The Poison Garden: A Novel

A new novel of insidious secrets and chilling revelations surrounding a mysterious cult--the latest gripping psychological thriller from Alex Marwood

When nearly one hundred members of The Ark, a sinister apocalypse cult are found dead by poison at their isolated community in North Wales, those left alive are scattered to the winds with few coping skills and fewer answers. For twenty-three-year-old Romy, who has never known life outside the compound, learning how to live in a world she has been taught to fear is terrifying.

Now Romy must start a new life for herself--and the child growing inside her. She is determined to find the rest of her family and keep her baby safe, no matter the cost. But as the horrors of her past start to resurface, she realizes that leaving her old life behind won't be easy. Outside the walls of The Ark, the real evil has only just begun.

A brilliantly plotted, page-turning novel from "one of psychological suspense's best writers" (The Boston Globe), The Poison Garden will leave you stunned.

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400 pages

Average rating: 5.67

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Shahna
Jul 18, 2024
6/10 stars
I found the constant jump between times and character POV confusing and frustrating. Unless you read this all in one sitting you're going to forget whose who and what year it is.

I like the idea of this story I just wish the format was different. I wanted more details about the actual cult itself and it's structure.

The sudden turn of events at the end was weird. Not bad, just weird. I wasn't expecting it and it seemed out of place. I also don't really like the way it ended. All the characters moved backwards instead of improving.

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