REVIEW: Lost Lake

Lost Lake
Author: Emily Littlejohn

Gemma Monroe is a detective with the Cedar Valley, CO Police Department. Gemma is called in to investigate the disappearance of a camper. Sari Chesney was camping at Lost Lake with 3 friends. She disappeared overnight without a trace. Her friends say they have no idea what happened to her. Sari is assistant curator at the local historical museum. With a big gala event at the museum celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Cedar Valley coming up in just days, it's doubtful Sari disappeared of her own accord. When the head of the museum is found beaten and strangled to death, Gemma knows there is more to the story than just a missing camper.

This story is so suspenseful and engaging! This is the 3rd book in the Detective Gemma Monroe series. I'm definitely going to backtrack and read the other two books, Inherit the Bones and A Season to Lie. I like Gemma as a main character. She is intelligent and very good at her job. I liked the setting. Cedar Valley has the beauty of Colorado, the complex characters and vibe of a small town, an interesting history....and a lot of hidden, dark secrets.

The plot moved along at a nice pace with plenty of description, character development and suspense. I liked the tie-in with the historical museum, history of the lake and town, and the case. Already have book 1 in this series checked out at the library! Can't wait for the next book! :)

*I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book from St. Martins Press via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**