Mesmeris

How about we pretend,’ he said, ‘just for today? I pretend I’m good and you pretend to believe me.’ The vicious murder of a schoolboy leaves a small English town reeling. When it’s followed by a ritualistic execution, suspicion falls on newly-arrived religious sect, Mesmeris. Pearl is naïve, no match for enigmatic, dangerous Jack. Seduced by his charm, she soon finds herself drawn into the murky world of the twisted, violent cult. Her love for Jack puts her own life in danger, and leads her into conflict with not only Mesmeris and the police, but also her own family.