Books:
Sweet Water
What did her son do in the woods last night? Does a mother really want to know?
It’s what Sarah Ellsworth dreamed of. Marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Martin. Living in a historic mansion in Pennsylvania’s most exclusive borough. And Finn, a teenage son with so much promise. Until…A call for help in the middle of the night leads Sarah and Martin to the woods, where they find Finn, injured, dazed, and weeping near his girlfriend’s dead body. Convinced he’s innocent, Sarah and Martin agree to protect their son at any cost and not report the crime.
But there are things Sarah finds hard to reconcile: a cover-up by Martin’s family that’s so unnervingly cold-blooded. Finn’s lies to the authorities are too comfortable, too proficient, not to arouse her suspicions. Even the secrets of the old house she lives in seem to be connected to the incident. As each troubling event unfolds, Sarah must decide how far she’ll go to save her perfect life.
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THIS IS THE LIFE SHE ALWAYS WANTED.
BUT WHO'S GOING TO PAY FOR IT?
Praise for Sweet Water
"An unsparing account of 'rich people problems' that goes on forever, like all the best nightmares." --Kirkus Reviews
"[A] nail-biting psychological thriller...Reinard knows how to keep readers turning the pages."--Publisher's Weekly
"Sweet Water is electrically suspenseful, impossible to put down until the last gut punch of a killer ending." --Luanne Rice, New York Times Bestselling author
"A remarkable tale of family loyalties and lies set in a fresh new world. Fans of Defending Jacob--both the book and television show--will relish this sinister story of the lengths two parents will go in order to protect their child." ---J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author
"Reinard's domestic thriller Sweet Water, a story about betrayal, murder, and dark family secrets, held me riveted as one woman's search for the truth threatens everyone she loves." --T.R. Ragan, New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Sawyer Brooks series
"Hypnotic and absorbing, a compulsive page-turner to the very end." --Minka Kent, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
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Into the Sound
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A terrified voice on the phone. The line goes dead. The mystery begins.
During a superstorm, Holly Boswell receives a panicked call from her sister, Vivian: Come get me…There’s somebody coming. But when Holly arrives at a Long Island marina, there’s only her sister’s abandoned car. Vivian is gone. It’s all eerily familiar. Holly and Vivian used to play hide-and-seek as children. It was a reprieve from the mental abuses of their parents, psychology professors who raised the siblings as if it were research. Decades later, Holly is reminded of their childhood games. In her relentless search for the answers, Holly is reading between the lines in Vivian’s journals. She’s untangling clues in their mother’s diary and discovering secrets from her sister’s private world that are casting a dangerous shadow. Maybe Vivian has reasons for wanting to disappear from her well-to-do life. Or is it something more sinister? As Holly follows Vivian’s trail, she can’t shake the feeling that someone might be following her. |
A TERRIFIED VOICE ON THE PHONE. THE LINE GOES DEAD.
THE MYSTERY BEGINS.
THE MYSTERY BEGINS.
Praise for Into the Sound
"...one wild ride. -- Kirkus Reviews
"[In] this spellbinding psychological thriller from Reinard (Sweet Water)...Reinard keeps the suspense high through to the surprise ending. Readers will have trouble putting this one down."--Publishers Weekly
“Into the Sound is an atmospheric, character-driven thriller about how far a woman will go to save her sister. With propulsive, evocative prose, Reinard delves into family secrets and lies—and the reliability of memory. It doesn’t get much better than this!” —Melissa Colasanti, author of Call Me Elizabeth Lark
“A missing sister, a bad marriage, a woman broken and trapped--Into the Sound will have readers under its spell from the first word until the final, shocking pages. The tension is explosive as past and present collide in this intense, fast-paced, and twisty thriller; and Reinard’s in-depth understanding of the ways in which childhood trauma follows into adulthood adds a deep and unforgettable layer to one woman’s hunt for her sister and the long-buried secrets of their difficult upbringing.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of Far Gone
“In Into the Sound, Cara Reinard crafts a world of secrets that will leave you breathless as you scour the pages for answers.” —Dea Poirier, Amazon bestselling author
“I’m always a sucker for a sister book and Into the Sound delivers in spades. The pace is electric, and the twists are completely unpredictable, but underneath the high-tension story is a fraught, but very real and complicated bond forged in childhood trauma. Reinard includes a tangle with the mob, and a delve into the psychology of false memories, all without letting up the pace. Harlan Coben fans will love Into the Sound, especially if they’re looking for a female protagonist and some deeper meaning. Highly recommended!” —Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year and Girls of Brackenhill
Praise for Into the Sound
"...one wild ride. -- Kirkus Reviews
"[In] this spellbinding psychological thriller from Reinard (Sweet Water)...Reinard keeps the suspense high through to the surprise ending. Readers will have trouble putting this one down."--Publishers Weekly
“Into the Sound is an atmospheric, character-driven thriller about how far a woman will go to save her sister. With propulsive, evocative prose, Reinard delves into family secrets and lies—and the reliability of memory. It doesn’t get much better than this!” —Melissa Colasanti, author of Call Me Elizabeth Lark
“A missing sister, a bad marriage, a woman broken and trapped--Into the Sound will have readers under its spell from the first word until the final, shocking pages. The tension is explosive as past and present collide in this intense, fast-paced, and twisty thriller; and Reinard’s in-depth understanding of the ways in which childhood trauma follows into adulthood adds a deep and unforgettable layer to one woman’s hunt for her sister and the long-buried secrets of their difficult upbringing.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of Far Gone
“In Into the Sound, Cara Reinard crafts a world of secrets that will leave you breathless as you scour the pages for answers.” —Dea Poirier, Amazon bestselling author
“I’m always a sucker for a sister book and Into the Sound delivers in spades. The pace is electric, and the twists are completely unpredictable, but underneath the high-tension story is a fraught, but very real and complicated bond forged in childhood trauma. Reinard includes a tangle with the mob, and a delve into the psychology of false memories, all without letting up the pace. Harlan Coben fans will love Into the Sound, especially if they’re looking for a female protagonist and some deeper meaning. Highly recommended!” —Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year and Girls of Brackenhill
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A family estate is to die for in a gripping novel of psychological suspense by the author of Into the Sound.
Nothing brings the four Fox siblings together like their detestable father’s heart attack—and a hefty inheritance to be divided equally. At his deathbed is his oldest daughter, Valerie; her irresponsible sister, Lucy; and their two embattled brothers, Christian and Jeremy. Even the former housekeeper, Marisol, who’s been with the family for forty years, is on watch. All Valerie hopes for is an amicable reunion, despite the damages of the past. By punishing means, Stefan Fox raised his children to be competitors. The cruel lessons now serve them well in a game of life and death. When it comes to the family fortune, the rules are simple: fewer siblings means a bigger share. After a suspicious accident, Valerie knows the worst is yet to come—and confiding in the wrong person could be the most dangerous thing she’s ever done. |
Praise for The Den
"Reinard juggles suspects, motives and family skeletons with such dexterity that it's hard to imagine any of the Fox clan actually being innocent. A heartburning family tell-all just in time to gladden your Thanksgiving." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This explosive plot, told through alternating narrators with wildly divergent viewpoints, creates tense, Machiavellian atmosphere. Readers won't soon forget the deep dive into twisted family dynamics."--Publishers Weekly
“Cara Reinard hooks from. the start with breathtaking and heart-pounding scenes bound tight where fleeting passion and nightmarish memories take centerstage.” —Chris Miller, Best Thriller Books
“Succession meets The Guest List” when the patriarch of a dysfunctional family has a sudden heart attack and stroke. With his life hanging in the balance, the Fox children learn of their father's recently revised will and find their own lives in danger--but which one is behind the mayhem? And which ones will survive to inherit the family dynasty? Twists and clever reveals abound in The Den--and Reinard keeps us guessing to the very end!" —Wendy Walker, national bestselling author of Don't Look For Me
“Think your family has drama? Wait until you meet the Foxes, who have enough skeletons in their closet to fill a cemetery. Cara Reinard deftly combines twisted family dynamics, escalating tension, and suspicious characters to make The Den a juicy, binge-worthy thriller.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot
“Succession meets Knives Out in this clever, fast-paced, and fun whodunnit thriller!” —Jeneva Rose, Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage
"Reinard juggles suspects, motives and family skeletons with such dexterity that it's hard to imagine any of the Fox clan actually being innocent. A heartburning family tell-all just in time to gladden your Thanksgiving." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This explosive plot, told through alternating narrators with wildly divergent viewpoints, creates tense, Machiavellian atmosphere. Readers won't soon forget the deep dive into twisted family dynamics."--Publishers Weekly
“Cara Reinard hooks from. the start with breathtaking and heart-pounding scenes bound tight where fleeting passion and nightmarish memories take centerstage.” —Chris Miller, Best Thriller Books
“Succession meets The Guest List” when the patriarch of a dysfunctional family has a sudden heart attack and stroke. With his life hanging in the balance, the Fox children learn of their father's recently revised will and find their own lives in danger--but which one is behind the mayhem? And which ones will survive to inherit the family dynasty? Twists and clever reveals abound in The Den--and Reinard keeps us guessing to the very end!" —Wendy Walker, national bestselling author of Don't Look For Me
“Think your family has drama? Wait until you meet the Foxes, who have enough skeletons in their closet to fill a cemetery. Cara Reinard deftly combines twisted family dynamics, escalating tension, and suspicious characters to make The Den a juicy, binge-worthy thriller.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot
“Succession meets Knives Out in this clever, fast-paced, and fun whodunnit thriller!” —Jeneva Rose, Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage
Other Published Works:
Read the short story, Geneva on The Lake, that inspired Sweet Water, from the Into The Woods Anthology here.
And, Reinard's 2-Book domestic suspense collection: Pretty Dolls and Hand Grenades and Last Doll Standing.
Read the short story, Geneva on The Lake, that inspired Sweet Water, from the Into The Woods Anthology here.
And, Reinard's 2-Book domestic suspense collection: Pretty Dolls and Hand Grenades and Last Doll Standing.