When a restless expat wife in Norway is seduced into a world of elemental mysticism rooted in Quranic lore and forbidden love, her awakening 'catalyzes' a generational saga that blurs the line between coincidence and destiny, interweaving diverse characters from her family and circle as they each face their own reckoning.


"This book is the definition of mysterious and intriguing... Major 'Twilight' and 'Layla' vibes" L. Timperio, Book Blogger

Sometimes our demons are necessary, to appreciate heaven


Kaitlin Maverick thought she was starting a new life. She didn't expect to unravel it.

After leaving behind a thriving career in Toronto to follow her husband, Paul, to the picturesque but sleepy city of Stavanger, Norway, Kaitlin finds herself trapped in the stillness. The newlywed bliss fades quickly. Restless and unfulfilled, she's desperate for something -- anything -- that will bring her back to life.

That something arrives in the form of Finn Du Feu, an enigmatic stranger with a magnetic pull and a mysterious group of friends who live deep in the Scandinavian woods. What begins as innocent curiosity soon spirals into a dangerous descent. Seduced by the thrill of the unknown, Kaitlin is drawn into a world of shadowy rituals, ancient mysticism rooted in Qur'anic lore, and tangled truths that blur the line between reality and delusion.

As her connection to "The Group" deepens, Kaitlin begins to question everything -- her marriage, her identity, even her sanity. Why is Paul so shaken by a news report about a murdered young woman? Who really are these forest dwellers who allure so much yet reveal so little? And what will happen when the veil lifts -- revealing not just their secrets, but her own?
In this taut, psychological tale of self-discovery and descent, Kaitlin must confront the cost of awakening desires buried for too long. Some choices unravel. Others ignite.

Will hers be the spark that destroys -- or the catalyst that transforms?

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• Publication Date: May 9, 2021
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• Print Length: 398 Pages
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