Beneath the Marigolds
Beneath the Marigolds by Emily C. Whitson, published by CamCat Publishing on September 27, 2022, is a 320-page work of fiction that delves into the world of reality television through a suspenseful narrative. The story follows Ann Stone, a no-nonsense attorney, who embarks on a quest to find her missing friend Reese Marigold after she disappears from an exclusive singles’ retreat in Hawaii. As Ann infiltrates the retreat, she uncovers a web of secrets and begins to suspect that the event may be more than just a dating getaway.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of friendship and the complexities of recovery as Ann navigates the extravagant and bizarre environment of the retreat. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of Ann and Reese, revealing the challenges they face and the hidden motives of the other attendees. Beneath the Marigolds addresses themes of psychological suspense and crime, offering a thought-provoking look at the impact of reality shows on personal relationships and societal expectations.
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Playing on our universal fascination with reality TV, Emily Whitson’s Beneath the Marigolds is the Bachelor(ette) gone terribly wrong.
Reese Marigold saved Ann Stone from a life of addiction by introducing Ann to AA and serving as her sponsor in recovery. Despite their differences–Reese is a hopeless romantic, while Ann is a no-nonsense attorney–the women remain close ten years later. So when Reese goes missing after attending Last Chance, an exclusive singles’ retreat off the coast of Hawaii, Ann infiltrates the retreat.
Quickly, Ann realizes there’s more to Last Chance than meets the eye. With its extravagant clothes, never-ending interviews, and bizarre dates, Ann begins to suspect the retreat is a front for a reality dating show. Could Reese be safe and sound, keeping a low profile until the premier, or did something more sinister occur? As Ann traces Reese’s last known movements, partakes in the unusual “journey,” and meets the other attendees who all have something to hide, she jeopardizes her career, her sanity, and her life to find her missing friend.
Told from the perspective of both Ann and Reese, Beneath the Marigolds is a fast-paced thriller that explores friendship, women in recovery, and the traditional marriage path idealized by today’s numerous dating and relationship reality shows.
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