In the spring of '77, wealthy socialite Claire MacKennsey returns home and her dying mother reveals the turbulent past of her late father's family: Her grandmother decapitated her grandfather in his sleep, and the head was never found; and an uncle she never knew existed committed suicide. Mental illness in the family bloodline now overshadows Claire's future, causing her to question and doubt her own mental stability.When settling her mother's estate, Claire discovers the isolated Welsh mansion called Strathmoor Heights, where these ghastly events took place, is still in the family holdings. For her own peace of mind, she is urgently compelled to find out why this murder occurred. Claire travels to Wales in the hope of gaining knowledge of her grandmother's state of mind at the time of this gruesome murder.When strange and supernatural happenings begin to occur, it strains Claire's mental state to the breaking point, and she must confront a threatening spirit bent on concealing the secrets of the past. Her fears continue to mount as she becomes aware of a sinister dark figure lurking about the premises, stalking her.Claire finds romance as she strives to overcome these pressing obstacles and uncover the secrets of a terribly tragic murder.About the Author: A lifelong resident of St. Louis, David Gatesbury is intrigued by the supernatural. "There must be a strong reason for spiritual entities to remain on this earthly plain. This restless ghost is a woman who decapitated her husband in his sleep and the head was never found." Gatesbury has also written a sci-fi thriller titled Walking on Mars.Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/DavidGatesbury