“The Vicious Circle” was impossible for me to forget once read. The depth of writing, the superbly developed characterisation, the intense descriptive surroundings and the transcendent and spiritual ambience made this book such a compelling and addictive read. Being set in the Mexican jungle the stunning scenery and nature were amazingly portrayed and I could almost hear the howling monkeys and the purr of the Jaguars for myself. 

 

I’ve always had an interest in reading novels involving cults and their beliefs and the residents of Xanadu were typical of the brainwashed followers who often believe death is a portal to another world. It’s a constant intrigue into how a leader can control people into following their faith and in this book we see several differing attitudes from the cult, including the leader and their plans for the future. 

 

I liked the main protagonists Sveta and Lucas and I enjoyed how you don’t know throughout whether he’s trustworthy or not. A very exciting denouement and a satisfying ending concluded this first class book by Katherine St. John and if thrillers of this type of theme interest you, then I can highly recommend. 

 

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