The Loch

Written by Fran Dorricott

Narrated by Jane Macfarlane and Lauren Moakes

*A TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK OF THE WEEK*

‘This book had a bit of everything! Suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, a few crazy twists…a great whodunnit!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Everyone in this town has a secret. But who holds the key to the loch…?

Twenty years ago, three young women disappeared, never to be found. The rumour to this day is that their bodies are still hidden deep within the murky Loch Aven.

When Eleanor, Clio and Michaela find themselves rained out of a camping trip in the Scottish countryside, they have no option but to book the mysterious house nestled on the banks of the lake. But little do they know that history has a way of repeating itself.

As secrets in the tightknit community begin to surface, and Michaela suddenly disappears, it becomes clear that something sinister is at play. And now it’s a race against time to unravel the mystery before the dark waters claim their next victim…

A claustrophobic, eerie and atmospheric thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Sarah Pearse.

Readers are gripped by THE LOCH!

‘Intriguing and suspenseful. This was a fantastic book with so many twists and sharp turns.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This one sucks you in from the first page…Dorricott is among the only authors where I genuinely feel my heart starting to race as I read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Creepy and atmospheric with lots of twists and turns. What a fantastic read!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An excellent setting that adds a mysterious life to the story all on its own.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Moody and atmospheric, this is a very spooky read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Mar 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9780008449384

Fran Dorricott

Fran Dorricott is an author based in Derby, where she lives with her family, two cats, and three dogs (one of whom weighs more than she does). She holds a degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia and an MA with distinction in Creative Writing from City University London. Fran is also a bookseller working in the Derby branch of Waterstones, which is secretly just a way for her to fuel her ridiculous book-buying addiction.