The Swimmer: A Novel BY Loreth Anne White

In The Watcher on the Beach by the award-winning author of The Maid’s Diary, psychological suspense takes center stage as a web of secrets, suspicion, and murder unravels in the Pacific Northwest. Chloe Cooper, a socially awkward woman who leads a quiet life divided between dog walking, bartending, and caring for her ailing mother, spends her spare time observing her neighbors from a distance. Her fascination grows with the arrival of glamorous influencer Jemma Spengler and her husband, renowned surgeon Adam, who have moved into the house next door.

The Spenglers are seeking a fresh start, hoping to mend their fractured marriage and move past their tragic losses. However, their new beginning is overshadowed by Jemma's growing paranoia that she’s being watched. Her fears seem to be confirmed when Chloe, out on a foggy morning, witnesses the murder of a swimmer on the beach.

As Chloe's suspicions about the Spenglers deepen, she becomes convinced they are connected to the crime. The investigation, led by a detective and her partner, begins to unravel, revealing that the Spenglers' lives are far more complex than they first appeared. But as the probe intensifies, it becomes clear that Chloe, too, has her own dark secrets and has been keeping a close watch on more than just her neighbors.

The Watcher on the Beach is a deviously twisty novel filled with psychological tension and intrigue. With a gripping plot that keeps readers guessing, it explores themes of belonging, observation, and the hidden darkness in seemingly perfect lives.