The Swimmer is the first book I have read by author, Loreth Anne White. It will not be my last! This book drew me in immediately to the world of Chloe Cooper, a bartender/dog walker who cares for her sick mom and spends her free time people watching.

There are so many twists and turns. Just when I thought I had the story line figured out, I was thrown off course. I enjoyed being introduced to the lives of Jenna and Adam, Chloe’s neighbors, and also learning why Chloe behaves the way she does later in the book. Of course it does not hurt that there are dogs in the story!

Thank you, NetGalley and Montlake, for the digital ARC in exchange for my review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own.

This was an ok read. Nothing really gripped me

It was a quick read to pass the time.

Thanks for the opportunity to review

Great read!!! Wow! What a cluster uh mess lol This book had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, cheating, adultery, and some really crazy but fantastic twist and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an ARC of The Swimmer.

This is a really tough one for me to review! The story itself wasn't bad, and I think it will be popular with thriller readers, but I just wasn't sucked in and for me it was very "putdownable". I enjoyed Chloe's character, and rooted for her to have a happy ending but the domestic relationship between Jemma and Adam was annoying and felt like a repeat of a thousand other domestic dramas already written. I also felt like the "big twist" was also already done well by a popular thriller last year (I won't say which one to avoid a spoiler).

There seems to be a ton of positive early reviews out for this one, so I am in the minority, but this is my second Loreth Anne White book that I've found to be just okay. I've realized she might not be an author that suits my style.

3 "fine" stars

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌--𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌--𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒏𝒆'𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆? 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆?

You know that feeling after you read just a few pages of a new book and you can feel your body relax and settle in because you know you've got a five star read? That was this book.

THE SWIMMER is a deliciously dark, voyeuristic thriller that immediately commands your attention. I loved the format that switched from the narrative of Chloe Cooper and her new neighbors, Jemma and Adam Spengler, to outtakes from the true crime documentary about the blood-soaked case.

Chloe is different. Her entire life, she's felt like she was on the outside looking in, and we get bits and pieces of her mother's voice and her many fervent warnings to Chloe about how to be safe in a world full of predators. Chloe is now her mother's caretaker as she is dying of cancer, and she fills the rest of her time with dog walking, bartending, painting, and people watching. Like many introverts, Chloe's inner mind is alive with creativity; she creates paintings that capture searing loneliness, she skillfully memorizes orders for her regulars at the bar, and she sits by the window with her mother's binoculars and people watches, fantasizing about the lives of others.

When lithe, beautiful former dancer Gemma and her surgeon husband move in to the house down the hill from Chloe's building, she's intrigued. And with no window coverings and a house full of glass, Chloe has plenty to look at. The Spenglers have made the move to work on their marriage and heal from past trauma.

When Chloe is on the beach one morning walking her mother's dog, she sees a familiar swimmer in the fog-covered water. She's paralyzed by fear when she sees a jet ski traveling at a high rate of speed headed directly in the swimmer's path. After the collision, Chloe is telling herself she witnessed a tragic accident, but when the rider of the jet ski circles back and strikes the swimmer again, she knows she's just witnessed a murder.

When the paths of these three characters intersect and inevitably collide, the tension was absolutely nerve wracking. Trust no one, believe no one, and just let this stunning story unfold. Every little detail is important; there is no filler, no unnecessary dialogue or convoluted descriptions. This is a haunting, stark portrait of secrets, betrayal, and trauma that will have you questioning everything. So many thanks to NetGalley and Montlake Publishing for the early copy. This title will publish September 10, 2024.

Chloe Cooper lives a simple life. She is a part time dog walker, a bartender, and a caretaker for her ailing mother. From her apartment, she also enjoys watching people and imagining what their lives are like. When Jemma and Adam Spengler move in across the way, Chloe is immediately intrigued and begins observing them from her window. The Spenglers moved to this new home in hopes of starting over after the tragic losses of their children. Chloe has had a bad feeling about Adam Spengler and knows he has secrets from his wife. She fears he is going to do something very bad to Jemma. One morning, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer who she believes to be Jemma. She finds herself thrown into the middle of a police investigation and doesn’t know who she can really trust. This was a twisty novel that was full of surprises. I am a big fan of this author and look forward to reading more of her work.

Loreth Anne White does it again! This is a fast and twisty read perfect for an afternoon at the beach or curled up on the couch. I particularly liked the way the flash forwardy bits allowed for the sprinkling of some red herring crumbs. Altogether an excellent example of white lady thriller.

My goodness. First time reading this Author and will not be the last. Run....don't walk....to get this amazing book!!!
Thank you to Netgalley for providing this digital copy in exchange for a review.

Banger alert!! This book had me all turned around in the best possible way. I was fully prepared to give this book a 4-star rating until White stunned me into silence with her mic drop plot twist. My jaw literally dropped on the floor. There was so much more to this story than meets the eye. I loved every minute of this book and flew through it in a day. It was a compelling, intense read that hooked me right from the start. White's writing flows beautifully and perfectly depicts the scene and the nature of her characters. I wasn't sure at first about the podcast/movie interviews. I felt like they were giving away too much of the story, but boy was I wrong. Nothing is what it seems in this book. I highly recommend this one! White is a phenomenal psychological thriller author and I strongly encourage you to read her books!

Thank you to the author, Montlake, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

Chloe Cooper has a busy, unfulfilling life. She is a star bartender, an artist, a carer for her ailing mother, and a dog walker.
A couple move in across the road, and Chloe takes an instant dislike to the man, Adam, but is obsessed with Jemma. She watches them whenever she can, and makes a point of watching Jemma take her morning swim.
Until the day she sees a man on a jet ski deliberately hit the swimmer and race off.


This is a very twisty novel, written documentary style. I am not sure I am a fan of that, but nevertheless, I did enjoy the plot and twists.

There is a lot to unpack in this book, and one twist leads to another with a bigger punch!

I recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for the opportunity to read this book.

This book was phenomenal!! I truly could not put this book down! I don’t know how Loreth Anne White continues to write 5 star thriller after 5 star thriller!!! All the characters were chef’s kiss. I feel like you really get a sense of each character and what they’ve gone through without too much fluff. I LOVED Chloe!!! I know she’s a little on the odd side, but I mean aren’t we are?! I was on the edge of my seat to find out if it was her or not! I truly just loved this story! I love how it flowed between the story and the interview for the TV show! I loved the ending, and I loved how every question gets answered. If you know me, you know how much I love that!! You are truly going to want to add this to your TBR!!

Ever read a book so good you don't want it to end but then again you can't read fast enough to see how it ends? That's how this book was for me. I was so engrossed in the story that I wanted it to keep going but at the same time I needed answers and needed them now.

The action in this book starts at the very beginning and keeps going until the end. There are lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end.

I loved the pace of the story and the way it flowed from one chapter to the next. Short chapters kept the story moving along. I also liked the documentary chapters mixed in. It kept the story fresh.

The main character, Chloe Cooper, was so well written. She is odd, could be described as weird or creepy, but there is a vulnerability about her that made me really like her and want things to turn out OK for her. Jemma was a character I wanted to like and felt sorry for yet didn't trust. Adam was just a character I didn't care for. I enjoyed this diverse cast of characters because they made the story really interesting.

This book is definitely a must read in my opinion. Loreth Anne White writes psychological thrillers like nobody else. Her stories are intriguing and will have you hooked from the first page!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion which I have given.

This is a brilliantly twisty story about an older, unhappily married couple, and the odd, isolated younger woman who becomes obsessed with them.

When socially-challenged Chloe Cooper discovers that respected surgeon Adam Spengler is cheating on his devoted wife Jemma, Chloe is outraged on the latter's behalf. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Adam has a child with his mistress, Gloria, who is putting pressure on him to leave his wife.

Given that the couple lost both their own children to illness, this is likely to be a particularly problematic issue for Jemma to accept.

But there is a lot more to this story, and no one is exactly who they seem to be. Twist after twist is deftly delivered, and the reader remains gripped throughout. With The Swimmer, White has certainly delivered a thriller worth reading. It gets 4.5 stars.

📖 The Swimmer
✍️ Loreth Anne White
🗓️ Sep 10 2024
📝 Montlake

Auto buy author alert! I love Loreth Anne White’s book. I’ve read quite a few and I know she does not disappoint. so when I saw this on NetGalley, I had to request this, no questions asked. Thanks Montlake for allowing me to read this. I promise, all opinions are my own!

So I went blind into this. When you find an author that you trust, I find that there’s no need to read the description.

And holy mother of all things holy, this was a book! I loved every page of it! Luckily I had a day off, so I had all the time in the world to read this! I’d say this is her best one up to date and one of my highlights of this year so far!

I am usually not into documentary style books, so I was a bit scared at first. But I came to the conclusion that this was so well done, I didn’t mind one of my least favourite tropes. Kudos for making me like it. 😂

With many thrillers you get unbelievable characters. But the characters in this book are so incredible real and well written. I loved how they were portrayed , flaws, fears, everything. I loved how awkward and even misunderstood Chloe was, but in the end it came all together so beautifully.

Chloe is socially awkward and feels most comfortable caring for her mother and walking her dog. She sees everything, but from a safe distance. When she witnesses a murder, she starts to suspect her perfect neighbours… hups….

Don’t walk to your bookstore, RUN!

⭐️Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my advanced copy. All opinions are my own, I was under no obligation to review.

There is something about Loreth Anne White's books that makes it IMPOSSIBLE to put down once started. What a phenomenal ride this one was! I absolutely devoured this one and loved every second of it.

Awkward Chloe Cooper lives a sheltered and anxious life dog walking, working at a local bar and caring for her mother. She has a tendency to people watch and create stories of their lives in her mind. Her curiosity is spiked when she sees the new spicey couple move in across the alley, social media influencer Jemma and her surgeon husband Adam. Little does she know; Jemma and Adam are less than perfect, and their marriage is in shambles.

While taking her pup on a walk along the beach, Chloe witnesses the murder of a swimmer. She immediately recognizes the perpetrator and suddenly sees her newfound neighbors in a very different and darker light.

The twists are some that you will not see coming. This entire storyline is thrilling and suspenseful keeping you on the edge of your seat.
I could not put this one down.

Thank you, Loreth Anne White, for another phenomenal read. And thank you NetGalley and Montlake for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I’m fully convinced Loreth Anne White sprinkles a little crack in her books because once I start one, I literally cannot stop til I finish it. From start to finish, every minute of it is addicting and riveting, and always with the most satisfying endings.

The Swimmer follows Chloe Cooper, who is a lovable little weirdo, as she essentially stalks the couple next door. She slowly finds out secrets about them and it all comes to a head when Chloe witnesses a murder. You truly won’t be able to guess where the story goes from there.

This was a twisty, thrilling, edge of your seat type book that you physically couldn’t put down but also didn’t want to end. The only negative is now having to wait for Loreths next book. She’s truly one of very few authors that are consistently putting out 5 ⭐️ books and I eat them up every time.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! 🏊‍♀️ 🌊

This book was not a favorite of mine even though I love her previous works. I’d recommend to a certain audience but not people who have book tastes similar to mine.

Loreth Anne White writes another banger! This one might be the best yet. The story starts out with our main character Chloe witnessing a murder of a swimmer. We then get a look into Chloe's neighbors, who she spies on and is certain the husband is the one to murder the swimmer. But is Chloe a reliable source? This story is one wild ride with a ton of twists and unpredictability. This is another one not to miss!

Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

White is an auto read author for me! I read this asap and I read it in 2 sittings. Like any White book, nothing in this story is as it seems. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, something else would be revealed that absolutely floored me. This was such a fun read!

Holy crap, what a banger this was. Warning: Do not start this book if you have single other thing to do because you won't do it. You won't sleep, parent, work, cook, take care of your house or give a crap about any of the above until you have finished this book and learn how it ends.

I was mesmerized, transfixed and held captive and I couldn't put it down until I figured out who got croaked...why, how and by whom! And oh, boy!!!!

The hits just kept coming...Chloe was fascinating and so was Jemma. I was captivated by their dynamic and Adam and Gloria were the icing on the dysfunctional cake.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy and keeping me awake until 3AM. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

***This is my favorite Loreth Anne White book and I have read her entire catalog!!***

5 stars ALL DAY!!