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Start giftingThe Other Side of Forestlands Lake
Narrator
Amy Deuchler
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Length
9 hours 18 minutes
Language
English
As kids, best friends Willa Dunn and Lee Chandler spend every summer together at the idyllic Upstate New York community of Forestlands Lake, nestled in the foothills of the Taconic Mountains. During the summer before they turn sixteen—just as the two are discovering that there might be something more to their friendship—a tragic accident befalls Willa's family and without warning, Willa and Lee's world is torn apart.
Twenty-five years later Willa is a successful author of the young adult ghost stories she loved to read as a child. She returns to the lake looking for a writer's retreat and an opportunity to connect with her troubled teenage sister, Nicole.
Lee, now a single mother to her wise-beyond-her-years teenage daughter Maggie, is the director of the summer camp on the other side of Forestlands Lake.
Before Willa and Nicole even have the chance to unpack, their plans are upset by a mysterious young girl, a near drowning, and a surprise reunion. Soon Willa and Lee are working to protect the girls, reconcile their past, and unearth the secrets surrounding Forestlands Lake—putting old ghosts to rest once and for all.
Contains mature themes.
Carolyn Elizabeth is a long-time reader of all genres of lesbian fiction and has, for years, imagined counting herself among the writers whose books have been entertaining and inspiring her for nearly two decades. The writing of her own stories has proven to be a thrilling, unpredictable and, at times, poorly thought-out personal journey-much like her twenties-and one she wouldn't change for the world. Carolyn Elizabeth lives and works in London, Ontario, with her amazing wife, their two sweet sons, and two ridiculous dogs.
Amy Deuchler is a native of the Chicago area. She spent her childhood reading and performing in plays, so narrating audiobooks is the dream job for this librarian-theater nerd. She was a finalist in the Independent Audiobook Awards for Best Mystery (2021) and a finalist for Best Female Narrator and Best Mystery (2020). Her voice is warm, intuitive, and clever, and has been described by listeners as "a very smooth voice" and "a delightful tone." When not narrating, Amy can be found sipping tea, designing lights and scenery for theater, creating handmade crafts, and biking. She also loves to spend time exploring the Milwaukee/Chicago area with her boyfriend and doting on their three cats. Amy is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and the Audio Publishers Association (APA).