“Roy keeps things taut and tense throughout, springing surprises and making all her characters count.” —Kirkus Reviews“Roy is as adept as ever at bringing the South’s beauty and soft-edged dangers to life. In this complex tale, fierce family love is pitted against ambition, obsession, and contested power.” —Booklist“A deftly crafted and simply riveting read from start to finish, Lake County by Lori Roy is a compulsive page turner of a read.” —Midwest Book Review“Lake County is an irresistible slice of Florida noir fashioned of great American mythmaking. James M. Cain meets Harper Lee. The story excels as both an exciting crime novel and a fine example of Southern literature.” —Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Let the Devil Ride“Suspenseful, atmospheric, and surprising, Lake County pulls you and slowly ups the tension until you’re holding your breath. Another remarkable crime novel from Lori Roy.” —Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Lake County is the best book yet in Lori Roy’s remarkable career, a beautifully written blend of suspense and heartache, where Hollywood longings intersect with Florida crime syndicates in an ever-intensifying squeeze. An atmospheric, haunting read.” —Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of An Honest Man
