Lilac Chaser - by Robert Sparrow-Downes (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When Rebecca Hendricks was a child, her older brother, James, shot and killed himself in front of his family. Images from that night have remained with Rebecca and continue to haunt her in adulthood. Now a doctoral student, Rebecca seeks admission to Arcadia Psychiatric Facility. On the surface, she tells herself that she is conducting fieldwork for her dissertation; however, she senses deeper impulses stirring in her psyche. While at Arcadia, repressed memories of James's final days begin to surface, and Rebecca must work to piece together the remnants of the past in order to see with heightened clarity and quell the darkness that threatens to consume her.

About the Author

Robert Sparrow-Downes was raised in a small town in Ontario. He graduated with a PhD in English Literature from York University and currently teaches English courses at the post-secondary level. When not travelling around for work, he lives in Newfoundland. Lilac Chaser is his debut novel.