Saltwater

Saltwater

by Katy Hays

Ballantine Books · 2026

A wealthy family's annual retreat to their Italian villa becomes a powder keg when a relic from a decades-old death surfaces, reopening old wounds and suspicions. As the thirtieth anniversary of a mysterious drowning looms, the insular Lingates begin to fracture, revealing a web of secrets and lies that threaten to ensnare everyone present. This atmospheric thriller, perfect for fans of morally ambiguous characters and unraveling mysteries, delves into the dark side of privilege and the enduring power of family grudges.

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Genre Fiction