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What to expect

The gripping new thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last!

‘Such a clever plot; a sinister decades-old cult and a modern-day missing children mystery, brilliantly woven together’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

A hidden community…

Thirty years ago, in the English countryside, a commune was set up. Led by Uncle Saviour, it was supposed to be a place of love, peace and harmony. But what started out as paradise turned into hell.

A shocking abduction…

Now, two young children have vanished from their home in the middle of the night. Their parents are frantic, the police are at a loss.

A twisting case…

DI Ottoline is leading the search – her only clue a mask found in the woods. Could the key lie in events that took place decades ago, when a dream of a new way of life became something far more sinister?

What readers are saying about The Cult

‘I had many a late night whilst reading, desperate to read 'just one more chapter’’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One of those books you can't put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Riveting, from the start to the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me on the edge of my seat for the entire time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you want a dark, twisted psychological thriller then this is definitely for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is so original, I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Lots of twists and plenty of shocking parts’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You think it’s figured out but the rug is pulled from under your feet’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘There were moments I was biting my lip because I actually felt SO on edge!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Had me gripped from the first page to the last’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute masterclass of a thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Chilling, gripping, fast paced, tense and terrifyingly good’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I would 100% recommend this book to any thriller lover!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

‘Such a clever plot; a sinister decades-old cult and a modern-day missing children mystery, brilliantly woven together’ Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple

‘Creepy and full of tension, with great characters, plenty of twists and turns, and a nail-biting finish, The Cult is a real page-turner. One of my favourite books this year’ Sarah Linley, author of The Trip

‘One of those books that grabs you by the throat and won’t let go. Perfectly paced, and with an absolute kicker of an ending’ Tess Stimson, author of Stolen

Praise for Abby Davies

‘Horribly gripping with a heart pounding climax. It gave me shivers’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple

‘Both utterly gripping and totally original. It’s disturbing and claustrophobic and quite brilliant’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days

‘A shattering and original psychological thriller that will leave you breathless’ Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish

‘Deliciously creepy…unfolded with great pace in shocking ways’ M. J. Ford, author of Hold My Hand

‘Incredibly fast-paced and creepy…a wonderful new talent’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

‘A claustrophobic and twisted tale! Packed with creepiness, tension and so many ‘hold your breath’ moments I was left gasping for air’ Sam Carrington, author of Saving Sophie

‘This twisty, creepy thriller cries out to be read in one nail-biting session’ Carolyn Kirby, author of The Conviction of Cora Burns

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