Purgatorium

Healing can be deadly. Seventeen-year-old Daphne Janus thinks she's escaping to a private island retreat with her best friend. Instead, she's been admitted to The Purgatorium-an experimental "suicide therapy" program where fear is used as treatment, grief becomes performance art, and nothing is quite what it seems. The doctor calls it living art. Daphne calls it dangerous. As staged hauntings blur into real threats and island legends echo through the cliffs, Daphne can't tell whether she's part of a therapeutic exercise-or trapped in something far more sinister. Then there's Stan. Quiet. Watchful. Unpredictable. He seems to understand the darkness she's trying to outrun. But on an island built on manipulation, trusting someone might be the most dangerous choice of all. As secrets unravel and a body is discovered, Daphne must decide who to believe-before the program meant to save her becomes the thing that destroys her. In this gripping YA romance-thriller, survival means facing the truth . . . even when it's the last thing you want to see. Perfect for readers who love:• Psychological thrillers• Dark YA romance• Island mysteries• Grief and trauma narratives• Twisty, unreliable tension"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 everything: 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 psychological thriller is for you.Perfect for fans of Sanitorium and for readers of Helen Fields, J.M. Cannon, and Frieda McFadden.Buy your copy to begin this chilling adventure today! Eva Pohler is a USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels for teens and adults. She writes fantasy based on Greek mythology, supernatural suspense, and psychological thrillers. Her books have been described as "addictive" and "sure to thrill"--Kirkus Reviews.Whichever genre you read, you will find an adventure in Eva Pohler's stories. They blur the line between reality and fantasy, truth and delusion, and draw from Eva's personal philosophy that a reader must be lured and abducted into complete captivity in order to enjoy the reading experience.Visit Eva's website to learn more about her and her books: https://www.evapohler.com/. A teen who feels guilty for her sister's dea

This time, she's not the victim.Daphne survived The Purgatorium.Now it's her turn to run it.After enduring Dr. Hortense Gray's experimental "living art" therapy, Daphne is invited to participate from the other side-designing psychological games for the people who hurt her most.Her parents.Her boyfriend.Revenge has never felt so justified.But power changes everything.As staged hauntings escalate into real danger-helicopters, caves, snakes, blood in the water-Daphne begins to realize the line between therapy and cruelty is thinner than she thought.And when real bullets fly and lives hang in the balance, Daphne must decide:Will she protect the illusion . . . or protect the people she loves?On an island where fear is medicine and truth is forbidden, Daphne is learning something terrifying-Sometimes becoming stronger means becoming someone you don't recognize.In this gripping YA romance-thriller, love deepens, loyalties fracture, and the cost of revenge may be more than Daphne is willing to pay."I found this author while searching for mystery and suspense titles. I have to say I was a bit hesitant due to the fact that I don't read YA fiction. However the story line intrigued me so I gave it a shot and I wasn't disappointed. This is a fast paced thriller with surprises at every turn. I loved how the author mastered the art of creating tension in each chapter. I will definitely read more work from Eva Pohler in the future! Excellent book!"--Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book was So good! Can not wait to start the next book in the series! Next book, here I come!"--Andie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"A cativating sequel! This novel was spooky and eerily entertaining. Pohler's phenomenal descriptions of the natural world leave you breathless while her fantastically imaginative storytelling keep you hooked."--Jonel, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book is very well written and the plot has lots of twists and turns. It is a roller coaster ride of emotions and intense moments. And Dr. Gray's therapy is scary."--Kathy E, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Wow! This is where the games really begin. Who can you trust. What is real? Questions you'll ask yourself a lot."--Lucy, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book can be classified as a psychological thriller. The twists and turns are intense and a bit scary. It's very well written and deals with issues that plague society today and although it is not my normal genre to read, I enjoyed it a lot and can't wait for the next book."--Jennifer Pierson, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Eva Pohler is a USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels for teens and adults. She writes fantasy based on Greek mythology, supernatural suspense, and psychological thrillers. Her books have been described as "addictive" and "sure to thrill"--Kirkus Reviews.Whichever genre you read, you will find an adventure in Eva Pohler's stories. They blur the line between reality and fantasy, truth and delusion, and draw from Eva's personal philosophy that a reader must be lured and abducted into complete captivity in order to enjoy the reading experience.Visit Eva's website to learn more about her and her books: https://www.evapohler.com/. A teen who feels guilty for her sister's death is sent by her parents for "suicide therapy" on a remote island where a doctor uses experimental methods that cross ethical lines. Soon the teen wonders if her parents meant to help her or to punish her.

When the illusion shatters, what remains?Daphne came back to the island to save her best friend.She didn't expect the island to save her.Determined to rescue Cam and expose Dr. Hortense Gray's dangerous "living art" experiments, Daphne returns to The Purgatorium ready to burn it down.But nothing is what she believed.As federal agents storm the compound and secrets unravel, Daphne discovers that the truth behind the island is far more complicated-and far more terrifying-than she imagined.The line between therapy and manipulation.Between victim and volunteer.Between art and exploitation.When the illusion finally cracks, Daphne must confront a devastating reality: power can corrupt . . . but it can also heal.And sometimes the only way to change a system-is from the inside.​​​​​​​In this explosive finale to the YA romance-thriller trilogy, love is tested, loyalties fracture, and Daphne must decide who she wants to become."Completely mind blown!! What a great way to conclude the series! It was gut wrenching and beautifully done!"--Laura, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This book was chock full of adventure, and intense to the last moment. It had me in tears, and if you have read the previous books, you absolutely can not miss this one!!!"--Nastasia Nazar, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"An ending I never saw coming. Must read series. Absolutely loved it."--Bonnie J. Quinlan, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I loved the conclusion, and I am sad to see this series over."--Mariela, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"What an epic ending! This book ended better than I could imagine. All my questions were answered and I'm left with a huge book hangover! (Best feeling ever). This is definitely a bone chilling, exhilarating adventure!"--Southernmermaid85, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"This left me freaking speechless, my mind was reeling. I am still at a loss for words the next day!"--Crystal Gray, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★Perfect for fans of Shutter Island and Sanitorium and for readers of Helen Fields, J.M. Cannon, and Frieda McFadden.Buy your copy to begin this chilling adventure today! Eva Pohler is a USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels for teens and adults. She writes fantasy based on Greek mythology, supernatural suspense, and psychological thrillers. Her books have been described as "addictive" and "sure to thrill"--Kirkus Reviews.Whichever genre you read, you will find an adventure in Eva Pohler's stories. They blur the line between reality and fantasy, truth and delusion, and draw from Eva's personal philosophy that a reader must be lured and abducted into complete captivity in order to enjoy the reading experience.Visit Eva's website to learn more about her and her books: https://www.evapohler.com/. A teen who feels guilty for her sister's death is sent by her parents for "suicide therapy" on a remote island where a doctor uses experimental methods that cross ethical lines. Soon the teen wonders if her parents meant to help her or to punish her.