The Orbriallis Institute (Lost Grove Book 2)

Description

The suspenseful and chilling conclusion to the award-winning Lost Grove: Part One.

Nestled among the ancient redwoods, on the fringes of the quaint yet haunted Victorian town of Lost Grove, looms the formidable Orbriallis Institute—a beacon of medical innovation shrouded in secrets. Within its hallowed halls, Dr. Neil Owens reigns, a figure both revered and reviled for his relentless pursuit of scientific advancement. Behind closed doors, whispers of his manic obsession with unraveling the mysteries of human genetics and the unexplained echo through the corridors.

Meanwhile, Sergeant Seth Wolfe grapples with the elusive death of Sarah Elizabeth Grahams. Recent revelations cast a chilling light upon the enigmatic Orbriallis Institute, her last known refuge. Each step forward feels like grasping at smoke, the truth slipping through his fingers like the mist that blankets Lost Grove every night. As Seth’s focus narrows on the Orbriallis Institute, he is drawn into a labyrinth of deception, where the doctors’ memories are as nebulous as the case itself.

While Seth delves into the shadows in search of Sarah’s killer, local teens embark on their own quest for truth. Amidst the tangled threads of Nettie’s brother’s disappearance and the haunting figure known as the Green Man, their journey leads them down a twisted path of revelation and danger, leaving them torn between their desire for truth and the fear of what they may uncover. Yet, one conviction remains—they must share their knowledge with the only authority they believe they can rely on: Sergeant Seth Wolfe.

As Seth navigates the treacherous terrain of deception and betrayal, a haunting question looms—could the illustrious Orbriallis Institute be entangled in Sarah’s demise and the abduction of a young boy? Or is someone orchestrating an evil scheme, poised to watch the institute crumble? With danger lurking around every corner, Seth must rely on his wits and the help of his newfound allies as he races to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Readers who love the eerie, unsettling mystery of Stephen King’s The Outsider and the paranormal quirks of Mary Stone’s Shadow Island FBI Mystery series will enjoy this twisty, taut thriller.