Beneath the Marigolds

Beneath the Marigolds by Emily Whitson is a fast-paced thriller centered around Reese Marigold's mysterious disappearance after attending an exclusive retreat off Hawaii's coast. Her close friend Ann Stone, a no-nonsense attorney, infiltrates the retreat and uncovers unsettling secrets behind its glamorous façade, suspecting it may be a front for a reality dating show. As Ann delves deeper into the mystery, she risks her career, sanity, and safety to uncover the truth about her friend's fate. The novel explores themes of friendship, recovery, and the darker side of reality entertainment.