Lake Life by David James Poissant

The Starling family is gathering for one last weekend on Lake Christopher in North Carolina before their vacation home of more than thirty years is sold. The group includes Cornell college professors Richard and Lisa, their two sons Michael and Thad and their respective partners, Diane and Jake. However, a tragic accident on their first day causes tensions and secrets to come to the surface. A poignant, sometimes uncomfortable, yet lingering exploration of family and relationships, perfect for readers of Stewart O'Nan, J. Ryan Stradal, and Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane.