Salvage

A Ghost Story

By: Duncan Ralston

Narrated by: Daniel G. Curtis

Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Something is lurking under the lake...

Struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of his sister, Owen Saddler becomes obsessed with the lake that claimed her life. The remains of a forgotten town rest at the bottom of that dark body of water - along with a host of buried secrets.

Thirty years earlier, the town of Peace Falls had been flooded to build a hydroelectric dam, and its ruins remain below the surface of Chapel Lake. The strange disappearance of the town pastor, along with many of the parishioners, still haunts the citizens of Chapel Lake. But does the church haunt the lake itself? Is Owen really seeing ghosts...or has he descended into the depths of madness?

Salvage is the debut horror novel of author Duncan Ralston. A disturbing story of depression, religious fanaticism, and the afterlife, Salvage seeks to illuminate the darkness within us all.

©2016 Duncan Ralston (P)2016 Duncan Ralston

Narrator spoils book

I thought that the book would have been much more engaging if the narrator had not been monotone throughout most of the book there was rarely any expression in his voice

A supernatural tale that will keep you guessing

I had read this book a good while back but honestly it is so well written that it is just one of those stories that you enjoy revisiting from time to time. Although this time I added the audible narration which allowed me to enjoy it more while still getting chores done.
What really makes this such a good story is not just having well written characters but the subtle way that religion was interwoven with the supernatural making you constantly question everything as you attempt to unravel the mystery to figure out the whole story. The fact that you can end up coming to several different conclusions with good reasons behind each but still be wrong just goes to show how well written the plot line is. Truly a great story.

Excellent

A truly excellent ghost story. I really liked the writing, for moments with a dreamlike quality that instead of alleviating the suspense, it made it stronger.

This is a ghost story, but it is also a murder's mystery and the story of Owen Saddler's search for his father; and about the unravelling of his past. It's about mental illness, and about redemption.

Oh! And I liked very much that the protagonist is a man in his 40s, good choice! It gives another level to the story, because this is a man whose whole concept of the world is being challenged. His first reaction is not: OMG, a ghost! No, his first reaction is OMG! I'm schizophrenic! He has lived all his life with depression, so of course, he doubts his sanity. And that self-doubt creates even more layers to the story.

So, yes, I really, really liked it.

This is, no doubt, an author that I need to keep in mind.

And Daniel G. Curtis does a very good job with the narration.

Even Better on Audio!

Story - 5/5
Narration - 5/5

Excellent modern ghost story! Ralston HAS been compared to Stephen King, but don't let that concern you.

The narrator was excellent!

Amazing epic story

Wow. This author knows how to write like a movie. Felt like an old school mystery with some horror and biblical school lessons thrown in. I got an education and really enjoyed it. Will try his other books but this was is masterpiece I would think.

Salvage: A Ghost Story

Was Salvage worth the listening time?

No

Any additional comments?

This book was hard to get into. The narrator was monotone and flat. I received this audiobook for free through Audiobook Boom for my unbiased review.

Five star book!!! I must read!!!

I liked everything about this book. Finally a great ghost story. It had all of the things that I look for in a good spooky story. The story was tight and the writing was excellent. I received this book at no cost to me for an honest review

Loved it

Excellent horror mystery
From underwater ghost towns to religious fanaticism this had me hooked
Well narrated and highly recommended if your in the mood for a good ghost story
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review

Salvage A Ghost Story

Unigue Story with lots of action

The Narration was decent but I thought the narrators voice seemed monotone. I found my mind wondering while listening

I received this audible free of charge from the author, narrator or publisher in exchange for an honest unbiased review

Not a typical ghost story

Owen is in mourning after the death of his younger sister. He decides to visit the house she was renting and try to piece together her last days. She was renting a house on the shores of Chapel Lake which is a popular diving destination due to the submerged town under the lake. His sister drown while diving and Owen does not think it was an accident. This is a combination ghost, cult, and who done it. It was well written with some honest characters that you will feel bad for.
Duncan Ralston is amazing with the different types of books he can write. I have read four of his books and no two are similar.