The instant New York Times bestseller! Hot on the heels of The Twin, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back with a scary and suspenseful read about a summer camp filled with dark secrets.Esme and Kayla once were campers at Camp Pine Lake. Now they’re back as counselors-in-training. Esme loves the little girls in her cabin and thinks it’s funny how scared they are of everything—the woods, the bugs, the boys...even swimming in the lake. It reminds her of how she and Kayla used to be. Before...
Because Esme and Kayla did something terrible when they were campers. Something they’ve kept a secret all these years. They vow that this summer will be awesome. Two months of sun, s’mores, and flirting with the cute boy counselors. But then they get a message:
THE LAKE NEVER FORGETS.
The secret they’ve kept buried for so many years is about to resurface.
“[T]he strong buildup…leads to a shockingly satisfying finale. An eerie thriller reminiscent of summer horror movies that will keep readers on edge.”—Kirkus
"Pays homage to classic summer camp slasher films...horror fans will likely appreciate this paranoia-fueled tale."—Publishers Weekly
Hot on the heels of The Twin, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back with a scary and suspenseful read about a summer camp filled with dark secrets.
Esme and Kayla once were campers at Camp Pine Lake. They're excited to be back this year as CITs (counselors in training). Esme loves the little girls in her cabin and thinks it's funny how scared they are of everything--spiders, the surly head counselor, the dark, boys . . . even swimming in the lake! It reminds her a little of how she and Kayla used to be, once. Before . . . it happened.
Because Esme and Kayla did something bad when they were campers. Afterwards, the girls agreed to keep it secret. They've moved on--or so they say--and this summer is going to be great. Two months of sun, s'mores, and flirting with the cute boy counselors. But then they get a note. THE LAKE NEVER FORGETS. And the secret they've kept buried for so many years is about to resurface.
Praise for THE LAKE:
A New York Times bestseller
A USA TODAY bestseller A Publishers Weekly bestseller
“[T]he strong buildup…leads to a
shockingly satisfying finale. An
eerie thriller reminiscent of summer horror movies that will
keep readers on edge.”—
Kirkus "Pays homage to
classic summer camp slasher films...horror fans will likely appreciate this paranoia-fueled tale."—
Publishers Weekly
Praise for Natasha Preston:
"This
fast-paced thriller will be a
hit."–
SLJ, on
The Twin"A deeply disturbing tale that explores what can push someone to kill and what people will do to survive. . . . keeps
tensions high to the final page." –
PW, on
The Lost "Preston weaves a
terrifying tale. . . . A
fast-paced, plot-driven page-turner." –
Kirkus, on
The Lost "
Keeps readers on edge. . . . A great addition to the thriller shelves. Recommended for fans of Stephen King, Jennifer Barnes, and Ally Carter." –
SLJ, on
You Will Be Mine "Preston is skilled in building an atmosphere of
paranoia and
claustrophobia." –
PW, on
You Will Be Mine "Preston's latest mystery reads like an homage to a
nostalgic Fear Street novel. . . . An enjoyable blend of mystery and horror." –
Booklist, on
You Will Be Mine "A
fresh take on a murder mystery thriller. Rich with plot
twists and
suspense, readers will not want to put it down." –
VOYA, on
You Will Be Mine "Will keep readers
intrigued." –
SLJ, on
Awake "
Ripped-from-the-headlines." –
SLJ, on
The Cellar 
