Vervain Hollow - Catriona Silvey

Two years ago, Laura escaped a mysterious cult after a devastating fire destroyed the isolated house where she had lived under the influence of its charismatic leader, Vervain. With the house reduced to ashes and Vervain believed to have perished inside, Laura returned home, hoping to leave the horrors of her past behind.
But escaping physically is one thing. Breaking free from the hold of someone who once promised you extraordinary power is another.
 
Still haunted by her experiences and struggling with conflicting feelings of grief, fear and longing, Laura finds herself drawn back into the world she thought she'd escaped when an old friend delivers an unsettling message. One of their former companions has returned to the hollow, apparently summoned by Vervain himself.
 
Determined to uncover the truth, Laura and her estranged friend Aliyah return to the place where their nightmares began. But as buried memories resurface and disturbing secrets emerge, Laura begins to question everything she thought she knew about her time in the cult.
 
Dark, atmospheric and filled with psychological tension, this haunting story explores manipulation, obsession, trauma and the dangerous allure of belonging.
 
Perfect for readers who enjoy unsettling mysteries, psychological horror and supernatural suspense, this gripping novel will keep you questioning what's real until the very end.