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Glamorous messiah or charlatan? A mask of beauty hides deadly secrets in #1 New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author Gregg Olsen’s mesmerizing novel of suspense.

In the Pacific Northwest, detective Lindsay Jackman is investigating the murder of a young journalist found at the bottom of a ravine. Lindsay soon learns that the victim was writing an exposé. Her subject: a charismatic wellness guru who’s pulled millions into her euphoric orbit...

To hear Marnie Spellman tell it, when she was a child, a swarm of bees lifted her off the ground and toward the sunlight, illuming her spiritual connection with nature - an uncanny event on which Marnie built a cosmetics empire and became a legend, a healer, and the queen of holistic health and eternal beauty. In her inner circle is an intimate band of devotees called the Hive. They share Marnie’s secrets of success - including one cloaked in darkness for twenty years.

Determined to uncover the possibly deadly mysteries of the group, Lindsay focuses her investigation on Marnie and the former members of the Hive, who are just as determined to keep Lindsay from their secrets as they are to maintain their status.

In "The Hive," Gregg Olsen, a seasoned investigative journalist and true-crime author, delves into the chilling tale of a reclusive polygamous sect known as the "Order" in Utah, led by charismatic leader John Collier. The narrative centers around two young women, June and Sarah, who manage to escape the Order's clutches and seek refuge with their families. However, the danger is far from over as Collier and his loyal followers relentlessly pursue them.

Olsen masterfully weaves together meticulous research, interviews with survivors, and gripping storytelling to expose the Order's dark secrets, including psychological manipulation, forced marriages, and the systematic abuse of women and children. As June and Sarah navigate their new lives outside the Order, they face the daunting task of rebuilding their identities, healing from trauma, and confronting the lingering shadows of their past.

"The Hive" is a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching exposé of the hidden world of cults and the resilience of those who dare to break free. Olsen's immersive writing style brings readers face-to-face with the harrowing realities of life within the Order, while shedding light on the complexities of manipulation, faith, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Delve into the pages of "The Hive" to witness the extraordinary courage of June, Sarah, and countless others who risked everything to escape the clutches of a dangerous cult. Olsen's meticulously crafted narrative serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering hope that can guide us through even the darkest of times.

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