Description:

Internationally bestselling author Amy Meyerson takes readers on a harrowing journey where two mothers—one of a woman who drowned and the other of a toddler who might know what happened to her—are the only ones searching for the truth.

Heavily pregnant with her second child, Tessa Irons has enough on her mind without her toddler throwing tantrums at the local coffee shop. The boy is inconsolable, shouting “Gigi!” to a woman Tessa’s never seen before—and never will again. The next morning, the woman’s body is dredged up from the canal outside the Ironses’ posh Venice Beach home, and Tessa’s gut tells her it’s no coincidence.

Barb Geller refuses to believe that her daughter’s death was just some drunken accident. She heads to California for answers, where she crosses paths with Tessa. Together they hunt for the truth, certain they’ll find a connection between their children.

But the police don’t believe them. Tessa’s husband dismisses her worries as pregnancy jitters, and even though people are always watching along the Canals, no one saw a thing. Tessa and Barb only have each other, their intuition, and the creeping sense of danger that grows with every shocking revelation.

Adele’s Review:

This reviewer absolutely loved the premise of The Water Lies and was hooked by page one. The story and setting are unique, offering glimpses into an elite neighborhood on the California canals. The protagonist, Tessa, is nine months pregnant and a full-time mom to an active toddler. Her scientist husband appears devoted to his family. As Tessa’s due date nears, and a body is discovered in the canal behind her home, her life upends. Then the mother of the dead woman arrives to find answers.

Author Amy Meyerson expertly weaves each plotline and character together over the course of the novel, where no obvious early connections existed. The book is well-written, the pacing is good, and the characters relatable. The story offers unexpected twists and turns to keep the reader engaged until the final pages. Recommended.

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7646225713

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DXGP7GVC