Juliet Blake is a freelance journalist concerned that her younger sister Zoe has fallen for the charismatic Craig, leader of the Wheel of Love, a dubious esoteric group. Under the guise of making a documentary, Juliet arrives at Craig's idyllic farmhouse in the Cotswolds, hoping to rescue Zoe. As her investigations deepen, relationships in the community are forged and shattered, with dangerous consequences for Juliet.ReviewSkillman takes us into the heart of a loving and freedom-believing cult in the Cotswolds which is a cauldron of deceit and depravity below the surface...--Blogcritics From the AuthorThis novel has arisen from my experience of different people in a variety of situations over many years. I am fascinated by group dynamics, and by the way personalities interact with each other. I admit I'm a people-watcher! Also I have had the chance to observe and participate in several "mystical circles" myself in the past. Nevertheless, characters in offices, on writing courses, at dinner parties have also had their input into "Mystical Circles". And by no means least, family relationships have provided inspiration too.

It's a dream come true for 25 year old Zoe when she and her new husband, unconventional priest Theo, move to the Cotswold hills. But fearsome dreams about a young girl running for her life disturb Zoe and she can't shake off the idea that a child's life is in danger... and so is hers. When two unexpected guests arrive, James and Natasha, Zoe's friend Alice immediately senses something amiss with?them – and particularly Natasha; but no-one except Zoe agrees with her. Natasha embarks on a series of mysterious healings which astonish other guests and convince them that she is a miracle worker. But Zoe can't abandon her feelings of unease. Then a series of disturbing events hits the centre; Zoe fears that Theo has been unfaithful to her, and Theo falls into severe depression for which Zoe believes Natasha to be responsible. When Zoe confronts her she is completely unprepared for the terror she is about to face. Zoe will need more than the loyalty and strength of Alice to survive the...