Wilde Lake

In Laura Lippman's gripping novel, "Wilde Lake," newly elected state’s attorney Luisa “Lu” Brant confronts both a high-stakes murder trial and haunting memories from her past. Tasked with prosecuting a disturbing case in a suburb designed for racial and economic equality, Lu's ambition is tested as she faces uncomfortable truths about a childhood event involving her brother. As she navigates the complexities of justice and her own recollections, Lu must grapple with the unsettling realization that the legal system may not hold all the answers she seeks.