Suspenseful, eerie. . . this moody mystery is an exploration of prejudice and ostracization, and a warning against living in the past.—Ms. Magazine, Best Book of the Month
Without a doubt, a fabulous read…The language alone is miraculous, and Salam’s knack for creating a mysterious and compelling setting is enough to mark this as a favorite read of the year. The Salvage is a journey both eerie and inspiring to embark on.
—Chicago Review of Books
Salam’s prose shines…. Salam is shedding light on a universal human experience through a new lens.—Full Stop
Delightfully creepy…The mystery kept me on my toes throughout. —Lesbrary
Dials up the creepy…. if you’re looking for a fresh new voice in horror fiction, Anbara Salam might just be what you’re after.—This Is Horror
As an ethnic and professional outlier in a patriarchal, homogeneous society, Palestinian Scottish Salam’s protagonist provides plenty of opportunities to expose and confront misogyny, racism, entitlement, and abusive history…. [a] slow-burn mystery.—Booklist
An atmospheric psychological thriller… intertwines cabin fever, personal guilt, and ominous island histories.—Foreword Reviews
As chilly as the icy sea, as haunting as the prospects of ghosts, The Salvage is a novel to keep you up all night. Anbara Salam is a master of suspense. Be careful when you start this book, because you won’t want to stop.
—Rene Denfeld, bestselling author of The Child Finder and the forthcoming The Talking Bone
A rich, gothic mystery, The Salvage has a moody, salt-drenched atmosphere, and layers of intrigue that span centuries. I couldn’t put it down.
—Flynn Berry, bestselling author
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