Mystical Circles

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.