First published 1995
Nick arrives at Sauterelle Lake expecting an ordinary summer. Instead, he encounters mysteries that challenge everything he thought he knew about the natural world. A girl with mesmerizing eyes speaks directly to his mind, unsettling him with her otherworldly presence. A wolf watches him with intelligence that seems far beyond any animal's capacity. Most disturbing of all, a family has taken residence in a cabin that should be vacant, and they clearly don't welcome visitors. As the days grow longer, Nick realizes that conventional magic isn't the only supernatural force at work around the lake. Something darker travels through the summer air, and the peaceful retreat he expected has become a test of survival. The real challenge won't be understanding these strange encounters, but living through them until he can escape when fall arrives.
Genres: suspense, mystery, fantasy, supernatural
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, supernatural-mystery
Setting: Sauterelle Lake
Period: summer
244 pages · Library Binding · Avon Books