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The Sister's Curse
There’s something in the water in Bayern County… When mysterious drownings plague her small town, a detective haunted by her serial killer father must uncover whether revenge, ancient legends, or something darker lurks beneath the surface. Lieutenant Anna Koray thought she'd finally found solid ground and escaped her past as the daughter of a notorious serial killer. A loving boyfriend, a loyal dog, a life that almost feels normal—except darkness has a way of seeping in. When she saves a boy from drowning, the strange marks on his body tell a disturbing story: something in the depths tried to drag him under. Days later, another victim surfaces with identical marks and Anna's instincts scream that these are no accidents. Both victims are connected to the Kings of Warsaw Creek—men of the town's wealthiest and most influential families. And they have enemies. Others whisper that there are witches in Bayern County, seeking revenge for a long-ago murder. Perhaps it's the work of Vivian Carson, the enigmatic bartender who’s rumored to cast hexes on those who wrong her. Or maybe it’s a secret coven who’s been leaving serpentine symbols and skulls behind at the scenes of the drownings. But Anna's investigation reveals an even more sinister truth: something is stirring in the water, and it wants the Kings to pay. With time running out and more victims appearing, Anna must separate superstition from truth. But in Bayern County, where legends and curses run deep as the water itself, one wrong step could drag her into the depths—this time for good.
Published: October 21, 2025
Pages: 384
ISBN: 9780593639771
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Carla B.
Feb 8, 2026
Something is in the water. Something wants revenge.
In small-town Bayern County, drowning victims are stacking up and none of it feels accidental. Lieutenant Anna Koray, daughter of a notorious serial killer, thought she’d outrun her past. Now she’s dragged into an investigation tangled with wealthy families, local legends, whispers of witches, and rumors of revenge. The deeper she digs, the more danger rises to the surface. The question is whether she’ll uncover the truth in time or get pulled under with it.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
I liked this one a lot. I didn’t realize it was connected to another book until after I finished, and while it works as a standalone, I probably would have enjoyed the backstory a little more if I’d read that first. Even without it, I still found this book to be solidly entertaining.
What really pulled me in was the mix of thriller and horror, with that slow creeping dread that never lets up. Solvinic writes in a way that fully immerses you. The pacing is fast but not rushed, and the tension ramps up chapter by chapter. I felt like I could practically hear the water dripping and the whispers in the woods.
Anna is the kind of protagonist I like... strong, determined, a little haunted but not broken. Her problem-solving skills kept the plot moving and her bond with her dog Gibby gave the story a grounding warmth. Small detail, but Gibby deserves all the pets.
The slow-burn reveal really worked here. It’s part mystery, part local legend, with just enough horror elements to keep it unsettling without going over the top. I didn’t know who or what to trust until the very end, and honestly, I love when a book keeps me guessing like that.
Thanks to BookBrowse for the advanced copy.
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In small-town Bayern County, drowning victims are stacking up and none of it feels accidental. Lieutenant Anna Koray, daughter of a notorious serial killer, thought she’d outrun her past. Now she’s dragged into an investigation tangled with wealthy families, local legends, whispers of witches, and rumors of revenge. The deeper she digs, the more danger rises to the surface. The question is whether she’ll uncover the truth in time or get pulled under with it.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
I liked this one a lot. I didn’t realize it was connected to another book until after I finished, and while it works as a standalone, I probably would have enjoyed the backstory a little more if I’d read that first. Even without it, I still found this book to be solidly entertaining.
What really pulled me in was the mix of thriller and horror, with that slow creeping dread that never lets up. Solvinic writes in a way that fully immerses you. The pacing is fast but not rushed, and the tension ramps up chapter by chapter. I felt like I could practically hear the water dripping and the whispers in the woods.
Anna is the kind of protagonist I like... strong, determined, a little haunted but not broken. Her problem-solving skills kept the plot moving and her bond with her dog Gibby gave the story a grounding warmth. Small detail, but Gibby deserves all the pets.
The slow-burn reveal really worked here. It’s part mystery, part local legend, with just enough horror elements to keep it unsettling without going over the top. I didn’t know who or what to trust until the very end, and honestly, I love when a book keeps me guessing like that.
Thanks to BookBrowse for the advanced copy.
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