Anna is the daughter of a serial killer, who’s childhood memories were sealed away via hypnosis. She’s now a detective lieutenant and has come a long way to overcome her father’s shadow.

When Anna kills a man in the line of duty, her suppressed memories return. To her horror, a serial killer emerges who is copying her father, and who knows her real identity which threatens everything she has built since.

Can Anna find the killer before she loses herself to the darkness?

This book! Oh, this book was so much fun!

Anna was a very well rounded, and complex character. We delved deep into the trauma that made her the way she was, and I appreciated it. I loved getting to know her from childhood to the detective lieutenant that she became. She really overcame a lot being the daughter of a serial killer and dealing with the fall out of that. I enjoyed it when her memories were coming back to her and getting to see flashes into her childhood.

While the twist at the end wasn’t entirely unpredictable, the why was what I was waiting for, and I was not disappointed with it. I also enjoyed the smaller reveals, and a few of them I didn’t see coming. I do wish that we would have gotten a little more backstory into why the big twist was the way it was, but for the sake of being a long book it did work.

This book was wonderfully well written and dives deep into what it takes to deal with trauma. There are some darker elements, as you can imagine being the daughter of a serial killer, but I would say there are also horror elements as well when the god of the forest was discussed.

I also particularly enjoyed the ethical limits explored with the memory erasing.

I can’t believe that this is a debut novel. It knocked my socks off and was a delicate balance of a thriller. If you are a darker themed thriller fan, then you’ll want to check this one out. I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next.

A Copy of this review will be featured on my blog during publication week.2024 netgalley netgalley-202430 s Sandra Hoover1,303 217

THE HUNTER'S DAUGHTER by Author Nicola Solvinic is a chilling, highly addictive debut that gave me serious goose bumps. There's a supernatural element with an air of malice lurking that saturates the pages of this story, leaving readers jumping at night sounds. I burned through this book with trepidation over what would happen next, afraid to continue but unable to stop. You'll want to settle in with the lights on to read this one!

As a young child, Elena loves nothing more than spending long days meandering through the forest with her beloved father Steven Theron, listening to him speak of spirits, fairies and the Forest God. Despite her mother's disapproval, her days are idyllic until the day she ventures out alone and stumbles across a horrific discovery. Severely traumatized, Elena’s memories are repressed, and she grows up to be Anna Koray, a respected police officer where no one knows she's the daughter of the notorious Forest Strangler.

Lt. Anna Koray is off duty when she arrives at the scene of a domestic dispute. Things quickly go south when she inadvertently comes in contact with PCP and is forced to shoot the domestic perpetrator in the line of duty. Awakening in the hospital, Anna is disoriented and suffering hallucinations. She's assured it's her exposure to the PCP, but as more of her dark memories surface, Anna's left fearing the unknown. When a young woman's body is discovered in the same manner as her father's victims, rumors of a copycat serial killer arise. Anna panics when she starts getting cryptic notes claiming to "know who she really is", leaving her to wonder what she does during periods of blackouts. One thing is clear. Someone is killing young, blonde women again. Is it a copycat serial killer? Did her father somehow escape execution? Or has the darkness brewing inside her surfaced? Anna needs answers and to get them, she must unmask a killer. Even if it destroys her world.

Author Nicola Solvinic has rendered a mesmerizing tale that's impossible to put down in THE HUNTER'S DAUGHTER. Anna is a unique, conflicted character that struggles to separate fact from myth. As a respected police officer, she strives to do the right thing, but as the traumatized daughter with the genes of a serial killer father in her veins, she's lost in a world of smoke and mirrors. Slovinic does an amazing job of drawing attention to the long-term psychological effects of trauma on fragile minds as she explores the issue of nature vs. nurture. She flawlessly weaves the supernatural aspects of this story with forensic science. The imagery is brilliant creating a highly visual, tingle all the senses setting. Characters are as real as they are illusive, charging readers with sifting through all the hidden clues and red herrings to follow the breadcrumbs through twists and turns before arriving at the epic climax. While I had an inkling about what was happening that proved to be true in the end, it in no way lessened the dramatic impact of experiencing this stunning story.

THE HUNTER'S DAUGHTER is a raw, gritty, all-consuming psychological thriller that is masterfully rendered - a unique jewel in the genre. Author Nicola Slovinic's skill is evident as she expertly manipulates characters and readers and monsters through a tunnel of darkness to emerge at the end. Themes of good vs. evil, nature vs. nurture and the aftereffects of trauma are managed with skill and grace. Highly recommended to fans of mysteries, suspense and thrillers.
I'm so excited to finally post my review of THE HUNTER'S DAUGHTER! I've held it per publisher's guidelines, but now I'm happy to sing the praises of this debut author. Many thanks to Berkley Publishing for an arc and to the author for an interview. My review first published in Mystery & Suspense Magazine and my interview is also available here in Nicola Solvinic in Mystery & Suspense Magazine. Review also available on my blog Cross My Heart Reviews. This title will be released on May 14, 2024.arc-publisher may-2024 mystery-suspense-mag ...more28 s Rachel (TheShadesofOrange)2,466 3,698

3.0 Stars
Given the premise, I was expecting a different novel. Perhaps my assumptions were unfair but I thought this would be a grittier story.

Instead this one was more an emotional character story. The novel was an easy read but without some "bite". The crimes committed in this novel are dark and perhaps I am a bit discentized but I wanted darker.

It took a while to hook me in but eventually I found myself caring about the copycat and wanted to see the criminal get caught.

I have read a lot of books about the "daughter of a serial killer" and it strangely is becoming a tired trope. I when it's done well but this was just a safer story and I wanted more. For readers who are newer to this kind of storyline, I imagine the story will feel fresher.

Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.2024 horror8 s Meredith346

First off, huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! I read this in a day so there is that… It’s a debut novel about a female police lieutenant who is secretly the daughter of a notorious serial killer. That’s not a spoiler FYI. After decades, bodies start turning up again with crime scenes frighteningly similar to her father’s MO. Copycat? Coincidence? Lots of intriguing characters and twists and turns. My biggest complaint would be a spoiler so I’ll leave it out but all and all this was an entertaining read.7 s Stacee2,820 738

When I was pitched this book for review, it sounded everything I could have wanted and I’m thrilled to report that it really was.

I loved Anna. She’s so sure of herself, until she’s not and it was fascinating to read her inner monologue while she spirals into an unreliable narrator. There are several characters here, but this story is firmly Anna’s and it really works.

Plot wise, it was fantastic. The slow unfolding of the now events coupled with the slow barrage of memories helped to show how chaotic Anna’s headspace was. It was easy to root for Anna as we were pulled along on this rollercoaster of child hurt to adult confusion.

Overall, I would say to go into this one with as little information as possible to let the story be told as the author intended. I can’t wait to read what’s next from Nicola.

**Huge thanks to the publisher for providing the arc free of charge** dont-cheat netgalley read-in-20245 s Lexi Denee200

**Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Pub for the digital and physical ARCs of this trippy title!**

The Hunter’s Daughter is amazing and feels a book I can easily recommend across a handful of genres. This one is thrilling and twisty, while also presenting as a police procedural during a string of grisly murders. True crime fans will also enjoy this one as it dives a bit into copy-cat killers, and has a really yucky podcaster as well.

Anna Koray is the daughter of the notorious serial killer known as The Forest Strangler. Her memories have been locked away under hypnosis and an entirely new identity created for her. Once these memories start coming back following a shooting in the line of duty - nobody can stop them.

With supernatural elements mixed in, this one has a bit to offer for all sorts of readers. Check this one out if you thrillers, police procedurals, true crime, and crazy twists!bookshelf-read netgalley-read prh-audio-listened4 s Melodi | booksandchicks 815 64

Thank you to @prhaudio for the gifted ALC.

This was a realistic feeling suspense/thriller that follows the history of a prolific serial killer who was finally caught. Now his daughter has repercussions to deal with.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and perhaps that's what made it fun. This was a smart and interesting audiobook. thriller-suspense3 s AndiReads1,279 148

This book is both haunting and equal parts thrilling! Anna Koray was jettisoned out of her family years ago when her father was arrested as a serial killer. Adopted, she moved through the world unscathed and became a police office. It is not until she suffers a trauma at work and a series of copycat- murders occur that she is truly forced to deal with her past.

Solvinic has created a complex character in Anna -someone who is so desperate to return to her childhood and yet so strongly avoiding it. Add in a slew of great characters and you are in for a perfectly tempoed thriller of who is the killer now! Highly Recommend.
#thehuntersdaughter #nicolasolvinic #berkley3 s Kylie200 10

It’s hard to believe this is a debut book, it is that well done. Full of twists and turns, heart-pounding investigations, and the feeling of being watching, this book is perfect for horror/ psychological thriller lovers but is also perfect for readers who may want to get into the genre. It’s not too gory but plays tricks on your mind in just the right way.

This story was truly unputdownable, I would’ve read it in one sitting if I didn’t have to be a productive adult and work. I’ve always been a huge fan of the serial killer v cop trope and this one is just done so well. Anna Koray is a Lieutenant at the local sheriff’s department. When bodies of girls start appearing in the same MO as The Forest Strangler decades earlier, Anna must figure out who is responsible. After all, who better to investigate the case than a cop who is secretly the daughter of a serial killer.

A rollercoaster ride of mind-boggling proportions, this book is everything I needed it to be and more. What a way to start off the month. I can definitely see readers staying up til 1 am with a flashlight to finish this book it is that good. I walked around my house biting my fingernails as I tried to figure out what was going to happen next.

As a person who predicts the endings to thriller often, I had my suspicions as to who was responsible but when we reached the ending I knew I was very wrong. I found out the author has a degree in criminology and it shows in this book. The reader is taken through the intricate ins and outs of police investigations and I think it really allows the reader to become a part of the story.

If you need a bingeable read be sure to pick this up May 14th!2 s Cindy (leavemetomybooks)1,195 543

Anna is a sheriff's lieutenant and - unbeknownst to her colleagues - she is also the daughter of a notorious serial killer. Most of her childhood memories have been blocked by a therapist using a controversial and unlicensed hypnosis technique, but Anna starts remembering things after a traumatic incident at work. And then the bodies start showing up, adorned with flowers and displayed in a ceremonial fashion, just her father's victims.

This is becoming one of my favorite serial killer sub-genres: the daughter of a serial killer has to solve a copycat case and deal with all sorts of terrible memories from her past. SO GOOD! (Another one I really enjoyed recently was The Killer's Daughter (Detective Margot Phalen Series)) This one had some super disturbing imagery, and I loved all of the creepy forest god business. I will say that I did not love the way the story ended/the explanation of the copycat, but I'm not sure how else it could have ended, and I loved everything else, so whatever.

Solvinic has written a VERY impressive debut, and I'm so excited to see what she writes next -- highly recommend!

* Thanks to Berkley Pub for the NetGalley review copy. The Hunter's Daughter publishes May 14, 2024. 2024-04 2024-all arc-netgalley2 s Hannah 3

huge thank you to netgalley for the copy of the book! after initially reading the description i was super intrigued and it did not disappoint. the plot was well thought out and had a lot of twists and turns that keep you interested the whole time. my only complaint would be that the ending felt a little rushed-would have loved a little more explanation. but for a debut novel this was great and i can’t wait to see what nicola solvinic does next!2 s Jo1,195 68

Can evil be inherited? This debut tackles that hard issue and looks at an intimate struggled of a young woman whose father did unspeakable things. Perfect for fans who a little supernatural in their books.detective-police kindle-doc mystery-thriller-adult ...more2 s Meggles50

?4.25/5?
"We might have been monsters, but maybe everyone had a monster within them. Our job was to be sure those monsters slept."

The Hunter's Daughter is a story about Anna (Elena) who is the daughter of the infamous serial killer, The Forest Strangler. Now an adult, and with no memory of her childhood or who her real father is thanks to therapy, Anna works as a lieutenant detective who is battling with her own inner struggles and turmoils while investigating horrific crimes. When a string of murders begin unfolding in her jurisdiction that are eerily similar to those of the Forest Strangler, Anna finds herself uncovering more clues than just those surrounding the murders. Is the Forest Strangler back and again carrying out his dark ritualistic killings? Or is there a new monster who has now decided to copy the Strangler's horrific MO in a new series of killings? Anna must race to uncover who the killer is, while also working to re ember her own past and the monsters that haunted it.

I really enjoyed this story. The characters were able, the writing kept me up way too late most nights, and there were a good number of twists I didn't see coming. I'd give The Hunter's Daughter 4.25/5 because I was able to figure out a few of the twists before they were revealed, but overall it was a great time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Nicola Solvenic for providing me this ARC of The Hunter's Daughter to read and review.1 Noelani321 9

This book grabbed me right from the beginning, kicking off with some action and diving into the plot. There’s some then/now timeline changes throughout the book, and I loved getting the backstory on our MC Anna and finding out what happened to her, and seeing how it tied to the present timeline. The psychological aspects really messed with me, along with Anna being an unreliable narrator. I thought I for sure knew what the twist was going to be, but I ended up being completely surprised. This book was creepy, weird, and a little spooky, but not scary (which was ok with me - not all horror needs to be super scary). It wraps up pretty quickly and I maybe would’ve d a little more there, but I did how it ends. I think the crime, mystery, and thriller components were all well balanced, and I’m already interested in what this authors writes next.

Thank you Berkley for the advance copy.1 Stacy40pages1,595 202

The Hunter’s Daughter by Nicola Solvinic. Thanks to @berkleyig for the free gifted copy ????????

Anna escaped her dark history as a child and had her memories repressed by hypnosis. Now, as a detective, a shooting brings memories to the surface just as a serial killer emerges copying her father’s work.

It is hard to believe that this was a debut! This was a great suspenseful serial killer read with a very well developed and morally grey main character, and detective! I am not huge on detective point of views, but this one really worked for me. I connected with Anna from the beginning and got to know her well at the end. Speaking of the end… I definitely did not see it coming.

“No man with a direct pipeline to the devil should be walking this earth with the rest of us.”

The Hunter’s Daughter comes out 5/14. 1 Meghan C.372 1 follower

The story's premise was intriguing, exploring whether evil traits can be inherited. The plot was well-crafted, with many small twists, though I wish it had been a little darker. I appreciated the psychological aspects of the story, particularly the ongoing trauma of being the daughter of a serial killer, the psyche of one’s mind, and the ethical implications of a psychiatrist using memory manipulation.

Think you to NetGallery and to Berkley Publishing for giving me a copy of the book.1 Heather L’Huillier79 2

Happy Release Day, Nicola Solvinic! Special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of The Hunter's Daughter. This gripping novel kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The storyline was fantastic, and the rich details truly painted vivid scenes for the reader. However, the transitions between present-day events and past memories were sometimes abrupt and could have benefited from clearer labeling. Despite this minor issue, the characters were relatable, and the writing was superb. The Hunter's Daughter is a compelling psychological thriller that I highly recommend!1 Shandi York218 26

I loved this book! It was really hard for me to put this down. The storyline was so intriguing to me, and it had me wondering the entire time if our main character Anna was unreliable or were things just really this coincidental or was it something paranormal going on. Towards the middle to end of the book I thought I had it figured out, but I was wrong this time around and the end twist I did not see coming. I think this was an amazing debut and can’t wait to read more from the author. I think fans of police procedurals or psychological thrillers will enjoy this one. Many thanks to Berkley Publishing for my eARC.
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