⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A perfectly executed thriller... The prose champions brevity without compromising clarity and cadence. Faustino subverts the stereotypical queer tropes with his representation of a gay protagonist who used to be an SAS operative, while also succeeding at grounding deeply complex and layered characters in their trauma and backstories... The world-building is flawless; this dystopia set in the near future is completely believable."

— Maria Zafar, IndieReader (5 Stars, IR Approved)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The most fascinating part of Frank Faustino’s novel is the impeccable worldbuilding... The characters are well-developed, and Jonah’s personality is a reflection of what happens when an outcast refuses to bend his knee to oppression. Salvation is a resonant story that made me think about the intersection of religious fanaticism and politics... This absorbing tale has terrific action scenes, and readers will barely have time to catch their breath.”

—Christian Sia, Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The attention to detail in the devices and weaponry during Jonah's activities in the wild will excite action enthusiasts. What stands out in Salvation is how Jonah's actions seem borderline criminal, even when he is the victim of violence, painting him as the unusual antihero in a multilayered drama."

—Essien Asian, Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Frank Faustino paints a portrait of an America that is broken... This story felt so real, and as I read, I had echoes of what is happening in the world today. [A] compelling story of a memorable character... and his determination to break down Dominion."

—Romuald Dzemo, Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "In the dangerous wilderness, the game of survival begins for Jonah. Jonah is the hero whom powerful men and the system have worked hard to break, but he transforms his struggles into an energy that forces him to stay alive and fight. The prose sparkles through every page, and the plot moves at a relentless pace, making you feel as though you were riding a wave."

—Ruffina Oserio, Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)

Beta Readers

"I have beta-read a lot of books, and Salvation is definitely in my top ten. I was incredibly impressed by this fully realized near-future dystopia. It is a propulsive, ruthless thriller that starts at a dead sprint and rarely lets up, featuring one of the most compelling protagonists I've read in a long time. Absolutely unputdownable." — Prolific Beta Reader & Early Reviewer

"A propulsive, ruthless thriller with a protagonist who feels credible and dangerous. It starts at a dead sprint and rarely lets up." — Early Reviewer

"This manuscript sits at the intersection of political dystopia, high-octane revenge thriller, and transgressive queer lit. The writing is cinematic." — Early Reviewer

"The Dominion of America you've created is chilling because it feels so possible. The voice combines noirish first-person grit with cinematic action staging and politically charged social commentary." — Early Reviewer

"Jonah is one of the most compelling protagonists I've read in a long time. The way you've woven his SAS training, his deep-seated trauma, and his sadomasochistic tendencies into a unified whole is masterful." — Early Reviewer

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