Jeff Ingber's captivating collection of short stories delves into the core of the human experience, exploring themes such as longing, regret, faith, the struggle for connection, the intricacies of relationships, and the inherent uncertainties of life. Spanning generations, geographies, and perspectives, each tale is deeply personal, poignant, and undeniably human.

In the title story, a canoer blown ashore encounters a mysterious woman, igniting an intense romantic vision and sparking reflections on his life. In another story, on the eve of a man's wedding, a secret is revealed that threatens to change everything. Yet another tale finds the author as a young man on an enchanted mesa with the woman of his dreams.

Ingber's collection-written in an intimate, candid, and compelling style with humor a constant presence-resonates with a quiet power, portraying moments of individual struggle and pain, but also of wondrous hope and joy.

"The Women By The Lake will hold your attention from beginning to end. Each story paints a clear picture in one's mind regarding the triumphs and trepidations of life. Portrayed through the prospective of characters unique to the setting of the story yet laced with emotion that can make anyone feel like they are there in that moment with these characters. Truly a phenomenal read. "-Rowan McKiernan, author of Trauma

"The Woman by the Lake is a captivating collection of short stories that delves deep into the complexities of the human experience. Ingber's tales are full of longing, regret, faith, connection, and the uncertainties of life. Written with intimacy and a candid style, The Woman By The Lake resonates with quiet power, portraying both the struggles and the unexpected joys that define the human condition."-Charnjit Gill, author of Pray Tell