Ava Roberts is a clinical psychologist turned author who knows that the most unsettling things often lurk just beneath the surface. She is the author of The Vanishing Neighbor, Juniper Isle, the Thistler Thrillers series, and The Summer House Murder (2026). Kirkus Reviews called The Summer House Murder ""a whirlwind domestic thriller that's also a pitiless anatomy of the costs of motherhood and sisterhood."" She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids, and an overactive imagination. Visit authoravaroberts.com to learn more about Ava and her novels.
Praise for The Summer House Murder: “A whirlwind domestic thriller that’s also a pitiless anatomy of the costs of motherhood and sisterhood.” —Kirkus Review “[A] riveting little house of horror . . . The perfect summer read.” —First Clue “Dark and seriously creepy, The Summer House Murder is the perfect thriller. Expertly plotted and utterly gripping, the tension never, ever lets up. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” —Natalie Barelli, bestselling author of Finders Keepers “Tensions simmer and secrets resurface with deadly results in Ava Roberts’ explosive The Summer House Murder. This artfully-plotted shocker offers a fresh take on the inheritance whodunit, exploring the aftermath of a bequest, the power of place, and the cost of turning your back on family. You’ve never met sisters like these ones! Fans of Sally Hepworth will swoon.” —Tessa Wegert, author of the Shana Merchant series and In the Bones “The Summer House Murder is a twisted family drama brimming with secrets, betrayals, and flawed characters you won’t be able to put down. Darkly addictive, this is one twisted family. You’ll never look at a lake house the same way again.” —Katie Garner, author of The Night It Ended and The Family Inside