The Bluff

A Thriller

By: Bonnie Traymore

Narrated by: 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

Critic reviews

"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

Hate this narrator. Voice is annoying

The story overall was good but I had a real problem getting through it because the narrator’s voice is supremely annoying.

i can't get past the narrator

Aside from her whiney, slow, kindergarten teacher voice, every single sentence ends in a question mark. Aren't these people vetted?? My ears!

Great story and performance.

I don’t typically care for this narrator (I’ve skipped audiobooks read by her) but this story fit her annoyingly well. The story was written well, as usual! The ending was bittersweet with a nice twist at the very end.

A thrilling story of psychological suspense!

Mother Nature is claiming the bluff on Lake Michigan. As their lake front properties are eroding, the Crest Lake citizens are fighting over the best way to stop the damage. Kate Breslow has a good plan to present to the town council, but on the night of the crucial vote her nemesis is found dead. Shockingly, this is not the first time Kate is a person of interest in a suspicious death. This is an excellent psychological thriller with a lot of unexpected twists and turns and a shocking ending. The narration by Meghan Kelly is outstanding. She creates different voices for each character that is perfect for their description and personality. Her performance is also perfect for the suspenseful atmosphere of the story. The narration brings the whole story and characters to life. Overall an absolutely amazing audiobook!

The Bluff

This was a well written,very good book.I enjoyed it. Narration by Meghan Kelly was terrific! I was given this book free for an honest review.