The Water Rituals The White City Trilogy

"The Water Rituals" by Eva García Sáenz de Urturi is the chilling second book in the international bestselling White City Trilogy. Set in Spain's Basque Country, the story follows inspector Unai López de Ayala, known as "Kraken," who is called to investigate a gruesome murder that mirrors a 2,500-year-old pagan sacrifice. The victim, Unai's first girlfriend, was killed following the ancient "Triple Death" Celtic water ritual, designed for expectant parents. As more bodies are discovered in historical and sacred sites, Unai realizes the killer is targeting pregnant women and those about to become fathers—putting his superior and secret lover, Alba, who is pregnant with his child, directly in the line of fire. Combining meticulous forensic detail, rich local mythology, and breathless suspense, Sáenz crafts an unforgettable psychological crime novel.

Because it offers a masterfully plotted crime thriller that seamlessly weaves ancient pagan mythology, forensic science, and intense personal stakes into a dark, suspenseful narrative.

For fans of procedural crime thrillers, serial killer mysteries, dark psychological suspense, and readers who enjoy historical mythology intertwined with modern investigations.