{"title":"Deena Helm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeena Helm\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts chilling tales that linger in the shadows of the supernatural. Her stories, such as \u003cem\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/em\u003e, weave atmospheric horror with deeply human struggles, drawing readers into eerie worlds where suspense and emotion intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of dark, unsettling narratives will find in Helm’s work a compelling blend of mystery and the uncanny. Her writing explores the fragile line between reality and the unknown, inviting readers to confront fears both otherworldly and intimately familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-cut-of-salt-by-deena-helm-9780356529431","title":"Our Cut of Salt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HOUSE IS WAITING FOR YOU.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a bold new Palestinian voice comes \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - an unflinching, sinister and moving take on the haunted house novel, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Only Good Indians\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Haunting of Hill House\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Lyrical and haunting, \u003ci\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e explores the horrors of occupation via the lens of three generations of women as well as a one-of-a-kind haunted house. A disturbing, mesmerizing read'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Paul Tremblay, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHorror Movie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something haunting Nuhad's childhood home in Haifa. Cats avoid its perimeter, strange noises come from within, and residents have been known to disappear entirely in its walls without a trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Nuhad has not returned to her home since the Nakba in 1948, she always held a place for the house in her heart. And, in return, the house did the same for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Nuhad passes away, her granddaughter, Marina, is determined to visit her grandmother's home in Haifa after a lifetime of being kept in the dark about her culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarina's mother, Haifa—named for the city that was lost to their family—reluctantly agrees to her trip, though she knows firsthand that some secrets are better left buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this house is no longer a home, it is a wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e is a haunting story of loss, displacement, and the strength of perseverance across generations. Deena Helm has written a powerful tale of past wrongs, unanswered injustice, and the ghosts of vengeance and healing they might unleash'\u003c\/strong\u003e — P. Djeli Clark, author of \u003ci\u003eRing Shout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Lyrical and terrifying, Helm's portrait of generational trauma will leave you aching in its wake. \u003ci\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a powerful exploration of injustice and survival, but also a testament to the power of love'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monika Kim, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes are the Best Part\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The essential haunted house story of our moment in history'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gretchen Felker-Martin, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBlack Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'In this moving exploration of mother-daughter relationships, and generational trauma and grief, Helm provides a timely reminder that the real horrors can be found in history'\u003c\/strong\u003e — E. L. Chen, author of \u003ci\u003eOne of Us Is Already Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOur Cut of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e is the must-read of the year. Longing and rage are woven beautifully in this multi-generational family story, taking readers to the steps of a house in Haifa that they will not forget'\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trang Thanh Tran, author of \u003ci\u003eShe Is a Haunting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The strands of generations are so beautifully woven together and the writing is deft, lyrical and complete'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734382362860,"sku":"9780356529431","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780356529431-our-cut-of-salt.jpg?v=1781220396"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/deena-helm.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}