The Drowning Tree

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Artfully imagined and intricately detailed, Carol Goodman’s literary thrillers shine with eerie poignancy. In her latest work, Juno McKay reluctantly attends her fifteenth reunion at Penrose College to support her friend, Christine Webb, who is speaking at the library. Juno dreads the inevitable gossip about her past—her pregnancy that halted her graduation and her husband Neil's mental health struggles. However, she endures the discomfort for Christine. During the lecture, Christine reveals shocking details about two sisters, Eugenie and Clare, from the influential family associated with the college, casting shadows of betrayal and insanity over their esteemed legacy. After the talk, Christine becomes distant and anxious, and the following day, she disappears. Juno suspects a link between Christine's disappearance and her revelations. Haunted by her own memories of Neil’s illness, Juno delves into the secrets and madness surrounding the Penrose dynasty. She fears Christine may have uncovered a dangerous truth, possibly worth killing for. Driven by a desire to uncover the mystery for herself, her friend, and her estranged husband, Juno embarks on a quest for answers.