This book title The Orphanage by the Lake (The Orphanage by the Lake, #1)
books by Daniel G. Miller

A MISSING GIRL. AN ORPHANAGE FILLED WITH SECRETS.Hazel wants a new life.She's thirty years old, single, and her private investigation business is months away from folding.Her luck takes a turn when Madeline Hemsley, a mysterious socialite, pays Hazel a visit with an offer too enticing to resist. An orphan girl has disappeared from a children's home—The Orphanage By The Lake, as the locals call it—and Madeline wants Hazel to find her.At first glance, it appears to be a standard runaway case, but as Hazel plunges into the investigation, she finds signs of something unexplained blood stains, cryptic symbols, sinister figures shadowing her every move. The more she digs, the more she realizes that The Orphanage By The Lake holds terrifying secrets, and even worse……so does Madeline.Fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid, Charlie Donlea's The Girl Who Was Taken, and Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls will love this twisty, suspenseful thill-ride.
The narrative’s clarity makes it accessible to readers with varying levels of familiarity with the subject matter. This inclusivity broadens the book’s appeal and usability.
The writing style supports sustained attention by maintaining a clear and logical flow. Readers can follow the progression of events easily, enhancing immersion. This readability is a key strength of the book.
10 Jan 2026
The Orphanage by the Lake (The Orphanage by the Lake, #1)