- Book Topics
- Mystery
- Horror
- Thriller
- Translated fiction
- Argentina
- Huemules
- David Lynch
- Indie filmmaker
- Wild dogs
- The Catholic Church
- Corrupt politicians
- Demons
- Hell
- The disappeared
- Small town horrors
- Agnus Dei
The Sanctuary
NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST HORROR BOOKS OF 2023 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
Treading the line between crime thriller, detective story, and horror novel, The Sanctuary is a chilling portrayal of an upside down world, where evil is the norm and spaces once considered safe havens hold unimaginable terror.
When their car breaks down outside of the small Argentinian village of Los Huemules, indie filmmaker Álvaro and his wife, muse, and lead actress Alicia consider it a minor inconvenience. Seeking shelter in the town’s lone motel, they settle in for a night of decadent fun — but after Alicia disappears without a trace the following morning, Álvaro embarks on an increasingly desperate quest to find her. Armed only with a video camera and with a growing sense of dread, Álvaro begins to gradually uncover the town’s many dark secrets, each revelation more horrific than the last.
Winner of the prestigious José Boris Spivacow Award, The Sanctuary marks the first English language translation of renowned Argentine writer Gustavo Eduardo Abrevaya.
- Book Topics
- Mystery
- Horror
- Thriller
- Translated fiction
- Argentina
- Huemules
- David Lynch
- Indie filmmaker
- Wild dogs
- The Catholic Church
- Corrupt politicians
- Demons
- Hell
- The disappeared
- Small town horrors
- Agnus Dei
Reviews and Comments
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Abrevaya’s gripping prose drips cosmic horror. Fans of Thomas Ligotti and lovers of
nihilistic noir would be remiss to skip this dark gem. -
What a novel! How does Abrevaya do it?
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Reads as a David Lynch take on Red Harvest.
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I couldn’t put this one down.
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Intelligent horror fiction written with a clear vision and clear purpose. Very, VERY highly and seriously recommended.