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I recently finished Catherine Steadman's Something in the Water in Audible audiobook format; it came recommended as the June selection for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. This is such a great thriller, one that raises a lot of questions about personal ethics and the extent to which "good people" will allow themselves to go. 

Something in the Water is the story of a London couple, Erin and Mark, who lead a seemingly charmed life. Erin, a fledgling filmmaker, is working on a documentary about three incarcerated Londoners and their plans for post-prison life When investment banker Mark loses his job weeks before their wedding, cracks begin to appear in their perfect relationship.  Meanwhile, Erin becomes more deeply entrenched in the lives of her documentary subjects. When they embark on a honeymoon in Bora Bora, they discover a small fortune and must question how far they're willing to go for money, and what it actually means to be a good person. There are elements of classic parables like The Pearl or The Diamond as Big as the Ritz mixed with gangsters, money, and pretty people.  It's a fast-paced and riveting story, and I found myself extremely anxious to see what happened next. Although the novel was only released last month, I already find myself hoping it'll be optioned for film soon!

The Audible audiobook is narrated by the book's author, Catherine Steadman, who is also an actress who appeared as one of Lady Mary's romantic rivals on Downton Abbey. Ms. Steadman's narration lends the appropriate amount of drama and suspense to the tale, and her posh British accent works well with the characters she creates.

This book is a great listen in audiobook format; I can see it being fantastic in print as well. It's a fantastic vacation read -- all the talk of beaches and flights incites more than a little wanderlust! 

Let me know in the comments if you've read Something in the Water yet and if you like suspenseful novels like this one!