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A small-town sheriff’s daughter inherits more than a house when her father passes away, leaving behind secrets aplenty.
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When Hazel Sharp, daughter of Mirror Lake’s longtime local detective, unexpectedly inherits her childhood home, she’s warily drawn back to the town—and people—she left behind almost a decade earlier. But Hazel’s not the only relic of the past to return: a drought has descended on the region, and as the water level in the lake drops, long-hidden secrets begin to emerge…including evidence that may help finally explain the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
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Jerrod MacFarlane
BOTM Editorial Team
When a close family member or other loved one dies, so many events tend to accompany it. Secrets are revealed, inheritances are passed down, tenuous relationship bonds dissolve. So I am always interested in books that follow the wake of these kinds of losses; they have so much built-in suspense. In her latest novel, Daughter of Mine, Megan Miranda carefully unpacks one such death to twist-filled and riveting effect.
After the death of her father—the longtime sheriff of Mirror Lake—Hazel Sharp is drawn back to her childhood home, which she inherits. The house and town are a bit worse for wear. Drought has begun to plague the area. And as it finally dries up all the nearby lakes, many long-hidden local secrets are revealed. These revelations begin to make Hazel wonder if she might be able to finally unravel the mystery of her mother’s disappearance. As she investigates, she must navigate the town’s prickly residents and the sense of foreboding that looms in the air.
This book is deeply atmospheric. You will be able to visualize every nook and cranny of Mirror Lake and each page will give you a case of the heeby jeebies, which, let’s be honest, is what we come to thrillers for ultimately. I bow down to Ms. Miranda; she’s written another impeccable spine tingler.
Member ratings (1,574)
Elizabeth M.
Philadelphia, PA
Megan Miranda’s books are kind of a hit or miss for me. This was a hit! It’s a slow build yet keeps you engaged the whole time. This was a great read that had me questioning everyone up until the end.
Linda M.
Huntsville, AL
After a long drought secrets tend to come up. What was buried in water is revealed. Long lost questions answered. A few surprises. Megan Miranda’s best book yet! Grab this one. It’s so good y’all.
Kim K.
Sylvania, OH
First book I’ve read by Miranda and now it won’t be the last. I love the significance of the name of the town to the mirrors in the house and all of the secrets that evolve because of them. Fabulous!
Breana W.
Beloit, WI
Hazel returns home after her father’s death as news of a car being found in the lake. Hazel learns her father left her the house which is straining her relationship with her brothers even more. While
Raegan M.
Tulsa, OK
Megan Miranda absolutely delivered again…and this is my new favorite MM book. Perfect twists and well written characters; I literally could not put down this book, reading it in one sitting. 5 stars!