The Cormorant

In Stephen Gregory's acclaimed debut novel, a young family inherits a seaside cottage in North Wales under the condition of caring for an eccentric uncle's pet cormorant. What begins as an seemingly harmless inheritance quickly takes a sinister turn as the bird reveals a violent and malevolent nature, casting a haunting atmosphere that fans of Edgar Allan Poe will appreciate. The story masterfully builds unease through subtle lyricism and vivid description, establishing Gregory as a talented new voice in horror.