Thank you to Dreamscape media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this audiobook. I found it to be little too predictable for me. I knew who the killer was fault yearly on. I enjoyed the narration and the podcast feature presented well. The content of the podcast could have been better. I got creepy vibes from the dad throughout the book. I liked Jess’ chapters but was not a fan of Lindsey’s. I think the writing wasn’t as great as it could have been. I’m glad I listened to this one as opposed to reading it. I think this is one of those books that’s better as an audiobook.

Great audiobook! A fast paced, thoughtful, well written fun read! Great job about building up the suspense, and wondering “who done it”. Amazing twist! I will definitely be reading more books by this author!


Thank you to author, publisher, NetGalley for advanced copy. This is an honest voluntary review.

A solid mystery until the big payoff. I loved where it was going with the dad, but didn’t care for the way it all wrapped up.

*4.5 Stars*

In 1998, female students are disappearing from Southern State University in North Carolina. The girl's disappearances were treated as runaways until one of their own went missing. Jessica Fadley was at home for her sister's birthday when she suddenly disappeared with no clue in sight. 24 years later, a new true crime podcast, Ten Seconds to Vanish, brings a new light to these cold cases. When a body is found at a local lake, Jessica's sister Lindsey desperately looks for answer to Jessica's disappearance. Is the body in the lake Jessica's?

This audiobook was amazing. I highly suggest the audiobook for anyone interested in adding The Lake of Lost Girls to their TBR. Not only are there several narrators for the characters, but the podcast and other media adds another level to this already riveting book. I was hooked from the first episode of Ten Seconds to Vanish, and this case had so many suspects, I couldn't keep up. I thought I had the ending figured out but was taken by complete surprise. This mystery/thriller will be one of my favorites for 2024.

The Lake of Lost Girls is out November 5th.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to review The Lake of Lost Girls. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thrillers featuring true crime podcasts seem to be all the rage right now, and inserting true crime commentary / social media into a story can actually be great storytelling (it has been done very well in the past. However, this is one podcast I would not subscribe to.

Twenty-four years after four female students went missing from Southern State University in North Carolina, a podcast investigating one of the disappearances (but, weirdly, not all of them) results in the (so far incompetent) local police re-opening the case(s). Though the police doesn't really do much investigating the second time around, either; most of the snooping is done by Lindsey, the younger sister of one of the victims, and Ryan, a supposed journalist.

From there on out, the story goes much like you thought it would: amateur sleuths getting into cars with people they shouldn't, gruesome discoveries, and lots of hidden agendas and lies.

I found the writing to be very uneven (which may be due to the fact that "Katherine Greene" is actually two authors writing together under one pen name, which would also account for the plot holes / discrepancies) and the mystery very obvious, even though the authors tried (too) hard to have an unexpected twist at the end, which just made it more obvious. The characters are one-dimensional and frustrating: every single male is creepy, predatory, abusive, and doesn't take no for an answer; and while the women (Lindsey in particular) certainly make their share of stupid choices, there's also lots of very unbecoming and frankly irritating victim-blaming going around in this narrative, all leading to a very unsatisfying ending. As for the much-hyped podcast angle, it actually adds absolutely nothing to the story (the podcast snippets are short, and the hosts really have no new information on the case, they mainly just giggle about it, so calling those clips "suspenseful" is quite a reach).

Overall, though I was very intrigued by the story and the concept of the book, I sadly found the execution lacking (I did, however, enjoy the audiobook production and the narration).

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

"The Lake of Lost Girls" is slated to be released on November 5, 2024.

Wow ! This was so great on audiobook. I thought all the narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life. This book had so many twists and turns and I did not see the ending coming. I would highly recommend giving this a read if you enjoy thrillers/suspense novels.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This was SO good. I'm always a sucker for a good sister story but this one had me captivated from the beginning. The writing was great, the narrators were great, and I'll definitely be checking out other books by Katherine Greene. This is my 164th book of the year, and it's definitely in the top 25 at least.

I've read some other reviews where people didn't like the True Crime Podcast aspect about it, but in all honesty I feel like the author was kind of taking a jab at podcast hosts who find humor in and profit off of the trauma of their subjects. Towards the end, the hosts were all apologetic saying they've learned their lesson, etc. Then immediately went to start a brand new podcast about another missing woman ("poor girl"), but that's at least how I interpreted it!

I didn't see the twist coming at all. Loved the alternating timelines and different POVs. Such an easy 5-star rating.

Talk about a plot twist!! The Lake of Lost Girls was a twisty, atmospheric thriller that kept me guessing until the end.

Jess is the Apple of her father’s eye, with an overbearing mother. She’s back from college to celebrate her little sisters’ 6th birthday when she suddenly vanishes and is never seen again. This is in the wake of 3 other mysterious disappearances of girls from the college. All cases go cold.

20 years later, Jess’ little sister Lindsey begrudgingly teams up with a journalist named Ryan when a body is found and the internet sleuths and podcasters swoop in as the investigation is reopened.

The dueling time line added to the drama, and we bounced back and forth between Jess in her freshman year, leading up to her disappearance, and Lindsey in present day.

This book will have you pointing fingers at everyone, and the ending gets a chef’s kiss from me! (And also, a major EWWWW🧟‍♀️🫢)

If you're looking for a fast-paced and engaging story, then I can highly recommend THE LAKE OF LOST GIRLS. When new evidence arises twenty-four years after Lindsay's sister, Jessica, has disappeared Lindsay decides to do some investigating herself. The narration was fantastic for this audiobook, it really added to my enjoyment. I liked the past and present timelines and getting both of the girls’ POV. I had all kinds of ideas about how this story would end but the author did a great job surprising me!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my gifted audiobook.

This review will be shared to my Instagram account (@coffee.break.book.reviews) closer to publication date.

The narrative revolves around a girl who went missing from a local college, and years later, her sister is pulled back into the unresolved mystery as more bodies are discovered.

This book was captivating, presenting a plot that cleverly misleads the reader into thinking it’s heading in one direction, only to veer off into another. I particularly appreciated how the inclusion of podcast hosts added a dynamic layer to the storytelling, effectively breaking up the narrative and enhancing the overall pacing. It was a great read that explored the mystery from various angles, keeping me engaged throughout.

The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene is a gripping mystery that spans two timelines. In 1998, Jessica Fadley, a promising freshman at Southern State University, disappears amid a string of missing female students. Fast forward 24 years, and her sister Lindsey is still seeking answers. With the help of a popular true crime podcast, Ten Seconds to Vanish, which reignites interest in the cold case, Lindsey dives into an investigation that leads her to some disturbing revelations as bodies start turning up at a local lake. The narrative alternates between the sisters' perspectives, one in the past spiraling into darkness, and the other in the present unraveling a tangled web of lies.

I loved this book! The dual timelines and multiple POVs drew me in right away. The true crime podcast woven into the story added an extra layer of intrigue, making me feel like I was part of the investigation. Katherine Greene keeps you guessing throughout, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, the ending completely shocked me. The twists and turns were masterfully done, and the writing was phenomenal. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

Thank you to the author, the publisher: Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for an arc of this in exchange for an honest review!

The Lake of Lost Girls
by Katherine Greene
4/5 ⭐

The Lake of Lost Girls is a suspenseful cold-case thriller that captivates the reader from start to finish. In 1998, four young women disappeared from Southern State University in North Carolina. Twenty-four years later, the body of one of the missing girls is discovered at a nearby lake, reigniting the investigation. Lindsey, the sister of one of the victims, relentlessly searches for answers. With the release of a new true-crime podcast, Lindsey finally uncovers the whereabouts of her sister and the other missing women.

The author skillfully weaves dual timelines and multiple POVs, creating a page-turning narrative. I also really enjoyed the inclusion of the podcast interviews and notes. The full-cast narration in the audiobook brings the characters to life, making them more relatable. While you need red herrings and sketchy characters in a thriller, I did not like the teacher or the other older man preying on young girls. So many twists and suspicious characters make this book a fast and entertaining read.

Thank you to @Dreamscape_Media and @netgalley for the ALC in exchange for my honest review. All my opinions are my own.
Publication Date: November 5, 2024

This was my first book by Katherine Greene, and it definitely won’t be the last! Just when I thought I had the plot all figured out, the twists kept coming. I was convinced I knew what was happening a few times, but I was completely off base. I really enjoyed this audiobook and found it hard to pause. The writing style was so easy to connect with, and the narrators had such pleasant voices. The alternating timelines added to the tension, making me suspect every character in the story of being a potential murderer. The ending caught me completely off guard; I was listening to the last 10% with my jaw dropped in disbelief!

Thank You NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me to listen to this audiobook.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for allowing me access to this ALC in exchange for my honest review!
The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene will be released on November 5th. In 1998, freshman Jessica Fadley disappears amid a string of missing female students at Southern State University. Twenty-four years later, her sister Lindsey is determined to find out what happened and is inspired by a popular true crime podcast. As bodies of the missing women are discovered in a nearby lake, Lindsey's investigation uncovers disturbing truths. The story alternates between Lindsey's search for answers and Jessica's dark descent before her disappearance. I honestly did a little happy dance when I got this approval, I love true crime and audiobooks with a full cast of voices! I absolutely loved all the voices, I listened to this in three settings and I could not even do anything else at the same time, I was just too focused on the story! I recommend it to anyone who love podcasts true crime and a good thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Wow this was a psychological thriller for sure. Multiple timelines and POV but still easy enough to follow. Really enjoyed the narrators and the book itself was well written and hard to stop listening.

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!