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A teen who feels guilty for her sister's death is sent by her parents to a remote island off the coast of California for "suicide therapy," where she learns that the doctor and her team use experimental methods that cross ethical lines. After undergoing one bizarre experience after another, the teen gets lost on the haunted side of the island and wonders if her parents meant to help or to punish her.
Some readers have compared this young adult psychological thriller by USA Today bestselling author Eva Pohler to Shutter Island and Lost.
"Love that it kept me guessing the whole time!"--Jamie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"The story kept me guessing every turn. It also made me do a lot of thinking about my own situation. It was quite helpful in that regard. I would recommend this book to everyone. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series."--Roland Deshain, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Wow. This book blindsided me. When I first started reading it, my initial reaction was that it wasn't my cup of tea. After I got past the first couple of chapters though, I was hooked. It's one of those books that lulls you into a false sense of predicting the outcome, and then, WHAM, it completely changes course and leaves you reeling. It's very well-written and every character makes you feel their pain and their emotions. I absolutely loved this book. Do I recommend? YES!! By all means, please read this book. You will not be sorry."--Michelle Westmoreland, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Definitely kept me guessing and wanting to know what would happen next. This story had me in a roller coaster of emotions and worries. I was constantly in edge thinking what will happen? Is this real or part of the therapy. Eva did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and making my mind work on overdrive. So many references from studies I myself have looked into. I loved. Excited to see what Dr. Gray will do next and where Daphne is going."--Mariela, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Wow! This was so crazy. You really didn't know who to believe. Pohler really captures what goes through your head having been through something so traumatic and having survivor guilt."--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
"Love, Love & Love this book. It has a little of mystery, secrecy & craziness, horror, twist & turns with a past mix with modern."--Masterl Gray, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
If you love puzzles and mind games, then this series is for you.
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*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*The Purgatorium: Purgatorium Series, Book One (The Purgatorium Series 1) By Eva Pohler Publication Date: December 13, 2013Daphne Janus is invited to go with her best friend Cam to a resort on an island just off the coast, Its mostly uninhabited and has a wildlife preserve on one side and Chumash Indian ruins on the “haunted” side. The resort might be beautiful, but when strange things start to happen, Daphne is soon left wondering what the heck she's got herself into, and when she becomes lost on the haunted side of the island, it’s not fun anymore, and she wonders if her parents have sent her there to help her or to punish her.This book has the reader guessing at the very start, there's is the mystery of the native ruins, the strange goings on also lead the reader into second guessing what will happen next. The history of the Indians mythology of the Island adds to the storyline, making you wonder what's real and what's not The book is a suspense tale suitable for YA or even teens. This suspense and exciting story had me guessing who Daphne should or should not trust. Ms. Pohler’s writing style flows well, and has written a storyline that makes it very easy to get lost in, it makes you ponder what would you do when faced with the same situation?I really enjoyed the way the characters were developed, You get to know the characters gradually, learning more and more about what makes a person tick. Ms. Pohler has written a good story about a subject that is difficult to discuss, can the island doctor help Daphne come to terms with survivor guilt, and acceptance that there was nothing she could have done to help her sister? Why not buy the book and find out... I look forward to reading book 2