The Bluff

A Thriller

De: Bonnie Traymore

Narrado por: Meghan Kelly

Wife. Widow. Murderer? What do you have to lose, Kate? That’s what my future husband Ryan asked as we stood on the bluff, gazing out at Lake Michigan. Turns out, the answer is everything.

After a whirlwind romance, I left Manhattan for the quiet promise of Crest Lake. I thought my biggest challenges would be finding a job and adjusting to small-town life. I was wrong. My marriage unraveled. And a year ago, Ryan died in a car accident still shrouded in suspicion. Now my once-idyllic lakefront home is in crisis. The bluff is crumbling. Property values are plummeting. Neighbors are at war over how to save their homes.

Then, on the night of a critical shoreline vote, my biggest rival turns up dead. And suddenly, all eyes are on me. I know what they’re thinking.

But I have secrets of my own—and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep them buried. Because in Crest Lake, nothing stays hidden for long. And the truth might destroy me long before the bluff does.

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Sarah Pekkanen, and Lisa Jewell.

©2024 Bonnie Traymore (P)2026 Bonnie Traymore

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Gripping and full of surprises, THE BLUFF is a clever psychological suspense with layered characters and an atmospheric setting. Traymore masterfully ratchets up the tension little-by-little until the surprising, explosive end."—Tracey Devlyn, USA Today bestselling author

“Traymore is a master of layered tension, and she left me guessing until the last page.”— Noelle W.Ihli, #1 bestselling author of Gray After Dark

Mesmerizing Mystery with Unexpected Twists

The bluff on Lake Michigan is eroding quickly leaving some homeowners in desperate straits and fear of their homes sliding off into the lake. Kate Breslow just wants to leave, but to do so she must first convince the town council to accept her very expensive solution. Kate’s problem is anyone who opposes her solution winds up dead….

The author, Bonnie Traymore, is highly skilled at crafting spine-chilling, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, she weaves layered mysteries filled with action, secrets, and well-developed characters. Her meticulous attention to detail keeps the narrative riveting and the audience engaged. Her use of dialogue propels the story at a steady pace, while her unexpected, well-timed plot twists heighten the suspense.

The narrator, Meghan Kelly, delivers a riveting performance, creating distinct voices that capture each character's essence and energy. Her subtle intonations and well-timed pauses heighten the suspense, while her clear speech and precise emotional projection captivate the audience. Every book she performs is an engaging and delightful experience!

This was a captivating audiobook that I listened to in one sitting as the suspense prevented me from shutting it off.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Riveting, Suspenseful and Masterfully Plotted!

The Bluff is crumbling … If it collapses into the sea, several homes will go with it. It seems everyone on the shoreline committee has a different plan to “fix” the problem and someone’s determined to insure that Kate Breslow’s plan NEVER sees the light of day… Riveting, suspenseful and masterfully plotted, “The Bluff” kept me guessing long into the night! I loved the realistic interplay between the characters! Being from a small town with “complicated” politics, this plot AND these characters rang one hundred percent true and one hundred percent authentic! I could actually “see” real people in a few of the “locals” as I listened, … I have lunch at same the local eatery as they every day! Brought to life by astounding, emotive, clear, concise and consistent narration, I was thoroughly in the moment, RIVETED, from the opening lines of this brilliantly plotted thriller, to the stunning, heart stopping conclusion! Five fantastically fabulous stars! Oh how I wish I could give so many more! “The Bluff” was truly AMAZING and I loved every second!

Good!

I’ve never read anything by this author before, but after reading The Bluff, I believe I’ll pick up more from her. The beginning felt a little a bit convoluted, but it pulled together after a couple of chapters and seemed to flow much more smoothly. I think the plot was original, and I really did enjoy the way it played out. I liked the conclusions for most of the characters quite a bit.

The narration was good, though I did need to speed it up to more of a conversational speed than the standard 1.5 I usually listen at (I upped it to 1.7, which seemed perfect). The narrator did a good job at altering her voice and inflections for the different characters. I never had to wonder which character’s POV I was listening to.

I do think there was a small issue with splicing the audio towards the beginning - one brief section was jarring, and not the fault of the narrator - but the rest was good.

I look forward to seeing more from both the author and the narrator!

Who do you think did it? Wrong….think again.

Small town politics. Family drama. A NY transplant in MI. The unstable weather of MI and the Great Lakes. All in a classic who done it. Good read. Interesting end! That was a twist! Voice performance was great but there is something about a female voice for a male character that always puzzles me.

Masterful Tension

A gripping thriller blending small-town politics, environmental stakes, and personal vendettas into a twisty ride. Traymore keeps the tension simmering with sharp dialogue, a vividly ominous atmosphere, and a plot that constantly shifts, making you question who can be trusted until the very end.