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Song of the Saltings

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Pub Date Apr 28 2026 | Archive Date Apr 28 2026


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Description

An atmospheric folk horror fantasy set in a world both terrifying and mysterious, from the award-winning author of The Grimmelings.

On the isolated island of Brack, the people live by an ancient bargain: every year, a sacrifice must be made to the Glimm, the creature that haunts the salt marshes.

Eight years after the monster spared her, 16-year-old Lotta tends the Council's sacrificial horses and keeps her distance from the villagers who whisper about her fate.

But something is stirring. The island is dying. It hums beneath her feet, and a song threads through her dreams. Is the Glimm calling Lotta back?

A chance encounter with Moss, a village outcast, will change both their lives, and the fate of the island, forever.

To uncover Brack's deepest secrets, Lotta and Moss will need to trust each other and risk everything they hold dear.

Because on Brack, monsters come in many forms.

Perfect for YA readers looking for:

- Folk horror fantasy like The Scorpio Races

- Excitement, passion and danger

- A strong heroic female character

- A read that will have you on the edge of your seat

An atmospheric folk horror fantasy set in a world both terrifying and mysterious, from the award-winning author of The Grimmelings.

On the isolated island of Brack, the people live by an ancient...


Advance Praise

'Riveting, compelling.' Isobelle Carmody

'You had me at "bog witch".' Lili Wilkinson

'Utterly gripping, lyrical and haunting.' Rachael Craw

'Delightful and deliciously creepy.' Andrea Eames

'A powerfully told adventure about monsters and magic.' Noelle McCarthy

'Riveting, compelling.' Isobelle Carmody

'You had me at "bog witch".' Lili Wilkinson

'Utterly gripping, lyrical and haunting.' Rachael Craw

'Delightful and deliciously creepy.' Andrea Eames

'A...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781991006653
PRICE A$24.99 (AUD)
PAGES 336

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