The Amalfi Curse

A centuries-old curse. Sunken treasure. Forbidden love. Powerful witchcraft on the Amalfi Coast.

When trailblazing nautical archaeologist Haven Ambrose arrives in the breathtaking village of Positano, she expects to document mysterious shipwrecks scattered along the rugged Amalfi Coast. But Haven has a secret mission: to find the hidden trove of priceless gemstones her father spotted on his final dive before he vanished.

Almost immediately, the sea turns hostile. Waters churn. Freak storms hit without warning. The locals whisper of an ancient Amalfi Curse.

While diving for answers, Haven uncovers a lost history—a tale of forbidden love, sunken treasure, and a woman who wielded powerful ocean magic. Centuries ago, a young witch used the legendary art of stregheria—a rare form of sea sorcery—to protect her lover and her village. But her spell may have unleashed something darker, something that has waited beneath the waves for revenge.

As the coastline descends into chaos, Haven must race to unravel the truth behind the curse before the sea claims Positano—and everyone she cares about.

Sweeping, romantic, and suspenseful, this atmospheric fantasy whisks readers to the sun-drenched cliffs of Italy, where the ocean hides secrets, magic runs deep, and love could be the most dangerous treasure of all.

"Sarah Penner transported me to the sea-swept cliffs of Positano and introduced me to characters I'll never forget. A magical read!"
— Emilia Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Weyward