Salthouse Place, Jamie Lee Sogn
Salthouse Place, Jamie Lee Sogn
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Salthouse Place
A Novel

Author: Jamie Lee Sogn

Narrator: Danice Cabanela

Unabridged: 10 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2023

Synopsis

Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.From debut author Jamie Sogn comes a twisty thriller about the allure of the past and the danger of the truth as a young woman dives headlong into a cult in a desperate search for answers.In the far reaches of the Pacific Northwest, three best friends spend a day at the lake…but only two come home.Ten years later, Delia Albio is tormented by the mystery of what happened to fifteen-year-old Zee on the lake that day. When she receives an email from Cara, the remaining friend in the trio, she can’t resist the pull of the “life-changing” news in the message. Delia, hopeful for answers, travels home to see her old friend.But Cara is gone by the time she gets there, setting off another mystery. When Delia hears about the women’s empowerment group that Cara joined, she sets out for the group’s retreat property on the Oregon coast to find her. Delia feels this could be her chance to reconnect with Cara and reckon with that fateful day at the lake.Instead, Delia uncovers a possessive group with a dark agenda. As their leadership closes in, Delia hurtles ever closer to the truth—if only she can survive a cult that will protect its secrets at any cost.

About Jamie Lee Sogn

Jamie Lee Sogn grew up in Olympia, Washington, in a Filipino American home. She studied anthropology and psychology at the University of Washington and received her juris doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. She is a recovering attorney who writes contracts by day and (much more exciting) fiction by night. Though she has lived in Los Angeles, New York City, and even Eugene, Oregon, she now lives in Seattle with her husband, son, and Boston terrier.

Reviews

Goodreads review by benedicta on September 30, 2023

2.75⭐️ I think for an author's debut it was just fine. The storytelling was well done but I didn't care for the characters. The book opens with 3 teen friends hanging out by a lake and as the day progresses, one of them goes missing. Now 10 years later, Delia one of the survivors who hasn't been in c......more

Goodreads review by Katie on August 03, 2023

Wishing I could give this a 4.5/5. Perfectly twisty thriller! Written in my favorite thriller style where around each corner there’s new information that keeps you thinking you’ve outsmarted the writer and figured it out only to be truly surprised in the end. I couldn’t seem to put this book down an......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on March 06, 2024

Salthouse Place, by Jamie Lee Sogn, is the story of three friends, separated by tragedy, with two of the trio becoming involved in a cult. This is a debut work and really portends well for this author. The cult part feels just a bit predictable, but I guess that's what cults really are after all. Th......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 10, 2023

If you’re looking for a book about a cult, look no further! This one is dark and twisty and an overall good read. 4/5⭐️......more

Goodreads review by Kori on September 18, 2023

I am a sucker for Bookstagram... When I see everyone posting something I have yet to experience myself, my FOMO sets in and I become determined to get my hands on a copy as well. Salthouse Place, is worth every bit of the hype and more. Jamie Lee Sogn, is coming in HOT with her debut novel. The amou......more

Quotes

“A masterful tale of lost and toxic friendships, Salthouse Place is full of twists you won’t see coming and will have you racing to the end in one more explosive, heart-pounding revelation.” —Lyn Liao Butler, author of Someone Else’s Life“This slow-burn tale of friendship, grief, and the seductive allure of cults ratchets up in intensity as the pages turn, culminating in twist after shocking twist. Fans of Nine Perfect Strangers will devour Salthouse Place and root for Delia, the appealing heroine.” —Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Couple and the upcoming novel Gone Tonight“In her twisty debut, author Jamie Lee Sogn dives deep into toxic friendships and the dangers of group-think. Rippling with emotion and suspense, Salthouse Place exerts a tidal pull that will keep you mesmerized right to the shocking ending.” —Elle Marr, #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Family Bones

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