The Butterfly and the Web

By: Lorna Neligan

Narrated by: Nicky Mandiola

A Gripping, High-Stakes Secret Society Thriller

Be careful of what you wish for.

The Aranea Society’s iron grip over Branson University leaves nothing to chance. But the elite secret society makes a grave mistake when they invite the wrong student to join their inner circle. A South Dakota loner, Opal Ward, is no ordinary recruit, and her acceptance sets in motion a chain of events the cabal can’t control. After a member is brutally murdered, Opal uncovers the society's sinister ties to manipulate the government and refuses to fall in line. As the stakes skyrocket, the evil network kidnaps Opal, locking her away in their untraceable hidden bunker.

Trapped and isolated, Opal faces a brutal choice to either accept their dark vision of humanity's future in a post-apocalyptic world or risk everything to expose the truth. The clock is ticking and the deeper she digs, secrets far more deadly than she imagined begin to unravel. But one thing is for certain — her new home may be her last.

©2025 Lorna Neligan (P)2025 Lorna Neligan

A Great Listen!

Like her first book, the author's story-telling ability makes Butterfly entertaining and engaging - making the book a great listen. Really appreciate how well-researched and detailed the story is, which makes the characters comne to life. The narration was very good. I am looking forward to the next book in this to be series!

A page turner.

A secret society of Ivy leaders awaiting the end of the world. I’m glad I picked this up.