

Steadman a newcomer worth watching." - Publishers Weekly "An unbearably tense debut with a knockout premise, Something in the Water had me hooked from the very first sentence. The threats and increasingly bad decisions accelerate with Bourne-like velocity. A darkly glittering gem of a thriller from a new writer to watch." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Captivating. Something in the Water is a proper page-turner." - The New York Times "With unreliable characters, wry voices, exquisite pacing, and a twisting plot, Steadman potently draws upon her acting chops. wit, timing and intelligence to this novel. What unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride! It's the perfect beach read!"- Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) "Arresting.

"A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we're tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves.


Catherine Steadman's enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares? Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. "Steadman keeps the suspense ratcheted up."- The New York Times ITW THRILLER AWARD FINALIST - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY GLAMOUR AND NEWSWEEK If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. What unfolds makes for a wild, page-turning ride! It's the perfect beach read!"-Reese Witherspoon A shocking discovery on a honeymoon in paradise changes the lives of a picture-perfect couple in this taut psychological thriller from the author of Mr. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK - "A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one.
