Beneath the placid surface of the Chilewaukee reservoir lies a forgotten tragedy, a drowned village sacrificed a century ago for the bustling metropolis of New York City. In Scott Carson's riveting thriller, "The Chill," the sins of the past are not content to remain buried beneath the dark, still waters. Far removed from the lights and noise of the city, in New York's ancient, whispering forests, something has awakened, a supernatural force unleashed by human arrogance and the insatiable thirst for progress. As the story unfolds, an inspector assigned to the now crumbling dam witnesses phenomena that defy explanation, hinting at the dark secrets submerged in the reservoir's depths. "The Chill" masterfully weaves a tale of suspense and supernatural horror, as the descendants of the displaced townspeople grapple with the legacy of their ancestors' forced sacrifice. Carson explores the theme of nature's retribution against human folly, drawing the reader into a gripping narrative where the demand for a fresh sacrifice emerges with the rising waters. The looming threat of devastation over New York City creates a palpable tension that propels the story towards its chilling conclusion. Carson's novel is a haunting reminder that some histories refuse to be drowned, reaching out from the depths to claim what was theirs.