Seal

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Donegal coast, this collection of five short stories explores the quiet life of a man who finds his home in the wild, unpredictable nature that surrounds him.

In stories like "The Seal", "A Death Watch", and "For the Fear of Spiders", the narrator chronicles his life in a remote seaside cottage, where his closest companions are the elements and the local wildlife-from an enigmatic seal to an intrusive snail and a fateful Death Watch Beetle. He navigates the raw beauty and hidden dangers of his environment, all while reflecting on memory, fear, and the enduring human spirit.

With tales of local lore, like the spiritual history of Inishkeel Island in "If Dogs See the Ghosts of Saints", and the epic journey of a tiny tropical seed in "A Sea Heart, A Heart of the Sea", this collection blends nature writing, memoir, and quiet contemplation. It is a moving and deeply evocative look at finding peace, confronting solitude, and anchoring a life to the rhythm of the sea.