The Vessel

In this chilling folk horror novel, Jess McMachen takes a job caring for troubled elderly patient Flo Gardner in the ominous Nerthus House, hoping to rebuild her life and provide stability for her young daughter, Izzy. However, the seemingly quaint abode hides a labyrinth of dark secrets and pagan artifacts, quickly turning what should be a straightforward job into a harrowing struggle for Jess’s sanity and her child's wellbeing. As the sinister influences of the house and Flo's erratic behavior intensify, Jess finds herself drawn into an unsettling ritual that threatens to consume them both.