!

Title: The Lake of Lost Girls
Author: Katherine Green
Pub date: November 5, 2024
Audiobook Length: 10hrs, 15min
Audiobook Narrators: Helen Laser, Frankie Corzo, Sara Young, Haley Taylor, David Bendena

WOW! This one totally blew me away!

I am STILL reeeeeling over the ending! Most books, especially thrillers don't stay with me for long, but I'll be remembering the ending of this one for a LONG time!

This audiobook has all my favorite things:

- Gorgeous cover
- Unsolved mystery
- Podcast element (extra perfect on audio)
- Shocking ending
- Family drama
- Full cast of narrators

Out of desperation, Lindsey agrees to go on a podcast about missing people in an effort to learn the truth about her sister's disappearance 24 years ago. Then all of a sudden, bodies start being discovered left and right as the truth comes out little by little leading to to an ending you will NEVER see coming! I'm going to be shook about this one for a long time!

The narrators were all phenomenal. If you can, you absolutely must listen to this one! The full cast and podcast sound effects really made this story feel SO REAL! I'll be recommending this audiobook for a long time!

This would be the perfect thriller to read with a bookclub, because you're going to want to discuss it with someone when you're done!

This book had so many crazy twists ! I loved the podcast aspect of it and the way the story unfolded was really well written. The characters kept me hooked from the start and the narrator was great. 😊

Told from multiple points of view over different years this compelling and captivating story hooks you from the first second. What happened to the missing college co-eds? Twenty-four years ago Lindsey's sister Jessica along with three other girls disappeared from their small college, now a new podcast along with the discovery of a body near a local lake has brought light to the age-old case. Lindsey is tired of living in her sister's shadow, she just wants to know what happened to Jessica. Told from both Lindsey and Jessicas POV it is unique to get to see the events of the past and how they lead to what is happening in the present.
The narrators of the audiobook are incredible, the tone and inflection within their voices make you feel like you are there watching the story unfold. My only complaint is that we don't hear from the male narrator until the end of the book, it would have been nice to have them voice the males earlier in the novel.

The Lake of Lost Girls. by Katherine Greene, read by a multi-narrator cast (including one of my favorites, Helen Laser) is a gripping audiobook that completely held my attention. Greene moves between the past and present, interspersed with podcast excerpts and social media snippets, as she tells the story of two sisters. In the present, Lindsey is sucked into a mystery surrounding the unsolved disappearance of her sister, Jessica, 24 years ago. I definitely didn't see the final twist coming. Highly recommend!

Told through multiple point of views, this is the story of Jessica Fadley, a young college student that vanished in the late 1990s. A true crime podcast has picked up on Jessica 's story. As clues are revealed there are actually four students missing from the same small college. Jessica's sister, Lindsey, still living in the same town is approached by a reporter who turns out to be involved in the case. They are both desperate for answers. The dual timeline narrative is expertly crafted to keep the reader on the edge of their seats. When you think you have it figured out, boom, a huge twist.

4.5 stars

Katherine Greene's The Lake of Lost Girls tells the chilling story of four missing college girls whose disappearances have been left unsolved for years. When the sister of one of the girls is approached by a journalist to dive into the secrets left behind, she is hesitant but Ryan is persistent... and charming. Lindsey ultimately agrees to help Ryan and together they make one shocking discovery after another. Was the creepy professor who developed inappropriate relationships with his students responsible? Was the boy who dated all four of the girls at different times innocent? Or was there another terrifying explanation?

The narration of The Lake of Lost Girls was extraordinary and definitely contributed to making this a five star read. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this unpredictable and unforgettable thriller.

Whoa! This was a great audio! I was instantly attracted by the cover, and I always love to listen to audiobooks narrated by Helen Laser.

Jess is a daddy's girl, all grown-up, and heading to college. She finds it hard to juggle her new freedom and the responsibility of being on her own. After joining a sorority, and making new friends, she finds herself partying more than studying. The she and 3 other girls go missing. The police botch the investigation, and now, 24 years later, the case is re-opened.

I liked the story a lot. It had components of Podcast, social media, and jumped back and forth to before and now for the characters to tell their experiences. The characters are well developed. I did feel like parts of the story were predictable, but I still found the whole thing enjoyable.--Definitely recommend!

This for was for sure a twisty turning journey. The audio was really well done with a cast of narrators that made it sound so authentic. I love when audiobooks do it this well. I think you’ll be guessing til very end.

Told in alternating time frames by sisters Jess and Lindsay Fadley, this is the story of the disappearance of a few girls, Jess included, who go missing from a small college in North Carolina.

In 2014, a body is found in the lake. It’s quickly identified as one of the girls who disappeared. But it’s not Jess, Lindsay is disappointed to find out.

Approached by a reporter, Ryan McCay, looking for information, Lindsay finally allows herself to dig into the botched police case that not only led to no answers but ended with more questions.

In 1998, Jess is a college freshman, ready to break out of the confines of the complications of her family. But the freedom proves too much for Jess as she becomes involved with sorority sisters, stops going to class and turning in work, and starts seeing a guy with a difficult past.

It’s a complicated puzzle of deceit, and as Jess’ story falls deeper and deeper into darkness, Lindsay continues to try to put the pieces together in real time.

The multi-narrator audio works fantastically; from the different voices of the sisters, to the pair of true crime podcasters who separate the chapters, moving the plot forward with their real time answers they find as the case unravels, these voices propel the narrative. The rapid fire back and forth between the sisters as everything comes to a head was a terrific choice.

I loved the red herrings and the fact that I was never sure until the end who the culprit was - I had ideas but was surprised and happy that it kept me guessing as long as it did. Highly recommend!

Jessica disappeared while in her college Freshman year. Now, 24 years later, Lindsey has never really stopped looked for Jessica. There is a podcast investigating cold cases, and Lindsey hope they cover her sister’s disappearance.

Ah, but then the truth all comes tumbling out and I was like “Aack!”. So good and I could not put this down. Finished in one stitting.

Good pace, it’s a slow burn at first that turns into an inferno. I really liked Lindsey and I was cheering for her happiness. The narrators really pulled me in to the story.

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #TheLakeOfLostGirls in exchange for an honest review.

Almost 25 years after her sister, Jessica, disappeared from the University of North Carolina, Lindsey is still searching for clues that will help her find her missing sister. Jessica was not the first student to disappear from the college in the late nineties, and Lindsey begins a podcast, determined to uncover the truth. Yes, this is a familiar plot line, but it’s handled with aplomb by Greene and is a sold thriller

4.5 Great narration. I really loved that I was second guessing myself on who the killer was throughout! Very intriguing, listened to this in one day. I don’t do that often, but I just had to know what was going to happen next! I don’t like giving anything away nor repeating the synopsis that you can already read, but I think anyone who likes a good whodunnit, will really enjoy this one. Bravo! And thank you for the chance to preview the ALC!

Well this was a highly addicting audiobook! I love listening to true crime podcasts and with the added podcast feature the audiobook was so engaging. Setting in Mt. Randall, North Carolina at Southern State University around 1998- 1999 when 4 college students disappear. Told in dual timeline and dual pov.. it’s set up where anyone can be the suspect in this who dun it plot. Love how the story unfolded. I did not see the ending at all and was completely shocked.

The audiobook had a full cast which made the story telling all that more engaging. Narration by Helen Laser, Frankie Corzo, Sara Young, Haley Taylor and David Bendena.

The lake of lost girls by Katherine Green

This story dives into the deep depth of cold case mysteries regarding missing girls from a local college. It’s told on dueling time lines to find the final missing girl Jessica Fadley who went missing from Southern State University.

This was a head spin story that was interesting and paced well. It was a back and forth story and somewhat drawn out for the rushed ending.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape books.

Engaging but a little predictable and unfortunately comes towards the end of a large slate of cold case thrillers that use true crime podcasts and multiple timelines to tell the story. Definitely engaging and Lindsey is a very engaging lead character in the present time section.

I listened to the audiobook and was initially skeptical because of the podcast storyline. How this book blew my mind. It has very small blurbs throughout it from a podcast standpoint, and they ended up flowing with the story and giving an outside point of view. This book is packed with twists you would never see coming. If you like books with an ending you’d never guess, this one is for you!

Quick and Twisty! A must listen.
I love when audiobooks incorporate podcast segments making it feel like you're immersed in a true crime documentary.

I think I read too many thrillers, because I was able to figure everything out very quickly. Although it was easy to predict, it was still a fun listen that I recommend!!

Overall, the book was enjoyable. The pacing is great and the narration of the audio version was also very good.

We learn of the disappearance of Jessica Farley from outside her parents house. She goes missing without a trace, as do three other girls from Southern State University. We're presented with several viable suspects, with clues stacked up against each of them. Near the end, the suspect became obvious to me, which I didn't mind. However, there were things that just didn't really sit right with me.

Once the suspect was made clear, the behavior seemed strange and not very believable. The story unravels further and is even more unbelievable, though perhaps, inline with the rest of the characters behavior?

The book was entertaining but there were enough parts that didn't sit right with me.

Advance reader copy provided by Dreamscape Media and NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and crooked lane books for the arc of this murder mystery. I figured this one out around 70% in. The red herrings were not subtle, haha. I struggled with some of the character connections. Lindsey liking Ryan was not believable from the jump, although some of the flaws in the journalists information was at least explained away later. Regardless, I liked the overall storyline. The podcast snippets were fun. Ultimately, if you read a bunch of thrillers, add this one to your list bc it’s a little different. But if you only read a few books, this is a solid 3 star read and there are better options where you can invest your time.