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Devil in Ohio

The Haunting Thriller Behind the Hit Netflix TV Series Based on True Events
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Devil in Ohio by Daria Polatin is a gripping young adult thriller that follows a teenage girl whose life is disrupted when her psychiatrist mother brings home a mysterious young girl escaping a dangerous cult. As the family faces the unsettling and chilling consequences of this decision, they must navigate a world filled with secrets and unexpected alliances. The story explores themes of identity, protection, and the complex dynamics of family and trust.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gripping psychological thrillers with dark, mysterious undertones. It delves into the eerie circumstances surrounding a young girl who escapes a cult, blending suspense with emotional depth. Perfect for readers who appreciate intense, character-driven stories set in unsettling environments.

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A traumatized girl lives with a family after escaping a cult in this debut YA suspense/thriller that was inspired by true events, now a Netflix series.

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When fifteen-year-old Jules Mathis comes home from school to find a strange girl sitting in her kitchen, her psychiatrist mother reveals that Mae is one of her patients at the hospital and will be staying with their family for a few days.

But soon Mae is wearing Jules's clothes, sleeping in her bedroom, edging her out of her position on the school paper, and flirting with Jules's crush. And Mae has no intention of leaving.

Then things get weird: Jules discovers that Mae is a survivor of the strange cult that's embedded in a nearby town.

And the cult will stop at nothing to get Mae back.

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Devil in Ohio by Daria Polatin is an engaging young adult thriller that combines fear, humour, and heart. It explores dark themes like cults while also examining teenage social interactions and dynamics. With its gripping and suspenseful narrative, the story invites readers to uncover the secrets of Mae, a troubled young girl and cult survivor, making it a captivating debut.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800751378

Publisher: Swift Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Swift Press

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 327

About the Author

Daria Polatin is a writer/producer on Stephen King's CASTLE ROCK TV series, and wrote and produced two seasons of JACK RYAN on Amazon, starring John Krasinski. She is an award-winning playwright, founding member of The Kilroys (the advocacy group for women, trans and non-binary playwrights) and holds an MFA from Columbia University. Daria is of Egyptian heritage, grew up travelling on five continents, loves hiking and inventing recipes, and lives in Los Angeles. Devil in Ohio is her debut novel and is being developed into a TV series with Netflix. dariapolatin.com

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