False Idols
- Author Karla Marie Sweet
- Narrator Karla Marie Sweet
- Publisher Headline
- Publish Date 14 August 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 44 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction.
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What to expect
'A very, very smart thriller . . . highly addictive and exquisitely written' Joanna Cannon
'A summer read that's also dark, compulsive, and captivating' Louise Beech
ANYTHING CAN BE DANGEROUS IN THE WRONG HANDS.
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.
At first she's sceptical, but the classes - and the attention of its magnetic leader, Lilith - are transformative, other-worldly, completely addictive.
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.
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.
What would Sadie risk to prove her loyalty?
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.
READERS ARE HOOKED ON FALSE IDOLS:
'Such a great read, and I loved how Sadie's past was revealed . . . what is she running from?' Prima
'An intriguing and compelling look into the sinister side of the wellness industry' Heat
'A slick and twisted thriller' Woman's Own
'Sharp, timely, and full of drama . . . packed with twists, ambition and scandal' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wow! I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked . . . the perfect example of a psychological thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A sharply observed psychological thriller . . . smart, compelling, and emotionally charged' The Voice
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'A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to' Charlotte Paradise
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