Jess Kidd
3 SeriesJess Kidd, raised by an Irish family in London, is an acclaimed author of literary fiction, historical mystery, fantasy, and children's novels. Her works have been shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards and the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2019, and have been selected as BBC Radio 2 Book Club Picks. Kidd has also won the Costa Short Story Award and is currently developing television projects with producers in the UK and internationally.
In "The Hoarder" by Jess Kidd, Maud Drennan, an unintentional psychic, is hired to care for the reclusive Cathal Flood in his cluttered, cat-filled home. Her task is to clear the debris and tend to Cathal, but the dilapidated house holds deeper secrets. As Maud delves into her duties, she uncovers hidden truths that have long been concealed within the walls of the once-grand residence.
