They Drown Our Daughters

Katrina Monroe writes a modern gothic tale centered on Meredith Strand, who returns to her childhood home in Cape Disappointment following a difficult separation. The setting is defined by a rocky shoreline and an old lighthouse, places once visited by tourists who now avoid the area due to lingering regret rather than active hauntings. Meredith’s mother suffers from early Alzheimer’s but remains convinced that malevolent forces in the water are watching them. These entities reach out to women across generations, threatening to claim Meredith, her young daughter, and her mother one by one. The narrative examines the heavy burdens of motherhood and identity against a backdrop of familial heartbreak. Monroe structures the story around the tension between rational doubt and inherited fear, showing how blood ties bind the characters to their tragic history. The book suits readers interested in atmospheric horror and family drama. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or clear supernatural resolutions without emotional weight. The prose focuses on the mournful call of the ocean and the psychological decay within the household.