False Idols

<p>'A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders . . . tells the story of an LA wellness community hiding a dark secret' <i><b>Stylist</b></i><br><br>'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' <b>Joanna Cannon</b><br><br><b>ANYTHING CAN BE DANGEROUS IN THE WRONG HANDS.</b><br><br>Sadie's been adrift, looking for an escape from her new house and old memories, when a chance encounter leads her to one of the most exclusive wellness classes in LA.<br><br> At first she's sceptical, but the classes - and the attention of its magnetic leader, Lilith - are transformative, other-worldly, completely addictive.<br><br> No one in Sadie's life understands that Deep Flow isn't a cult, but a community. One that offers the chance to feel powerful in her own body again, maybe even a way to finally let go of her past.<br><br> But when the sisterhood, and Sadie's place within it, comes under threat, the hidden cost of being part of Lilith's inner circle becomes clear.<br><br> What would Sadie risk to prove her loyalty?<br> <b><br> A searing look at power and exploitation in the wellness industry, <i>False Idols</i> is an unflinching, compulsive thriller by a captivating new voice in fiction - perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Cline.</b><br><br>'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' <b>Charlotte Paradise</b><br><br>'Pure escapism that's also a study of cultism, how we are seduced by promises of a better life. A summer read that's also dark, compulsive, and captivating' <b>Louise Beech</b></p>