Can children born into a cult escape? Inspired by real events.

“For anyone who enjoys . . . Margaret Atwood, Emma Cline, and . . . the darker corners of American religious history.”

“Chillingly believable.”

“An incredible story! It was hard to put this book down!”

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Bookshelfie:

“An ambitious cult drama that tackles religious manipulation with extreme realism.”

“It’s like an immersive fictional guide of how cults work and brainwash people.”

Literary Titan:

“Lays bare the long shadow of belief systems built on control, secrecy, and survival.”

Excerpt from Interview: “What was the initial idea behind this story?” McMillion: “I got the idea not long after the Cold War ended. Freedom seemed to be breaking out everywhere. What a difference a few decades have made.”

Feathered Quill:

“Written with such intense clarity that you will find yourself holding your breath.”

“Will stay with you like a hymn you heard as a child but didn’t understand until you were older and broken and finally quiet enough to listen.”