Evie Harper is invisible, lost in the monotony of spreadsheets, microwave dinners, and a life carefully constructed to go unnoticed. Then Callie arrives: magnetic, commanding, and intoxicating, offering Evie a glimpse of connection, purpose and belonging within a secretive wellness collective. At first, it seems like salvation. Herbal teas, whispered affirmations and serene rituals offer Evie the life she's always craved. But the collective is no sanctuary: it is a parasite, feeding on the vitality and autonomy of its members. Colleagues vanish, scars remain, and Evie realises she could be next. As Detective Havelock inches closer to the truth behind these underground networks, Evie must fight to reclaim herself... before she is consumed. The Tea That Binds is a gripping psychological thriller about desire, power, and the terrifying cost of losing yourself to be seen.