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In this file Riley Sager and I discussed: own pandemic escapes to a cabin in rural Vermont oozes with slow-burn Hitchcockian suspense before building to a finale that will leave readers reeling. The House Across the Lake was inspired by Riley's ". a psychological thriller version of The Great Gatsby, featuring binoculars for more accurate across-the-lake spying, smaller gatherings for a shorter list of suspects, and a truly bat**** twist for more satisfying consumption." His latest novel, The House Across the Lake, has been named a most anticipated summer book by People, E! News, PureWow, CNN.com, CrimeReads, and many others. His award-winning first novel, Final Girls, was a national and international bestseller that has been published in 30 countries. Riley Sager is the bestselling author of six novels, most recently Home Before Dark and Survive the Night. New York Times bestselling thriller writer Riley Sager, spoke to me about why he publishes under a pen name, how to write Hitchcockian suspense, and his latest "The House Across the Lake."