The Scald-Crow

This self-deprecating horror novel, narrated with dark humor and the voice of a trusted friend, uses Irish folklore to explore themes of medical trauma and distrust. Following Brigid, who faces a series of uncanny and disturbing events after returning to her childhood home, the story delves into her struggles with past abuse, chronic pain, and self-doubt. As surreal occurrences and troubling nightmares unfold, Brigid grapples with the question of whether a sick woman can be trusted, blurring the line between reality and the uncanny.