In Together We Rot, Wil Greene’s mother has been missing for over a year, and the police are ready to close the case, assuming she simply vanished. But Wil knows her mom wouldn’t just leave. She suspects the family of her former best friend, Elwood Clarke, has something to do with it. Elwood, counting down the days until his 18th birthday, discovers that his path is not as virtuous as he thought. His family, leaders of the Garden of Adam cult, demands blood sacrifices from him. On the run from his family, Elwood turns to Wil for help. Together, they form a reluctant partnership: she’ll help him hide if he helps her find evidence that his family killed her mother. As they dig deeper, they unravel dark cult secrets, and something inhuman grows inside Elwood. The forest calls to him, and Wil isn’t sure if she can save the boy she can’t help but love.
Arndt’s sparkling prose explores loyalty, religion, and sacrifice against the lush backdrop of the forests in the Upper Peninsula. The mythology of the town and its founders adds depth to the story. The haunting and spellbinding tale keeps readers engaged, even in moments of visceral body horror. Together We Rot is a gripping read that blends friendship, mystery, and the supernatural.
If you enjoy eerie tales with complex characters and dark secrets, Together We Rot might be the perfect addition to your reading list.
Arndt’s sparkling prose explores loyalty, religion, and sacrifice against the lush backdrop of the forests in the Upper Peninsula. The mythology of the town and its founders adds depth to the story. The haunting and spellbinding tale keeps readers engaged, even in moments of visceral body horror. Together We Rot is a gripping read that blends friendship, mystery, and the supernatural.
If you enjoy eerie tales with complex characters and dark secrets, Together We Rot might be the perfect addition to your reading list.