Starling Nation: An American Fable Paperback – February 22, 2026

The avian world perches on the edge of transformation. Mortimer, a charismatic starling raised in captivity, dreams of uniting all birds under his leadership. He first enlists Koga, an orphaned crow with whom he shares an aviary, to serve as ambassador to the wild birds. Next, he seeks to win over the impressionable juvenile starlings before turning his attention to reshaping starling tradition. As Mortimer’s vision takes hold, Koga grows disillusioned, witnessing its shocking toll.Meanwhile, Billy, a wild starling whose life has been devastated by these changes, pushes back against Mortimer’s rule. When the two starlings clash, secrets from the past leave Billy uncertain whether he can prevent the flock’s destruction. As tensions rise, Billy must fly alone to defend the traditions that define the true Starling Nation. Read more