'An unsparing account of 'rich people problems' that goes on forever, like all the best nightmares.' - Kirkus Reviews As each troubling event unfolds, Sarah must decide how far she'll go to save her perfect life. Even the secrets of the old house she lives in seem to be connected to the incident. Finn's lies to the authorities are too comfortable, too proficient, not to arouse her suspicions. Convinced he's innocent, Sarah and Martin agree to protect their son at any cost and not report the crime.īut there are things Sarah finds hard to reconcile: a cover-up by Martin's family that's so unnervingly cold-blooded. 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. And Finn, a teenage son with so much promise. Living in a historic mansion in Pennsylvania's most exclusive borough. Marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Martin. What did her son do in the woods last night? Does a mother really want to know? J.T.What did her son do in the woods last night? Does a mother really want to know? Fans of Defending Jacob-both the book and the television show-will relish this sinister story of the lengths two parents will go to in order to protect their child. As each troubling event unfolds, Sarah must decide how far she’ll go to save her perfect life.Ī remarkable tale of family loyalties and lies set in a fresh new world.

Finn’s lies to the authorities are too comfortable, too proficient, not to arouse her suspicions. Convinced he’s innocent, Sarah and Martin agree to protect their son at any cost and not report the crime.īut there are things Sarah finds hard to reconcile: a cover-up by Martin’s family that’s so unnervingly cold-blooded. 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. Living in a historic mansion in Pennsylvania’s most exclusive borough.

Sweet Water by Cara Reinard