Sin Eater: In 1871 Pennsylvania, a neurodivergent, world-famous photographer Osborn Roche has retreated from society after losing his wife in childbirth, living as a sin eater—one who ritually consumes the sins of the dead—to stay near his son, who's being raised by his late wife's father. As he navigates this mysterious profession, his path intersects with a family of weepers—professional mourners who carry their own dark secrets. Through their unlikely connection, both families confront the ways death rituals bind the living to the dead, and discover that true healing comes not from carrying others' burdens but from embracing love in all its complicated forms.
Greg Morgan is an award-winning novelist, film director, producer, and screenwriter. His acclaimed literary trilogy "Weeper," "Collodion," and his new book, "Sin Eater," masterfully weaves historical themes with characters in rare professions, earning widespread critical recognition. Morgan's storytelling prowess extends beyond the page to the silver screen, where he has carved a distinguished career spanning several decades. His directorial debut, "17 & Under," earned multiple awards and established him as a compelling new voice in filmmaking. He has since produced numerous successful features while continuing to craft memorable screenplays that showcase his narrative versatility. His latest film, "The Boatman," is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Greg Morgan's fascination with America's forgotten death rituals led him to unearth the haunting practice of sin eating—a custom where individuals would ceremonially consume food passed over a corpse, symbolically taking on the deceased's sins. This compelling discovery inspired him to craft "Sin Eater," the third installment in his "Death Shall Have No Dominion" series, weaving together the rich tapestry of 19th-century mourning customs with deeply human stories of love and loss. Morgan's meticulous research into historical practices like professional mourners (weepers) and post-mortem photography brings authenticity to this powerful narrative about grief, redemption, and the lengths people will go to maintain connections with those they've lost.
Sin Eater goes on sale on December 15th.
