"At prestigious Oxford University, an American student searches for the truth about her mother's death in this eerie, suspenseful thriller that blends money, murder, and black magic. Cassandra Blackwell arrives in Oxford with one mission: to uncover the truth about her mother's dark past. Raised in America, with no idea that her mother had ever studied at the famed college, a mysterious package now sends her across the ocean, determined to unravel the secrets that her mother took to her grave. Plunged into the glamorous, secretive life of Raleigh College, Cassie finds a world like no other: a world of ancient tradition, privilege--and murder. Beneath the hallowed halls of this storied university there is a mysterious force at work. A dark society that is shaping our world, and will stop at nothing to keep its grip on power. Cassie might be the only one who can stop them--but at what cost?"--Publisher's website.
When a mysterious package is sent to her, Cassandra Blackwell arrives in Oxford with one mission: to uncover the truth about her mother's dark past. Raised in America, with no idea that her mother had ever studied at the famed college, Cassie is plunged into the glamorous, secretive life of Raleigh College: a world of ancient tradition, privilege-- and murder? Beneath the hallowed halls of this university, a dark society is shaping our world, feeding on the unwary, and will stop at nothing to keep its grip on power ...
I sure do love me a book about a secret society and black magic. Throw in a bit of history and an atmospheric setting, and I am guaranteed a good time.
My only complaint is I thought that it wrapped up a TAD bit too conveniently. For a secret society that has lasted so long, they sure were taking down pretty effortlessly. Overall though it kept me turning the pages, so it's ALL good.
