8.4Our score
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Ranked #99 in Books & Media

Quick answer The The Orphanage by the Lake: A Twisty by by Daniel G. Miller (Author) Format: Paperback scores 8.4/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 26,935 reviews, below the 4.5 average of the 347 products we track in Books & Media.

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Product information

9 specifications
Publisher‎ Poisoned Pen Press
Publication date‎ March 18, 2025
Language‎ English
Print length‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10‎ 146424636X
ISBN-13‎ 978-1464246364
Item Weight‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions‎ 5.5 x 0.84 x 8.25 inches
Book 1 of 2‎ The Orphanage by the Lake

The Orphanage by the Lake: A Twisty: questions & answers

Is the The Orphanage by the Lake: A Twisty worth buying?

Owners are lukewarm on it, so compare the alternatives before buying. We score the The Orphanage by the Lake: A Twisty 8.4 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 26,935 reviews, below the 4.5 average of the 347 products we track in Books & Media.

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Customer reviews

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Nikki Vanzant
Verified purchaseFebruary 7, 2025
Outstandingly capturing read! You need his book in your collection!

I'm a sucker for a good thriller and purchased this book on a hunch and a whim. I can tell you, that was one of the best spontaneous purchases I've ever made! I am a stay at home mom with a full schedule, and still got this book read in two weeks! I could not put it down! This has been one of the best books I've read. The suspense builds and builds, and just when you think you've figured it out it turns a curve. It will have you thinking, and it made me feel like I was on this adventure with the main character. I found myself gasping out loud, and shushing those around me to dive deeper into t

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Amazon Customer
Verified purchaseJuly 22, 2026
A good read

A quick fun read! I enjoyed it, not super long and great little PI novel! I’d definitely read another mystery by the author.

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Michael
Verified purchaseNovember 2, 2024
it was good

Ok. First off. I have no idea how to write a novel and truly admire people who do. This author is talented. This is just my opinion. If I don’t believe that certain situations would happen I kind of lose interest in the book. That said the characters on here were good. Its first person novel so I enjoyed that. The description of New York in the fall and the rain descriptions was very well done. The main character Hazel was a little bit corny to me. I enjoyed the novel overall. Continue to write Daniel. I appreciate you.

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Shannon
Verified purchaseAugust 28, 2024
Must read!

*The Orphanage By The Lake* by Daniel G. Miller is a captivating read that pulls you in from the very first page. The plot is masterfully crafted, filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. It's one of those books you simply can't put down, as the suspense and intrigue build with each chapter.Miller's storytelling is compelling, creating a rich tapestry of characters that are both relatable and complex. The way the author develops these characters, weaving their stories together, leaves you deeply invested in their fates. The mystery at the heart of the nov

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Nikki Anderson
Verified purchaseJanuary 24, 2025
Dedicated PI Takes the Case

The Orphanage by the LakeBy Daniel G. Miller4.25 ⭐️I enjoyed reading The Orphanage by the Lake written by Daniel G. Miller. The story was suspenseful and easy to follow. There were some twists and turns along the way. I definitely wanted to keep reading the entire way through the book.I loved the Female Main Character, Hazel Cho. She was funny, smart, and a little bit quirky. She was the perfect character for her role in the story.We get to follow Cho, who is a Korean Private Investigator, through her case of a missing girl from Upstate New York. We also meet some other characters along the wa

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Amazon Customer
Verified purchaseMarch 18, 2026
Can't put this one down!

This is a page-turner. Excellent writing, and the story arc is so enticing that I had to force myself to stop reading from time to time in order to get something else accomplished. But I loved it!! You can't go wrong with a Daniel G. Miller book.

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Mia
Verified purchaseAugust 3, 2024
Even paced read, then boom !

This book really has you thinking. Is it all connected? Was she manipulated, kidnapped, or left voluntary?? The whole book has you guessing. Either you know or have no idea what's going on. It's a steady pace book that builds the story. The last couple of chapters take it there!! That's how you FIGHT OR FLIGHT!! Great and easy read!Will she perserve through the unknown, danger, and suspicion? Follow the never-ending journey with Hazel Cho.

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Annie M.
Verified purchaseJanuary 17, 2025
AMAZING! I couldn’t put it down!

(By Kate) I am obsessed with this book! I couldn’t put it down and read 95% of the book in one sitting. After finishing OBTL, I sent an email to Mr. Miller to tell him how much I loved the book. The characters had so many layers to them. Each layer leaving me more shocked than the one before. His writing is captivating. I saw the note about The Red Letter in the author’s note and immediately went to Amazon to buy it, only to find out I still had to wait another five months at the time until it is released in paperback. I was sad at first, but now I have something to look forward to in February

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