Dive into the unsettling depths of Bound by the Salt, a literary folk horror novella by John Togher. This chilling tale follows a desperate search for a vanished loved one, leading into the silent, unwelcoming coastal village of Cairnshore. Part psychological descent and part folk horror, this book explores the terrible weight of belonging, where devotion twists into compulsion and ancient bonds run deeper than blood.

Perfect for enthusiasts of atmospheric British horror, this novella channels the spirit of classics like The Wicker Man and The Lighthouse, delivering a haunting meditation on obsession and the primal pull of the sea.

• Slow-burn folk horror focusing on coastal gothic and seaside dread.
• Explores themes of love, memory, obsession, and ancient ritual.
• Blends psychological horror with elements of cosmic and eldritch horror.
• Set in the mysterious, silent coastal village of Cairnshore.

This is the first book in The Cairnshore Tides series.

• Author: John Togher
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 110 pages
• Publication Date: July 1, 2026
• Dimensions: 127 x 203mm (Approx. 5 x 8 inches)
• Weight: 109 g
• ISBN-13: 979-8258295644

If you seek a haunting story where the tide carries secrets and devotion becomes a binding curse, begin your journey to Cairnshore with Bound by the Salt.