"Traymore masterfully ratchets up the tension little-by-little until the shocking, explosive end."--Tracey Devlyn, USA Today bestselling author "What do you have to lose, Kate?" Ryan asked me, as we stood on the bluff looking out on Lake Michigan. Turns out, almost everything. When I first moved from Manhattan to this small town six years ago, I worried about many things. I worried about finding a job. I worried that I'd be bored. I worried that my relationship with charming photographer Ryan Breslow was ...
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"Traymore masterfully ratchets up the tension little-by-little until the shocking, explosive end."--Tracey Devlyn, USA Today bestselling author "What do you have to lose, Kate?" Ryan asked me, as we stood on the bluff looking out on Lake Michigan. Turns out, almost everything. When I first moved from Manhattan to this small town six years ago, I worried about many things. I worried about finding a job. I worried that I'd be bored. I worried that my relationship with charming photographer Ryan Breslow was moving too fast. But I never worried about whether the ground beneath my feet would crumble-both literally and figuratively. My marriage didn't go as I'd imagined. A year ago, Ryan met his untimely death in a car accident that's still under investigation. Isolated and alone, all I wanted was to sell my home and leave Crest Lake and its painful memories behind. But with my home inching ever closer to the edge of the crumbling bluff, the property has become unmarketable. All of us on the lakefront have lost chunks of property, and tempers are at a boiling point about what to do next. And now, on the evening of a contentious vote about how to fix this pressing issue, my nemesis on the shoreline committee has been murdered. I know how it looks, but it's not what it seems. But I have to get my plan passed and cash out. Because I do have secrets. And they won't stay buried forever. "With its high-stakes plot and complex characters, the novel is a masterclass in building tension and intrigue." - NetGalley "This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!" NetGalley
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Kate Breslow is a widow trying to move on after her husbandâ��s mysterious death, but itâ��s not easy. The unresolved case leaves her with more questions than answers. But with nothing holding her to the small town of Crest Lake on Lake Michigan, Kate intends to start fresh as soon as she can sell her house on the bluff. Her plans take a dark turn when another murder rocks the community, and she suddenly finds herself as the prime suspect. Held captive by buried secrets and under her neighborsâ�� harsh scrutiny, Kate must uncover the truth to clear her name and expose the hidden motives that surround herâ�"all while facing her fears, and the grief she thought she could bury.
I hadnââ?¬â?¢t read Bonnie Traymoreââ?¬â?¢s work prior to this, but if ââ?¬Å"The Bluffââ?¬Â? is any indication of her talent, itââ?¬â?¢s easy to see why sheââ?¬â?¢s a favorite in the thriller genre. She turns the seemingly quiet, small town into a landscape shrouded with tension, secrets, and an undercurrent of danger that kept me on the edge of my seatââ?¬"fitting for a story set on a crumbling bluff!
As a fan of well-developed characters, I found it�s Kate herself that makes the story so compelling. She�s vulnerable, flawed, and deeply complex, dealing with grief and secrets she�s tried to keep buried. Traymore lets us see Kate�s strength and desperation, creating a protagonist who is easy to root for, yet one who constantly surprises. Kate draws us into her world with an intriguing lack of reliability. How much can we really trust her?
ââ?¬Å"The Bluffââ?¬Â? has one of the best uses of setting Iââ?¬â?¢ve seen in a while. I mean, the bluff itself is eroding and threatening to take down every house on it, reflecting the fragility of the townââ?¬â?¢s relationships and the tension surrounding Kate. I love that itââ?¬â?¢s literally a community on the edge, both physically and emotionally, and that is clear on every page. The cliff is a background along with being a silent, looming threat that keeps everyone on edge and deepens the suspense as secrets surface.
The suspense is also amplified with an urgent ecological theme, as the eroding cliff mirrors real-world environmental challenges and the delicate balance of both nature and relationships. Traymore�s use of this natural threat heightens the stakes, adding a fresh layer of relevance and intensity that will resonate with readers who appreciate thrillers grounded in real issues.
Traymore�s writing is sharp, understated, and keeps the reader�s pulse ticking. Each chapter reveals fresh layers of suspense, building toward a conclusion that�s unexpected and completely rewarding. It�s perfect for readers who enjoy an intricately unfolding plot.
All said, if youââ?¬â?¢re looking for depth, atmosphere, and characters who feel real and relatable (even with all their flaws), ââ?¬Å"The Bluffââ?¬Â? will have you hooked from the first page. Itââ?¬â?¢s a slow-burn read with plenty of surprises, and its themes of secrecy and survival will keep you thinking long after you turn the last page. Five starsââ?¬"Traymoreââ?¬â?¢s The Bluff is a worthy addition to any thriller-loverââ?¬â?¢s shelf.
