The Orphanage By The Lake: A Captivating Psychological Crime Thriller With A Twist

I'm a sucker for a good thriller and purchased this book on a hunch and a whim. I can tell you, that was one of the best spontaneous purchases I've ever made! I am a stay at home mom with a full schedule, and still got this book read in two weeks! I could not put it down! This has been one of the best books I've read. The suspense builds and builds, and just when you think you've figured it out it turns a curve. It will have you thinking, and it made me feel like I was on this adventure with the main character. I found myself gasping out loud, and shushing those around me to dive deeper into this beautifully written story. Very relatable, down to Earth, and then when you finally get to the parts where you find out what happened, it gets deeper still. I cannot say enough about this book, but what it is, is a mouthwatering, suspenseful, thrilling roller coaster of mystery and crime that will leave you wanting more! I can't wait for the next book to come out in July this year!!!

A quick fun read! I enjoyed it, not super long and great little PI novel! I’d definitely read another mystery by the author.

Ok. First off. I have no idea how to write a novel and truly admire people who do. This author is talented. This is just my opinion. If I don’t believe that certain situations would happen I kind of lose interest in the book. That said the characters on here were good. Its first person novel so I enjoyed that. The description of New York in the fall and the rain descriptions was very well done. The main character Hazel was a little bit corny to me. I enjoyed the novel overall. Continue to write Daniel. I appreciate you.

*The Orphanage By The Lake* by Daniel G. Miller is a captivating read that pulls you in from the very first page. The plot is masterfully crafted, filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. It's one of those books you simply can't put down, as the suspense and intrigue build with each chapter. Miller's storytelling is compelling, creating a rich tapestry of characters that are both relatable and complex. The way the author develops these characters, weaving their stories together, leaves you deeply invested in their fates. The mystery at the heart of the novel is expertly handled, keeping you guessing and suspecting different people until the very end. What truly stands out is how the book leaves you wanting more. Even after the final page, you're left thinking about the story and the characters, eager for another installment or simply more time in the world Miller has created. For anyone who loves a good mystery with depth and emotion, *The Orphanage By The Lake* is a must-read.

The Orphanage by the Lake By Daniel G. Miller 4.25 ⭐️ I enjoyed reading The Orphanage by the Lake written by Daniel G. Miller. The story was suspenseful and easy to follow. There were some twists and turns along the way. I definitely wanted to keep reading the entire way through the book. I loved the Female Main Character, Hazel Cho. She was funny, smart, and a little bit quirky. She was the perfect character for her role in the story. We get to follow Cho, who is a Korean Private Investigator, through her case of a missing girl from Upstate New York. We also meet some other characters along the way that each has their own solid personality and purpose in the story. I especially loved the setting focus on minorities in this book. Mostly minority women/girls, but there are a couple of men that are also minorities. If you like crime thrillers, especially ones where it feels like you are helping solve the case as you read, then this book will likely be a good fit for you. I do caution you to look at the trigger warning first to be sure this book is a good fit before you purchase it.

This is a page-turner. Excellent writing, and the story arc is so enticing that I had to force myself to stop reading from time to time in order to get something else accomplished. But I loved it!! You can't go wrong with a Daniel G. Miller book.

This book really has you thinking. Is it all connected? Was she manipulated, kidnapped, or left voluntary?? The whole book has you guessing. Either you know or have no idea what's going on. It's a steady pace book that builds the story. The last couple of chapters take it there!! That's how you FIGHT OR FLIGHT!! Great and easy read! Will she perserve through the unknown, danger, and suspicion? Follow the never-ending journey with Hazel Cho.

(By Kate) I am obsessed with this book! I couldn’t put it down and read 95% of the book in one sitting. After finishing OBTL, I sent an email to Mr. Miller to tell him how much I loved the book. The characters had so many layers to them. Each layer leaving me more shocked than the one before. His writing is captivating. I saw the note about The Red Letter in the author’s note and immediately went to Amazon to buy it, only to find out I still had to wait another five months at the time until it is released in paperback. I was sad at first, but now I have something to look forward to in February. I highly, highly recommend this book! Thank you, Mr. Miller for responding to my email and giving me something to look forward to in February!

Good story but not as expected

This was well written, and an easy read page-turner. Interesting and compelling story, with well developed characters, and generally believable storyline, and several surprising twists. Would read other works by author.

All’inizio questo romanzo non mi attirava ed invece è stata la migliore sorpresa che potessi avere. Avvincente, dinamico, moderno e per nulla scontato. Leggi le pagine e ti immergi completamente nei panni di Hazel. Una lettura perfetta per l’estate, la consiglio al 100%!

Gripping psychological thriller. Bought this originally for my mother in law who passed it back within a week for me to read because it was so good. Couldn’t put it down. Standard sized book for its genre. Worth a read. Will look for similar books by the same author.

I found the main character a little challenging and hard to relate to, but the developing story was intriguing. Worth persisting and was a really good read.