by Dan Ariely
First published 2023
David's lifelong belief in God is shaken when his wife dies suddenly. Adrift and angry, he abandons his church and withdraws from his community. But as he struggles to make sense of his loss, David falls under the sway of a seductive new friend who introduces him to a secretive group seeking "true enlightenment." Drawn deeper into their deceptions, David must confront the painful truths about himself and his faith before it's too late.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: crisis-of-faith, found-family
320 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial