by Kiersten Modglin
Althea Ralston: Author. Professor. Icon. **Liar.** Fifteen years ago, Lila Parks was a bright, eager student at Havenport University—handpicked and mentored by the legendary Professor Ralston. Lila believed in Ralston’s message. She trusted her. Worshipped her. Then, everything fell apart. Behind the curtain of Ralston’s carefully crafted illusion, the truth was impossible to ignore: Lila’s mentor built her empire on deception and betrayal. Today, the world sees Althea Ralston as a legend.
Genres: Suspense, Gothic, Dark Academia, Psychological Thriller
Tropes: Manipulation, Dark Secrets, Slow Burn, Betrayal
287 pages
Published: 2026-03-30
Publisher: Bitter House Publishing