Dark Circles, Caite DolanLeach
Dark Circles, Caite DolanLeach
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Dark Circles

Author: Caite Dolan-Leach

Narrator: Alex McKenna, Brittany Pressley, Sophie Amoss, Kirsten Potter, Maggi-Meg Reed, Fred Sanders

Unabridged: 15 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022


Synopsis

An embattled actress becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy at a spiritual retreat—and starts a true crime podcast to try to break the case—in this chilling novel about fame, violence, and our morbid fascination with murder, from the acclaimed author of Dead Letters.

“Dolan-Leach writes like Paula Hawkins by way of Curtis Sittenfeld.”—Amy Gentry, author of Good as Gone

Olivia Reed needs a break. She doesn’t want to think about her name plastered on tabloids or be reminded of her recent meltdown on a Manhattan street. Her micromanaging publicist has just the thing in mind: a remote retreat in upstate New York—the House of Light. It’s not rehab; it’s a Spiritual Center, a site for seeking realignment and personal growth. There will be yoga and morning meditation, soft bamboo-blend fabrics and no shortage of crystals to cleanse her energy.
 
But Liv will soon find that the House of Light is filled with darkness. A prickly local, Ava, informs her that something twisted is lurking behind the Light’s veneer. There have been a series of mysterious suicides committed by women caught in the Light’s web, and no matter who Ava talks to, no one believes the Center is involved. To find out what’s really happened and put her celebrity to good use, Liv starts a podcast, seeking to connect the dots and expose the Light’s true intentions. Because beneath the glowing skin of the Light’s inhabitants lie rotten souls, and Liv starts to wonder if anything—even her own life—is how it appears.

Caite Dolan-Leach brings her tantalizing voice, her gift for atmosphere, and a cast of delightfully devious and absorbing characters to this riveting novel of suspense.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) on February 14, 2022

Celebrities, Cults, and Podcasts 3.5 stars Dark Circles is a character study about a fledgling starlet, a cult, and a mystery that plays out over a podcast. When Liv Reed, an actress known more for being in the tabloids vs. her profession, is sent by her management team to dry out at a retreat in the......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on January 14, 2023

A troubled actress, weird cult, mysterious deaths and a podcast combine to form an intriguing tale of discovery, danger and betrayal. Olivia Reed has lost her way. Agreeing to take a break at a spiritual retreat, she soon realizes all is not as it seems behind the facade of peace and tranquility. Is......more

Goodreads review by Christina on February 12, 2022

This is a story of a rebellious young celebrity (maybe an errant Kardashian sister, a Lohan, or a female Pete Davidson) who goes to a “spiritual retreat” to rehab her bad behavior, and instead finds herself in the middle of a potential cult with a series of mysterious deaths. My favorite thing about......more

Goodreads review by Debra on May 30, 2022

Hollywood actress, Olivia (Liv) Reed, is ready for a break. She had a recent breakdown after being dragged through the tabloids. Her publicists# knows just what she needs - a remote spiritual retreat called the House of Light. There she can do self-reflection, meditate, practice yoga, and rest. Ava,......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on January 03, 2022

I enjoyed this thriller. The cult-like storyline was very engaging and kept me hooked the whole way through. The ending gets a little messy but overall a good read. Olivia Reed is an actress who is spiraling out of control. Think Lindsay Lohan. In serious need of a break, her publicist books her a st......more


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Praise for Dark Cicles

“Caite Dolan-Leach is resolutely committed to her characters. . . . So it was with confidence that I began Dark Circles and was richly rewarded.”Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review

“This gripping story, filled with irony and cringe-inducing revelations, is guaranteed to keep readers mesmerized with its bizarre plot twists and gasp-producing ending. A perfect read-alike for fans of the Steve Martin and Martin Short TV series Only Murders in the Building.”—Booklist

“Life starts to imitate art for Liv Reed, the self-deprecating narrator of this evocative, character-propelled thriller. . . . This page-turner’s appealing protagonist makes for sardonically amusing company.”—Publishers Weekly

Praise for We Went to the Woods

“A sharp, spellbinding cautionary tale, one that reminds us that even those who do remember the past might also wind up repeating it.”—NPR (Best Books of the Year)

“Dark, gothic, and hauntingly beautiful, this is addictive storytelling at its best.”—JP Delaney, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before

“Caite Dolan-Leach’s prose is both nimble and elegantly evocative.”—Christopher J. Yates, author of Black Chalk

“Tantalizingly mysterious . . . richly realized.”Kirkus Reviews