Crawlspace

John Gregory Hancock presents a narrative centered on the Dorchester House, a structure that functions as a camouflaged web for individuals with psychic abilities. The current owners, aware of loathsome and unknown events within its walls, contact a cable TV psychic investigator program after their young daughter is affected by the phenomenon. They hire Ethan Novotny, a psychic investigator who suffers from severe claustrophobia. His condition makes him a dangerous lightning rod for the paranormal activity surrounding the property. The story explores the house as an electrifying intersection between strangers possessing talent and the building itself across history. Hancock draws on traditions of supernatural fiction and gothic horror to examine how the structure ensnares those with slight psychic gifts. The narrative focuses on the tension between the investigators and the entity within the walls, highlighting the danger posed by Novotny’s vulnerability. This work suits readers interested in haunted house tropes and characters who are physically compromised yet professionally engaged in paranormal investigation. It may not appeal to those seeking historical accuracy or non-fiction accounts of real estate. The book relies on the premise that the Dorchester House lies in wait, capturing anyone with even a trace of psychic ability. The plot unfolds through the interactions between the owners, the investigator, and the unseen forces. Hancock’s approach emphasizes the psychological strain on Novotny as he confronts the loathsome things that have occurred there. The narrative does not offer easy resolutions but rather focuses on the ongoing struggle against the house's influence.