![]() ![]() On that first night of the ALA Annual Conference, there is always a bit of a free for all in the exhibit hall as publishers unleash ARCs of books unto the librarian masses. Review: Thank you to William Morrow & Company for giving me an ARC of this novel! ![]() Frantic and terrified, she discovers her only hope for survival is to put her confidence in the very person she trusts the least. But soon the mystical façade wears thin, revealing a group of brainwashed members drunk on false promises of an impossible utopia and a disturbing, dangerous belief system–and leader–guiding them.Īs the sinister forces surrounding Sveta become apparent, she realizes, too late, she can’t escape. At first, Xanadu seems like a secluded paradise with its tumbling gardens, beautiful people, transcendent vibe, and mesmerizing de-facto leader Kali. Shocked and confused, Sveta travels to Mexico to pay her respects. But when, mysteriously, Paul suddenly dies, his entire estate–including Xanadu–is left to his estranged niece Sveta, a former model living in New York City. On a river deep in the Mexican jungle stands the colossal villa Xanadu, a wellness center that’s home to The Mandala, an ardent spiritual group devoted to self-help guru Paul Bentzen and his enigmatic wife Kali. Where You Can Get This Book: WorldCat | Amazon | Indieboundīook Description: A perfect paradise? Or a perfect nightmare? Where Did I Get This Book: I received an ARC from the publisher at ALAAC22. Publishing Info: William Morrow & Company, September 2022 Katherine lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children.Book: “The Vicious Circle” by Katherine St. When she's not writing, she can be found hiking or on the beach with a good book. John is a native of Mississippi, graduate of the University of Southern California, and author of the critically acclaimed novels The Lion’s Den and The Siren. But soon the mystical façade wears thin, revealing a group of brainwashed members drunk on false promises of an impossible utopia and a disturbing, dangerous belief system-and leader-guiding them.Īs the sinister forces surrounding Sveta become apparent, she realizes, too late, she can’t escape. But when, mysteriously, Paul suddenly dies, his entire estate-including Xanadu-is left to his estranged niece Sveta, a former model living in New York City. New York, NY: William Morrow | Harper (September 27, 2022)įor fans of We Were Never Here and Nine Perfect Strangers, a twisty, escapist suspense about a mysterious wellness retreat center harboring violent secrets.Ī perfect paradise? Or a perfect nightmare? ![]()
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