AT THE END OF THE LAKE

A new murder mystery novel set in the English Lake District

At The End Of The Lake - a Lake District murder mystery novel

At The End Of The Lake features Sophie Armstrong, a young woman who is offered a job with a private investigator specialising in missing persons.

Before she can accept the role, the private investigator is found dead at the foot of a sheer cliff. But was he murdered? Sophie is persuaded to investigate his last five cases to unravel the truth. In doing so, she puts herself in danger.

Publication

At The End Of The Lake is a cosy murder mystery novel, the action taking place in the English Lake District, with Keswick and Borrowdale featuring.

Publication is planned for September 2026 by Bike Ride Books

Reader reviews for 'At The End Of The Lake'

  • “As I read the last few lines I was imagining watching a movie.”
  • “Hard to put down.”

The Setting - the English Lake District

Lake District map for At The End Of The Lake - a Lake District murder mystery novel
Lake District Map from At The End Of The Lake

Original cover artwork

The cover is an original painting in oils by artist Sheila Fowler. It was specially commissioned for the book.

Her work can be found at The Northern Lights Gallery in Keswick.

The cover design is by Daisy Ford.

Oil painting of Derwentwater for At The End Of The Lake
At The End Of The Lake - a murder mystery novel set in the English Lake District