The narrative shifts between 11 different perspectives, gradually revealing a web of betrayal:
Sean’s father and an ex-cop. He represents the town’s "good man" facade while hiding a dark past. The Conclusion (Spoilers) Paul Hawkins Trouble In The Water
Nel’s estranged sister, Jules , returns to Beckford to care for Nel’s 15-year-old daughter, Lena . Jules is haunted by childhood trauma and a deep-seated fear of the water. Paul Hawkins Trouble In The Water