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Sair Back, Sair Banes

Anthony Engebretson

A dark shape now stood in those choppy dark waters. A horse. A black one, large as she'd ever seen, with a mane that poured down its neck.


Genevieve hoped a trip to the Scottish village of Fonniskie would help her reconnect. But her vacation turns out to be less than relaxing: the nearby loch holds a dark secret, and Genevieve finds herself haunted by a relentless pursuer whose obsession means he will do anything to possess her-even kill.


Blending ancient folklore with modern alienation, Anthony Engebretson's eerie debut novella will make you question what it really means to be human.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Ghost Orchid Press
  • Publish Date: May 17th, 2022
  • Pages: 166
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.00in - 0.42in - 0.34lb
  • EAN: 9781739996826
  • Categories: Fantasy - Dark FantasyFantasy - Dragons & Mythical CreaturesHorror - General

Praise for this book

Praise for Sair Back, Sair Banes:


"Obsession, grief, and a family curse, all centered around a tiny town on the edge of a Scottish loch. In his debut novella, Sair Back, Sair Banes, Engebretson delivers a folkloric feast, featuring the shape-shifting kelpie. I loved it!"


-- Catherine McCarthy, author of Immortelle


"Melancholy and magical, Engebretson's debut novella is a whole, misty mood, steeped in lore and loneliness. Atmospheric and compelling, a thoroughly recommended read."

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-- Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura


"Sair Back, Sair Banes is a masterclass in folk horror. Beautiful and devastating, Engebretson's compelling world will draw you in and Genevieve's tragic journey won't let you go."


-- Caitlin Marceau, author of Palimpsest