The Goldens
By (Author) Lauren Wilson
HarperCollins Publishers
Harper Fire
1st June 2025
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
A dark, intoxicating and unputdownable thriller, simmering with atmosphere
Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets enigmatic influencer Clara Holland, and at last, Chloe has something to write about. They bond instantly, and Chloe moves into Claras mansion. But as Claras fame skyrockets, she starts behaving strangely, hosting increasingly wild parties, complete with bonfire rituals and moonlit river baptisms.
Clara opens up her home to other girls desperate to live like her. The media call it a cult, and soon Chloe begins to hear unsettling rumours from Clara's past. After one spectacular party, a girl goes missing and the rumours take on a sinister new meaning. If Chloe cant escape Claras influence, she may be next
THE GOLDENS is about to become your newest obsession.
One of the best debuts Ive ever read The Goldens is the influencer-starts-a-murder-cult story I never knew I needed. Dark, seductive and ruthlessly compelling, this is a cuttingly deep exploration of tender girlhood and toxic obsession but I would still follow Clara Holland to the ends of the earth. Nobody is ready for this book Laura Steven, author of Our Infinite Fates
An unputdownable book fuelled by ride or die, toxic friendships and an irresistibly coquettish cult led by a social media influencer. The Goldens is feverish, sultry and tense trust me, its unlike anything youve ever read Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb
Lauren Wilson is originally from County Durham, and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne. She has a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism, and an MA in Creative Writing, both from Northumbria University. She has previously been a freelance radio reporter, set up her own content writing and social media management business, and worked for Mslexia, a magazine committed to championing women's writing. @laurenwauthor