The Double Tongue

by William Golding

First published 1996

In the shadow of ancient ruins, a former priestess named Arieka is drawn into the dangerous world of a mysterious cult. As she unravels their rituals and dark prophecies, Arieka must confront her own past and the powerful forces that threaten to consume her. With the fate of the cult's followers hanging in the balance, Arieka must make a choice that will test her faith and her very humanity.

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, cults, dark-fantasy, ancient

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, dark-secrets

Setting: Delphi (Extinct City), Greece

165 pages · Paperback

Content warnings: violence

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