The Vicious Circle A Novel
The Vicious Circle by Katherine St. John, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, is a 320-page novel that delves into the unsettling dynamics of a mysterious retreat center. Set against the backdrop of a wellness center in the Mexican jungle, the story unfolds as Sveta, the estranged niece of the center’s deceased founder, navigates a world that initially appears idyllic but soon reveals its darker undercurrents. The narrative explores themes of greed, trust, and the complexities of human relationships within a suspenseful framework.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that combines elements of horror, mystery, and romance, as Sveta confronts the unsettling reality of the villa Xanadu and its devoted inhabitants. The novel presents a gripping exploration of a charismatic leader’s influence over a group of followers, as well as the psychological challenges faced by those seeking enlightenment. As Sveta grapples with her newfound circumstances, the tension escalates, leading her to question whom she can truly trust in a place where danger lurks beneath the surface.
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For fans of Lucy Foley and Liane Moriarty, a twisty, escapist suspense about a mysterious retreat center harboring violent secrets.
“Masterfully plotted and superbly twisty, The Vicious Circle is a read-in-one-sitting thriller…. This novel will send you spiraling into a deadly vortex of greed, lust and lies.” –Rose Carlyle, author of #1 international bestseller The Girl in the Mirror
A perfect paradise? Or a perfect nightmare?
On a river deep in the Mexican jungle stands the colossal villa Xanadu, a wellness center that’s home to an ardent spiritual group devoted to self-help guru Paul Bentzen and his enigmatic wife Kali. But when Paul mysteriously dies, his entire estate–including Xanadu–is left not to Kali, but to his estranged niece Sveta.
Shocked and confused, Sveta travels from New York City to Mexico to pay her respects. At first, Xanadu seems like a secluded paradise with its tumbling gardens, beautiful people, and transcendent vibe. But soon the mystical façade wears thin, revealing a group of brainwashed members drunk on promises of an impossible utopia, guided by a disturbing belief system and a charismatic, dangerously capable leader.
As the sinister forces surrounding Sveta become apparent, she realizes, too late, she can’t escape. Frantic and terrified, she discovers her only chance of survival is to put her confidence in the very person she trusts the least.
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