When Sophie Ballester and her twin brothers Sam and Todd are uprooted from their home and sent to a remote boarding school run by their Great Aunt Ness, they stumble upon a hidden room that holds a secret, a secret that will change everything. The people of Phoenix Holt are not what they seem. In fact, nothing is.
Set in the enigmatic Gardiners Bay, the story unfolds around a tight-knit community where each resident harbors a hidden truth. As these secrets intertwine, tensions rise and relationships are tested, revealing the complexities of trust and betrayal. The narrative explores themes of isolation, the weight of personal history, and the impact of unspoken words, drawing readers into a web of intrigue that challenges the facade of a seemingly idyllic town.
Sixteen-year-old Rose arrives at sleepy, remote Millwood expecting to spend a quiet summer with her aunt and uncle on their estate. But after a series of dark and disturbing dreams, and the surprise arrival of charming brothers Oscar and Caicus Valero, her world is thrown upside-down. What are the brothers hiding? And what is it about Oscar that is so familiar? Before the summer is out, Rose will be forced to confront her destiny, even if it means facing the demon of her dreams.