Set in the early '70s and flashing forward to 1980, The Boathouse is the story of Carson Stamps. Fifteen-year-old Carson has a plan for his life that doesn't include working at the Knox resort his grandparents own on the shores of Lake Puckaway in Sholton, Wisconsin. That summer, everything changes as he begins to get to know his best friend's sister, Andi, better. A coming-of-age romance blossoms as the couple navigates hostile buyout attempts on the resort property. The mystery deepens with murders on the property and Carson discovers his own life is at risk.

About the Author

Douglas Riebock is the author of The Boathouse, which is his third novel with Dorrance. The author is seventy-one years old and published his first novel, Hunted, in 2023. His second novel, The Joes, was released in 2025 under the pen name Duncan Bock. Douglas enjoys gardening, walks with his wife Janet, following his grandchildren for various events, and enjoying retirement. He also volunteers at The Lazarus House in St. Charles, an organization that helps people become self-sustainable.