Publisher's Synopsis
An adopted boy's search for his true mother, a young girl's need to contact her dead fiance, witches and a haunted house are some of the ingredients in Brian Edward Hurst's dramatic story of a troubled family in 1956 England.Richard Buchanan, a teenager at risk, brought by his adoptive parents Edith and Arthur to live in "High Hearty," an isolated house on a hill, discovers that he may well have been there before. His older sister, Barbara, through tragic loss of her young fiance, broods upon the mysteries of life after death, opening herself to unusual spiritual influences. After their father experiences a sudden heart attack, a series of strange and mysterious events suggest that spirits of the dead are seeking to make contact with the family. A local medium is consulted, with startling results. The discovery of a strange underground cellar with devastating secrets for the Buchanans, leads to evidence of reincarnation for Richard and a magical purpose for his return to "High Hearty."Don Kramer, an American schoolteacher from the local U.S. Air Base, provides aid to the family and falls deeply in love with the grieving Barbara, while witnessing the powerful psychic energy released in the house.The themes of child-abuse and the destructive influence of alcoholism blend meaningfully with the main story, providing a dramatic sub-plot and opportunities for Richard to intervene in the salvation of a tormented village family. Later, when Richard's real mother re-enters his life, Edith's jealousy and possessiveness bring about a major decision that is both painful and necessary.Drawing upon real locations in his native East Anglia, Brian Edward Hurst has created a spellbinding story of conflict and transformation, dealing with universal themes of death, separation, guilt and remorse. This dramatic story of the crisis caused by a haunting and the knowledge of a previous life on earth, will stir the imagination and provoke discussion long after the tale has ended.Lionel Friedberg, Emmy Award-winning television and film producer commented: "This tale of an adopted teenage boy who discovers not only his own true identity but a domain that lies beyond the physical world is an absorbing and wonderful read. SOME GO HAUNTING is filled with rich mood and texture, set in a small British village in 1956 where you will smell the musty dampness of a brooding cellar where forbidden things unleash terrifying forces that shed light on a dark and horrific past. Interesting characters and a compelling plot will surprise, enthrall, and challenge your wits as you encounter the many events that transform the lives of Richard Buchanan, the girl he loves, and the many people whose paths intersect in strange and unexpected ways. The awakening sexuality and blossoming romance of youth contrast starkly with an older generation who harbor secrets they dare not divulge. In SOME GO HAUNTING Brian Hurst has conjured a terrific story that will make you laugh, cry and look under the bed before turning out the light. Despite many spine-tingling moments, don't expect the usual ending from this ghostly tale that reaches deep into the spiritual realm. It is brimful of surprises and, ultimately, is an inspiring affirmation of life beyond death." Certificate of Merit from the 9th Annual WRITER'S DIGEST National Self-Published Book Awards program. Here's what the critic said: "That a skeptical non-believer like me could be held by SOME GO HAUNTING, a psychic mystery thriller by a 'world-famous Spiritualist medium' says something about the author's burgeoning talents as a novelist. I've always loved a good haunted house story, and I must confess that SOME GO HAUNTING ranks right up there with many others I've enjoyed - helped, quite probably, by the author's long-time comfort and expertise in the subject. Richard's quest for facts and identity is handled well, and it's to Mr. Hurst's credit.
