The Waters and the Wild

In the tenth installment of Mercedes Lackey's Bedlam's Bard urban-fantasy series, deeply troubled Olivia, facing her parents' divorce, is drawn into a web of manipulation by charming swimmer Blake. Despite warnings from her friend, she joins him and his family at the mysterious 100-year-old Lake Endor resort, where darker forces lurk beneath the surface. As Olivia unravels Blake's true nature, she must confront the sinister elements at play while navigating the depths of her own struggles. Will she succumb to the allure of despair, or can she rely on true friendship to pull her back to the surface?