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Cradle Lake
Cradle Lake | Ronald Malfi
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When Alan Hammerstun inherits a quaint ranch house in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, he and his wife Heather seize the opportunity to leave New York and the haunting aftermath of two miscarriages. Eager to start over in the rural North Carolina town, they hope this new beginning will be the antidote to Heather’s severe depression. For a time everything seems perfect. Too perfect, in fact. The neighbors are all young, handsome, healthy, and friendly. While surveying his new property, Alan finds a dirt path through the forest designated by stone markers carved with strange symbols, which culminates in a grassy clearing. One night Alan dreams the path ends at the foot of a lake and dives in; when he awakes gritty with lake grime and improved health and strength, he wonders if it could cure Heather’s depression and infertility as well. When the townspeople warn Alan of the lake’s powers, he must decide if the community’s secret is a nightmare or a miracle.
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Cradle Lake is located on tainted land that once brought healing powers to the Native Americans who lived there but now offers something much darker to the suburbanites who have taken over the forest around what was once a sacred lake. Malfi uses the emotional turmoil of a couple who have lost a child to highlight the evil that lurks beneath the water.

Great spooky read! 👻

amywithbooks I discovered Ronald Malfi's books last year and I am hooked! I will check this one out! 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
Addison_Reads @amywithbooks I just discovered him recently, but he's definitely becoming a favorite of mine. What's your favorite by him that you've read? This is only my second read of his so I'm always looking for suggestions. 2y
amywithbooks @Addison_Reads so far I have read Come With Me, December Park, The Night Parade, and Bone White. Loved them ALL! Bone White is definitely more horror. Come With Me is mystery with a supernatural twist. December Park is coming of age mystery with strong Stand By Me/Losers Club vibes. The Night Parade is father-daughter duo + apocalyptic plague. They are all SO good! 2y
Addison_Reads @amywithbooks Come With Me is the only other one I've read. I saw it on NetGalley and I'm so glad I tried it. Thank you for the other recommendations. I can't wait to read more of his. 2y
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