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In Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, Nel Abbott's death brings her estranged sister Jules back to their hometown of Beckford. As Jules navigates the mystery surrounding Nel's death, she encounters various characters, including Nel's daughter Lena, grieving the recent death of her best friend Katie in similar circumstances. Detectives Townsend and Morgan investigate, revealing complex relationships, buried secrets, and historical connections to a local site known as the Drowning Pool. The story intertwines personal histories and the impact of the past on the present, culminating in revelations that reshape characters' lives. This book includes depictions of sexual assault and suicide.