In 1992, Sarah Lingate fell from the cliffs outside the family's annual vacation home in Capri. Her entire lie, Helen Lingate has been plagued by rumors that her father killed her mother. When the family returns to Capri on the thirtieth anniversary, Helen decides to blackmail her controlling paranoid family with the help of Lorna, her uncle's assistant. But when Lorna disappears with the ransom money, Helen doesn't know who she can trust.

Considering how much I hated Katy Hays' debut The Cloisters, I'm surprised I picked this one up but I'm glad I did. The sunny Capri setting belied the darker side of the family, whose overcontrolling ways leave you certain that someone is guilty. With plenty of red herrings, twists, and family drama, Saltwater was an entertaining read, although its mystery was extremely convoluted.