The day is almost here: Laura Lippman's Lady in the Lake will be available next Tuesday, July 23rd!
Lady in the Lake is a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, about a middle-aged housewife turned aspiring reporter who pursues the murder of a forgotten young woman.
Stephen King just gave a rave review in the New York Times Book Review:
“extraordinary…Lippman walks a fine line, balancing a cracking good mystery with the story of a not always admirable woman working to stand on her own. … Lippman answers all outstanding questions with a totally cool double twist that your reviewer—a veteran reader of mysteries—never saw coming.”
Check out all of the starred reviews!
“Riveting…This is a superb character study, a terrific newspaper novel, and a fascinating look at urban life and racial discrimination in the ’60s…Lippman’s critical acclaim and sales figures continue to climb, and this genre-crossing thriller will extend her reach still further.”
—Booklist review
“Lippman’s fans will devour this sophisticated crime novel, which captures the era’s zeitgeist while painting a striking portrait of unapologetic female ambition.”
—Publishers Weekly review
“The story is bigger than the crime, and the crime is bigger than its solution, making Lippman’s skill as a mystery novelist work as icing on the cake. The racism, classism, and sexism of 50 years ago wrapped up in a stylish, sexy, suspenseful period drama…”
—Kirkus Reviews review
In honor of Lady in the Lake's book birthday, we are giving away 10 finished copies of the book to the first 10 people who email librarylovefest@harpercollins.com.
-Lainey