Three women controlled by one man - their charismatic husband Elijah, leader of their cult who dictates every aspect of life in the remote Scottish settlement of Halcyon.

But cracks have begun to form in the community' s idyllic facade, and Elijah' s increasingly erratic behaviour begins to test the loyalty of the women who love him, especially when he reveals his intention to take a fourth wife, sixteen-year-old Mim. Deceived and isolated by the husband they share, Aoife, Ruth, and Deborah must set years of animosity aside and come together as danger mounts within their isolated community.

A powerful story of coercive control, motherhood and extraordinary women, The Wives of Halcyon asks questions about how we perceive faith and family.

' A brilliant and completely addictive read.' - Ruth Hogan

' [A] dazzling debut.' - Good Housekeeping

' A powerful read.' - Prima

' A gripping page-turner which celebrates the strength and resilience of women.' - Carole Hailey

' An astonishing and extraordinary debut.' - Charlie Carroll

' A fascinating story.' - Ilona Bannister

' An extraordinary debut novel.' - Anne Cater

' A stunningly written, powerful tale of power and control, and what happens when people lose themselves in the face of cohersion.' - Jessica Ryn

' I loved this fierce and perceptive book.' - Janet Ellis

' Masterfully crafted narrative about strength, solidarity and faith.' - Ruby Sloane, @xrubyreadsx

' An enthralling tale of female strength. One of the best books I' ve read this year.' - Matina Tzoumerka, @breathing_pages

' Uniquely compelling and profound.' - Poppy Smith, @poppysreads

' Absolutely gripping, with unforgettable characters I' m still thinking about…This novel took my breath away.' - Seth Insua

' A needle sharp contemporary fable that consumed me. It is unflinching. It is brutal. It is tender. And it lingers long after the covers close.' - Lucy Rose

' A MUST-read for every book club! With strong female leads and an unputdownable story…an incredible debut that will have you hooked from start to finish.' - The London Girls Book Club, @londongirlsbookclub_