"A spooky, enticing read that sets the scene for the rest of the trilogy."
This is the first of a trilogy and therefore must, of course, set the scene for those to come. It is about a cult that uses a beautiful old house on a Swedish island as its centre. The leader is Oswald, naturally unbelievably charismatic. Our heroine is Sofia, a sad lost girl suffering from a broken relationship and looking for a purpose in life. An obvious recruit. Oswald asks her to set up his library, an enticing offer. All goes well until winter sets in and brings the fog of the title. It also makes prisoners of those on the island. Then things get spooky. This is a long, slow read with little action but if you are interested in cults then you will find it fascinating.
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A fantastic, interesting and tense thriller that I couldn't put down. I'm intrigued to see what happens in the next books.
This book builds the tension from the first paragraph with a flash from the climax of the book, before starting the story anew. Sofia is a relatable character that has just graduated and is unsure what direction her life should be headed. This openness and vulnerability is prayed upon by the charming and intoxicating Frank Oswald. Sofia heads to Oswald's community on Fog Island to be a part of developing a new library, but as the fog rolls in what seems to be a bright happy community takes a turn (pathetic fallacy in this book is very well used). The island that, on the surface appeared to be a peaceful and happy retreat becomes more and more oppressive as winter approaches.... Read Full Review
The story of an intelligent young woman's venture into a cult and how she ends up running for her life from the madman leader.
Sofia meets the handsome and charismatic Franz Oswald at a guest lecture at her University. She is intrigued by the ViaTerra way of life he preaches. She accepts the invitation with her best friend Wilma to visit the mansion on Fog Island to find out more. Once there, Sofia is treated to the full programme and famous theses, that even celebrities have endorsed. Sofia is flattered when Franz asks her to stay on and set up the community's library. With nothing better to do, and lulled into a false sense of security from her experience of the programme, Sofia readily accepts.... Read Full Review
An eerie psychological thriller set on a remote Swedish island and based on the author's real-life experiences living in a cult.
Fog Island is just as sinister and eery as the title sounds. The eeriness is compounded by the fact that this is based on real-life experiences of the author's time in a remote cult.
Sofia is a young and bright professional who is seduced by the charm of Franz Oswald after seeing him lecture on the Swedish mainland. Despite her reservations and the warnngs of firends she goes to visit the community that Franz has set up on the remote island. Seemingly idyllic - the islanders live off the land and share a sense of common duty and prupose.... Read Full Review
