Book Summary and Reviews of The Sister's Curse by Nicola Solvinic

The Sister's Curse by Nicola Solvinic

The Sister's Curse

by Nicola Solvinic

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  • Oct 2025, 384 pages
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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.

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What did you think of the ending? Anna's journey isn't over—what do you think is next for her?
I know, because I read the second book "Sister's Curse"! :slightly_smiling_face:
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I thought the books was extremely good, a much different premise than other thrillers I have read. The next book The Sister's Curse is also very good!
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JanineS

Mystery meets magical realism
This was a captivating mystery due to its touches of magical realism and possible horror in the waters of Bayern County. Anna Koray is a detective in the Bayern County Police Department confronted by a series of mysterious drownings in the river. She's also grappling with her past as the daughter of a serial killer. As she delves into the drownings, Anna is confronted by her past and a mysterious force working in the river.

The book is a gripping good read, filled with an anxious aura of unbelievability yet one you want to believe because it could be real. It also tackles themes of misogyny and abuse. I want to thank Book Browse and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.

Joshua P. (Muskegon, MI)

A supernatural horror treat
I enjoyed this faced paced horror. The elements of the supernatural were engrossing. The FMC was a mixture of morally grey and conflicted. The story was atmospheric and the descriptive writing style made the eeriness more prevalent. The plot was original and I felt the story was suspenseful.

I do suggest you read The Hunter's Daughter first, as that story contains important backstop for the FMC and her parents. There were things mentioned or alluded to that I felt, having not read the first book, took away from the story foundation.

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Nicola Solvinic

Nicola Solvinic has a master's degree in criminology and has worked in and around criminal justice for more than a decade. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and cats, where she is surrounded by a secret garden full of beehives.

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