The Sins of a Mermaid
by Ettore Piroso
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Pub Date May 05 2025 | Archive Date Nov 18 2025
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Description
When a mysterious young man arrives in a secluded town on California’s southern coast, no one knows what to make of him. He camps near the cliffs, surrounded by strange instruments, claiming to be conducting “marine research.” To the townspeople, his Arab name and guarded demeanor spark unease. Some think he’s a con artist, others a fugitive, or something far more dangerous.
As rumors swirl, he finds himself cornered by suspicion and forced to reveal the real reason for his presence, one so irrational, so unbelievable, that it becomes strangely compelling.
Curiosity turns into fascination. Visitors begin to pour in, eager to witness the impossible. With them come money, opportunity, and a fragile sense of hope for a forgotten coastal village.
But when tragedy strikes, the thin barrier between science and madness shatters. Munir’s quest drags the town into a storm of obsession, greed, and betrayal, from which no one will escape unchanged.
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Featured Reviews
Deep Waters & Dark Secrets
A mysterious stranger, a haunted seaside town, and secrets bubbling beneath the surface—The Sins of a Mermaid pulls you under and refuses to let go!
The Sins of a Mermaid drew me in from its first mysterious pages. Munir’s quiet arrival on the California coast unfolds into a psychological and emotional storm that examines how faith, obsession, and human frailty intertwine. The writing is cinematic and layered, blending science, mysticism, and suspense in a way that feels hauntingly believable. What I loved most was how the story made me question the line between genius and madness, and how one person’s search for redemption can ripple through an entire community. It’s the kind of book that lingers in your mind long after you close it—complex, unsettling, and deeply human.
Hook me like a mermaid, why don’t ya?! 🧜♀️ The Sins of a Mermaid had me riding emotional waves from page one to the final splash. Mysterious dude on the coast, strange gadgets, small-town drama, and a story that totally blurs the line between science and insanity—yes, please! It’s eerie, addictive, and so cinematic I could see the whole thing playing in my head. If you love psychological thrillers that make you think, feel, and freak out just a little, dive into this one. Just… maybe don’t read it alone at night.
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