The Couple at the Lakehouse

The Couple at the Lake House is a twisted, page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you questioning every smile, every secret, every fidelity until the very end.

'My story showed what I wanted, and left out the ugly truth.'
Sidney, a bestselling author, is spiralling after a nervous meltdown.

After a sold-out reading, she settles down for dinner with her fiancé. But Cole, a former paramour, approaches them, his new girlfriend in tow. Against her better judgement, they agree to join the couple.

Then comes an unexpected offer: a getaway at Cole’s lake house.

At first, it’s picture-perfect―two couples laughing, tipping over glasses of wine. But why do the smiles feel taut, rehearsed?

A lake house. Old flames. New enemies. Deadly games.

As she senses danger closing in, Sidney must decide how far she’s willing to go to escape―because walking away was never part of the plan, was it?

James Caine delivers another shocking tale of love lost and found, and the games people play when no one’s watching.

• Tense & unputdownable from the first page – A twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing from the first page to the last.
• Short, gripping chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers that can be binged in one breathless sitting!
• Complex characters – Complex relationships, hidden motivations, and characters you'll love to hate... and fear.
• Dark domestic drama – Love, betrayal, secrets which won't stay in the past, for thrill-seekers who can't get enough of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Silent Patient.
• In-depth exploration of fan culture – Redefines parasocial relationships and fans who want a piece of their idols.
• Perfect for readers who love thrillers – Best gift for the adrenaline junkie in your life.

With his most complex heroine yet, Caine taps into psychological depth like never before, to deliver a darker, deeper kind of thriller.