New Release Review: The House on Cold Creek Lane by Liz Alterman

About the Book

*As found on Goodreads

An unflinching examination of motherhood and the dark side of domesticity set against a suburban backdrop that's anything but blissful. This twisty tale invites readers to a slow motion unravelling that culminates in a devastating finale.

Who was I? What had I become? Breathe, I commanded. You're doing this for your family.

When Laurel and Rob West move into their new home in New Jersey, it seems too good to be true. But Laurel can't shake off her old feelings of anxiety. The neighbour who pays far too much attention to the Wests' two young children . . . Rob watching her every miss step . . . and there's something people aren't telling her about this house . . .

I promised myself I wouldn't go to that neighborhood again. Not that street. Not so soon. But I couldn't help it. They made it too easy.

Corey Sutton is trying to outrun her past. Recently divorced and reeling from a devastating loss, she moves into her widowed mother's retirement condo in Florida. Everyone says she just needs some time to recover and rebuild . . . but is Corey beyond saving? She wants answers. And there's very little she won't do to get them.

Though Laurel and Corey have never met, the women have something in common, and if they're not careful, it may just destroy them both . . .

Review

The House on Cold Creek Lane is a domestic thriller, told from two points of view in alternating chapters.

Laurel, Rob, and their two young children have recently moved into a suburban home. A home on Cold Creek Lane where there was once a major tragedy- unbeknownst to Laurel. Side thought, something about Laurel's husband irked me the whole book! Ugh. Him and his whole family were lacking in the likability department.

Corey is grieving the death of her daughter, who died tragically and under suspicious circumstances. She's trying to start over but can't let the thought go that her daughter's death was caused by one of her old neighbors on Cold Creek Lane. She's determined to find answers.

The pacing of the story made for a quick read. It was predictable but entertaining. I was able to figure out the main plot twist, but there were still a couple of small reveals that surprised me. I enjoyed reading both women's POV and seeing how their lives ended up connecting and crossing paths.

All in all, it was a satisfying read. Check it out if you enjoy domestic thrillers!