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Synopsis
Ariadne Jones, a young, fierce witch on the run, finds herself in the small, unassuming town of Dern Hill, as she attempts to outrun her past and her coven. Her journey leads her to a local bar & grill owned by a down-on-his-luck man who is drowning in call-outs and debt. What starts as a quick stop to rest and refuel, quickly becomes an opportunity as Ariadne offers her service and in turn, is offered a job. With newfound financial security and the support of a few quirky locals, Ariadne begins to think that perhaps Dern Hill could be her sanctuary, a place to lay low and hide from her former coven. But peace is short-lived. Soon, grisly murders ripple through the town, casting a dark shadow over the provincial town. With a dark cloud looming over the town, and the body count on the rise, Ariadne reluctantly aligns herself with a motley crew of women who are despite to be Witches and a charming, blue-eyed Deputy Sheriff-Ariadne must delve deep into her magical abilities and rare gifts to unravel the mystery to protect her newfound home and family. "The Syn Sisters" is a series centered around found family, redemption, and personal growth, highlighting the challenges each woman faces at different stages of life. In "Deadly Sins" we delve into a grim mystery shrouded with dark tones and humor and even darker secrets. The story explores the concept of a modern-day Witch, acknowledging the history of the Craft while incorporating bewitching magical elements.
Deadly Sins: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult urban fantasy features grisly murders and strong violence as a witch investigates serial killings in a small town. Contains moderate language and dark magical themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy the found family dynamics, witchy magic, and small-town mystery with humor mixed into darker supernatural elements.