'A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders' Stylist

'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' Joanna Cannon

THE MORE PERFECT YOUR LIFE, THE MORE YOU HAVE TO HIDE...

Alone in her new house and haunted by old secrets, Sadie has felt adrift in LA - until a chance encounter with a magnetic stranger leads her to the most exclusive wellness class in the city.

At first she's sceptical, but the group - and the attention of its leader, Lilith - is transformative... and completely addictive.

No one in Sadie's life understands that Deep Flow isn't a cult, but a community. Finally, a place where she might belong.

But when the sisterhood is jeopardised, Sadie's desire to prove her loyalty becomes all-consuming, putting her carefully constructed life at risk.

What would she sacrifice to protect the secrets of her past?

A searing look at power and exploitation in the wellness industry, False Idols is an unflinching, compulsive thriller by a captivating new voice in fiction - perfect for fans of Celeste Ng and Emma Cline.

'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' Charlotte Paradise

'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' Louise Beech