The Purgatorium

Healing can be deadly.

Seventeen-year-old Daphne Janus thinks she’s escaping to a private island retreat with her best friend.

Instead, she’s been admitted to The Purgatorium—an experimental “suicide therapy” program where fear is used as treatment, grief becomes performance art, and nothing is quite what it seems.

The doctor calls it living art.

Daphne calls it dangerous.

As staged hauntings blur into real threats and island legends echo through the cliffs, Daphne can’t tell whether she’s part of a therapeutic exercise—or trapped in something far more sinister.

Then there’s Stan.

Quiet. Watchful. Unpredictable.

He seems to understand the darkness she’s trying to outrun. But on an island built on manipulation, trusting someone might be the most dangerous choice of all.

As secrets unravel and a body is discovered, Daphne must decide who to believe—before the program meant to save her becomes the thing that destroys her.

In this gripping YA romance-thriller, survival means facing the truth . . . even when it’s the last thing you want to see.

Perfect for readers who love:
• Psychological thrillers
• Dark YA romance
• Island mysteries
• Grief and trauma narratives
• Twisty, unreliable tension

"Love that it kept me guessing the whole time!"–Jamie, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"The story kept me guessing every turn. It also made me do a lot of thinking about my own situation. It was quite helpful in that regard. I would recommend this book to everyone. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series."–Roland Deshain, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Wow. This book blindsided me. When I first started reading it, my initial reaction was that it wasn't my cup of tea. After I got past the first couple of chapters though, I was hooked. It's one of those books that lulls you into a false sense of predicting the outcome, and then, WHAM, it completely changes course and leaves you reeling. It's very well-written and every character makes you feel their pain and their emotions. I absolutely loved this book. Do I recommend? YES!! By all means, please read this book. You will not be sorry."–Michelle Westmoreland, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Definitely kept me guessing and wanting to know what would happen next. This story had me in a roller coaster of emotions and worries. I was constantly in edge thinking what will happen? Is this real or part of the therapy. Eva did a wonderful job keeping me on my toes and making my mind work on overdrive. So many references from studies I myself have looked into. I loved. Excited to see what Dr. Gray will do next and where Daphne is going."–Mariela, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Wow! This was so crazy. You really didn't know who to believe. Pohler really captures what goes through your head having been through something so traumatic and having survivor guilt."–Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

"Love, Love & Love this book. It has a little of everything: mystery, secrecy & craziness, horror, twist & turns with a past mix with modern."–Masterl Gray, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

If you love puzzles and mind games, then this psychological thriller is for you.

Perfect for fans of Sanitorium and for readers of Helen Fields, J.M. Cannon, and Frieda McFadden.

Buy your copy to begin this chilling adventure today!