"The settings and the unusual killings make for compelling, often unexpected material...A detailed, futuristic detective story that is anything but typical." - Kirkus Reviews

"A scrumptious mix of suspense, mystery, and intrigue makes Persephone's Pool a delightful treat that sci-fi and crime lovers will relish." - Readers’ Favorite

Two investigators track ritualistic murders across planetary landscapes that involve stealing their victim’s chakra. After the murder of Doctor Eloise's partner, her world plunges into a dangerous web of belief, manipulation, and cosmic mystery. But Eloise also discovers she has a connection with the perpetrator…but how, and why?

With shocking twists and a tense, immersive atmosphere, this metaphysical thriller lingers long after the last page.

'Author Marie Montine repeatedly pulls the rug out from under your feet with a plot featuring multiple twists and turns you never see coming. The reveals are unexpected and shocking. What impressed me is how Montine provides each character with enough urgency and distinct personality traits so that the reader is completely invested in their story arcs. The setting feels believably futuristic, which makes the story very immersive. You don't know if your favorite characters will make it out alive, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sci-fi and mystery readers shouldn't miss this one!' - Readers Favorite

"Persephone’s Pool is a haunting, mind-bending thriller that blends futuristic crime with ancient myth in a way that feels both eerily familiar and utterly original. As two investigators track ritualistic murders across planetary landscapes, the story spirals into a dangerous web of belief, manipulation, and cosmic mystery. With shocking twists and a tense, immersive atmosphere, this is the kind of sci-fi noir that lingers long after the final page." -NewInBooks.com