The Wives of Halcyon

''A brilliant and completely addictive read'' Ruth Hogan
''[A] dazzling debut'' Good Housekeeping
''A powerful read'' Prima

Three women controlled by one man â" their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon. But cracks have begun to form in the communityâs idyllic facade, and Elijahâs increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.

A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.

âA gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of womenâ Carole Hailey
âAn astonishing and extraordinary debutâ Charlie Carroll
âA fascinating storyâ Ilona Bannister
âAn extraordinary debut novelâ Anne Cater
âA stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersionâ Jessica Ryn
âI loved this fierce and perceptive bookâ Janet Ellis
âMasterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faithâ Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx
âAn enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books Iâve read this yearâ Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages
âUniquely compelling and profoundâ Poppy Smith, @poppysreads
âAbsolutely gripping, with unforgettable characters I''m still thinking about... This novel took my breath awayâ Seth Insua
âA needle sharp contemporary fable that consumed me. It is unflinching. It is brutal. It is tender. And it lingers long after the covers closeâ Lucy Rose
''A MUST-read for every book club! With strong female leads and an unputdownable story... an incredible debut that will have you hooked from start to finish'' The London Girls Book Club, @londongirlsbookclub_