New Release: "Persephone's Pool," by: Marie Montine

Katie Jenkins-Merical
Apr 29
4 min read

Hi everyone. Today I am featuring "Persephone's Pool," by: Marie Montine. Dive into the details below and purchase your copy today. Happy reading :).

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How did you come up with the title of your first novel?

Haha this is a kind of funny one. So, I’ve always known my Empia trilogy would be about light and dark and the balance of that energy. So, while I was writing my first book ( I was actually in my late teens) I didn’t have a name for it. I was riding the bus to high school and on the wall was written ‘Mourning Grey’. I loved it right away; I knew that was the title. I just hope my book isn’t named after a gang lol. The subsequent novels became Arising Son, and Sol of the Knight, a play of the dark vs light themes.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

No, once my books are written, its written. The end.

If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?

For Eloise, I can picture an actress like Jessica Chastain, for Janice I can see Ana De Armas, and for the killer (name hidden for spoiler reasons) for sure I can see Gerard Butler or a younger Vincent D’Onofrio.

How did you come up with name of this book?

I’ve always been intrigued by the mythology of Persephone and always wanted to write about her. I added the ‘pool’ part because it signifies many things (like the element of water, and how it connects to emotion and the soul).

What is your favorite part of this book and why?

Oh gosh, can I say the whole thing? But I think the ending is one of my favorites because I believe it will be the most surprising for readers on who makes it out alive, and it has an Indiana Jones kind of vibe to it, but in a sci-fi/metaphysical way!

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?

My characters are all purely from my imagination, but I’m sure people I’ve known and loved have had some influence, too.

Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?

Oh yes, my characters hijack the story completely. I don’t know where they come from, but they have all the control.

Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.

This book is a must-read because you have never read anything like this! I promise you that. If you want to experience a read that keeps you guessing and knocks your socks off, then read this!

If your book had a candle, what scent would it be?

Black Cherry Merlot

What did you edit out of this book?

Actually nothing.

Is there an writer which brain you would love to pick for advice? Who would that be and why?

I would love to talk to Stephen King. I would like to know stuff like do his characters take hostage while he is writing, too?

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New Age Crime Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless From Shock And Excitement!

'Sci-fi and mystery readers shouldn't miss this one!'

- Readers Favorite

Persephone's Pool

by: Marie Montine

Genre: SciFi Crime Thriller

"The settings and the unusual killings make for compelling, often unexpected material...A detailed, futuristic detective story that is anything but typical." - Kirkus Reviews

"A scrumptious mix of suspense, mystery, and intrigue makes Persephone's Pool a delightful treat that sci-fi and crime lovers will relish." - Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Seven meets Lucy in this New Age Crime Thriller that takes investigators to different crime scenes on multiple planets on a dangerous, mythological game of cat and mouse!

A hundred years from now people can visit any planet in the solar system and take a vacation.

Despite all of the technological advancements, a new craving emerges: spirituality.

With the Age of Aquarius on the threshold, intergalactic murders involving mythology begin.

And it's up to two investigators to find out why.

But the further they get into their investigation, the more dangerous the game becomes.

'Author Marie Montine repeatedly pulls the rug out from under your feet with a plot featuring multiple twists and turns you never see coming. The reveals are unexpected and shocking. What impressed me is how Montine provides each character with enough urgency and distinct personality traits so that the reader is completely invested in their story arcs. The setting feels believably futuristic, which makes the story very immersive. You don't know if your favorite characters will make it out alive, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sci-fi and mystery readers shouldn't miss this one!' - Readers Favorite

Maria Montine

Marie Montine's work includes paranormal horror, supernatural sci-fi, and dark fantasy. But there's always one major theme in her stories: the power of love.

Many readers and reviewers have claimed Marie Montine is an author to watch for.

Red River won an award for best romantic suspense with ChickLit Cafe.

She recently finished writing Persephone's Pool, an intergalactic crime thriller released on April 8, 2025.

The author is also a level one student with CAAE and you can find her love of astrology woven into stories like Midnight on Mars and Persephone's Pool.

Marie lives and works in northern Canada with her husband and poet, Alvin J Beck, and their dogs, Luna and Mya. When she is not working or writing, she enjoys gaming and getting cozied up with her husband and dogs watching movies or tv series.