Paul Hawkins Trouble In The Water -

Nel’s estranged sister, Jules , returns to Beckford to care for Nel’s 15-year-old daughter, Lena . Jules is haunted by childhood trauma and a deep-seated fear of the water.

While the police lean toward suicide, Jules and Lena suspect foul play. Nel had been researching the Drowning Pool's history of "troublesome women" for a book, potentially exposing secrets that someone in town wanted to keep buried. Key Characters & Secrets Paul Hawkins Trouble In The Water

eventually confesses to murdering his wife years ago and killing Nel Abbott to prevent her from discovering the truth during her research. Nel’s estranged sister, Jules , returns to Beckford

eventually find common ground, leaving the toxic atmosphere of Beckford behind for a fresh start together. Book Review: Into the Water by Paula Hawkins Nel had been researching the Drowning Pool's history

Sean’s father and an ex-cop. He represents the town’s "good man" facade while hiding a dark past. The Conclusion (Spoilers)

The narrative shifts between 11 different perspectives, gradually revealing a web of betrayal:

The story is set in the fictional English town of , which has a centuries-long history of women drowning in a local river.