Rolling in the Deep

by Arthur Kevin Rein

Seventeen-year-old Sam Robel knows about loss. After the death of his older brother, his family bought Noquebay Resort in Northern Wisconsin to escape their grief.

Sam's friends Max and Diane also know about loss. Max's mother died long ago and his father's mysterious wealth and trophy wife are the talk of Walnut Creek; and six years ago, Diane's sister Jean disappeared without a trace.

One day while fishing with Max, Sam's line snags something from the bottom of Red Wolf Lake, and the discovery sets off a series of events that not only involves the three teenagers but also their friends and families, the sheriff's department, the other citizens of Walnut Creek, and, last but not least, a ruthlessly powerful small-town family, the Manticores, who seem intent on taking Noquebay Resort from Sam's family, no matter what the cost.

How far will Sam and his friends go to discover what secrets lay at the bottom of the lake?

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 6, 2022

Reviews

[Joseph Rein · Rating 5 out of 5]

In his debut novel, Rein writes a story that combines coming-of-age with interesting mystery and a lot of laughs. I was impressed with the amount of storylines the book kept juggling from start to finish--a missing person from years ago, the family's resort in jeopardy, love triangles--and yet they all came together for a really satisfying end. As the narrator, Sam controls the story, but Diane is its heart: she radiates off the page. And the amount of trouble our main characters get into in the name of doing what's right stayed with me long after reading: the pink corn caper is worth the read in itself!

[Heidi Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book because it took place in my home state, WI.
I thought it would appeal especially to a Young Adult audience.

[Smellypaws · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked the story, the AI reader through audible was lacking, meaning no emotion or emphasis etc. good story though!