What the River Knows

Original Title: Lo que el río sabe

Publication: 2025

Author: Verónica Llaca

In the early hours of 1995, Miguel perished in the flames of the fire that consumed Nueva Armonía, a cult led by the charismatic James Cox. Although the pastor sought to create Paradise on Earth, messianic ambition, family secrets, and a thirst for power corrupted his dream, turning what began as an idyllic community into a living hell.

Twenty-four years later, when Mónica Montero, a determined documentary filmmaker, approaches Victoria, a psychologist specializing in deprogramming cult members and Miguel’s sister, to participate in a film about cults, Victoria is initially hesitant. However, Mónica's insistence and the opportunity to confront her unresolved trauma compel Victoria to agree. 

The unexpected discovery of a young man's body, strangely linked to this past tragedy, becomes Victoria's last chance to unravel the mystery that destroyed her family. As she delves deeper into the investigation, former members of Nueva Armonía resurface, each with their own agenda. When a second murder sets off alarm bells, it becomes clear that someone is lurking in the shadows—and that the truths Victoria is uncovering are putting her in danger.

What the River Knows is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the lasting impact of trauma, the power of redemption, and the dark secrets that bind us to our past.

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SPANISH (World) | Destino/Planeta México

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