The Vessel

In this chilling folk horror novel, Jess McMachen, a single mother facing financial struggles and an abusive ex, takes a job caring for the elderly and eccentric Flo Gardner in her sprawling yet ominous home, Nerthus House. As Jess navigates her new role, she uncovers the house's dark past and its collection of pagan artifacts, which intertwine with Flo's unpredictable influence over her daughter, Izzy. What begins as a chance for a fresh start spirals into a gripping battle for Jess's sanity and her child's safety, culminating in an ancient ritual that threatens everything they hold dear.