Book Review: ‘Dead Of Summer: A Novel’ By Jessa Maxwell

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Books | 0 comments


THe book is ins tores on Tuesday, July 22nd from Atria. Click on the link to buy a copy. https://amzn.to/3GmbSLa

The Clarke family is from old money, and has a mansion on Hadley Island, where they vacation every summer. David is the prodigal son, and has been dating Faith, who has a secret past, and invites her to the island for the summer. Orla grew up there with David, whom she had a crush on, and her best friend Alice, who was presumed dead one night during the Clarke’s 4th of July party and her body was never found. She’s back after years of avoiding the island to sell the family home. Henry was accused of killing Alice but never convicted and has lived in his island home now for years, never leaving. They all converge this summer when the Clarke family decides to throw another 4th of July party, and everything goes haywire. A local girl is missing, Faith finds her life in danger and the truth about Alice finally comes out in a shocking way. This is an intense psychological thriller that has lots of twists and turns. A perfect summer beach read. You can read chapter one on Amazon now at the link above.