Salt Wives of Kibu: A Coastal African Folk Horror of Ritual, Promises, and the Sea That Never Forgets

Author:   Gift Bennett
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798244033946


Pages:   86
Publication Date:   15 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Salt Wives of Kibu: A Coastal African Folk Horror of Ritual, Promises, and the Sea That Never Forgets


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In the coastal village of Kibu, salt is more than a seasoning-it is a currency, a burden, and a promise. For generations, the Salt Wives have walked the flats at dawn, wading into the surf, offering their loyalty, silence, and daughters to a sea that never forgets. When Inaife returns to Kibu for her mother's burial, she discovers that her family's history is intertwined with the oldest promises of the village. The rituals, the whispers, and the scars she thought she understood conceal a darker truth: the sea claims not just what is owed, but what has been spoken and unspoken across generations. As Inaife uncovers the secrets of the Salt Wives, she must confront the power of the tide, the weight of ancient bargains, and the cost of refusing what the sea demands. A slow-burning folk horror steeped in African myth and coastal mystery, Salt Wives of Kibu explores loyalty, legacy, and the price of survival when the line between myth and reality blurs. Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror, supernatural folklore, and stories with powerful female protagonists, this haunting tale will stay with you long after the last wave recedes.

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Author:   Gift Bennett
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.127kg
ISBN:  

9798244033946


Pages:   86
Publication Date:   15 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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