False Idols

A moving and entertaining book about the desperation to heal and belong, and the dangerous places shame can lead you to – Charlotte Paradise
Pure escapism that’s also a study of cultism, how we are seduced by promises of a better life. A summer read that’s also dark, compulsive, and captivating – Louise Beech
A fascinating look at the intoxicating world of cults and their charismatic leaders … tells the story of an LA wellness community hiding a dark secret * Stylist *
A very, very smart thriller … highly addictive and exquisitely written. A book about identity, self-belief and self doubt – Joanna Cannon
Such a great read, and I loved how Sadie’s past was revealed … what is she running from? * Prima *
An intriguing and compelling look into the sinister side of the wellness industry * Heat *
A sharply observed psychological thriller … smart, compelling, and emotionally charged * The Voice *
A slick and twisted thriller * Woman’s Own *

Karla Marie Sweet is a British-American actor, screenwriter, novelist and dramaturg born and based in Manchester, UK. Recent acting credits include acclaimed road movie Black Dog and season 2 of Hulu’s No Man’s Land. As a writer, she has multiple television credits to her name and her comedy-drama script DaSilva & Sharp landed her on the 2023 Brit List. Her theatre credits include Cheetham Hill (for the Royal Exchange), This Little Relic (BBC Radio 3 and the Belgrade Theatre) and Othello (Watermill Theatre), a re-versioning The Guardian and WhatsOnStage awarded four stars each, calling it a “remarkable” adaptation that “moves with the pace of a thriller.” Her speculative fiction novel Another Life was released as an Audible Original in September 2024 and was performed by Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Kingsley Ben-Adir (One Love, Barbie). False Idols is Karla’s print debut.

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