HIT

<p><strong>A hard-hitting true story of addiction recovery and loss</strong></p><p><strong>HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD</strong> explores the struggles of addiction and epilepsy with a gripping narrative that seamlessly shifts from coming-of-age biography to true crime page-turner.</p><p>This is the story of Stephen Reding an artist from Manchester whose life takes a dramatic turn following an unprovoked assault in 1995. One week after the incident he suffers his first epileptic seizure.</p><p>What follows is a tale of seismic proportions as we trace this promising young artist's journey into a life of addiction chaos and crime. An ill-fated trip to Thailand results in a months-long disappearance where drug dealing and organised crime entangle his fate.</p><p>Stephen returns to Manchester with an impressive art portfolio but this is overshadowed by his growing dependence on opiates - an addiction that leaves him isolated on the fringes of society and running for his life...</p><p><br></p><p><em>I ordered a beer at the airport bar and put my ticket inside the newspaper. A gent came and sat next to me. We talked. He took the newspaper with the ticket inside and went to make his journey. The job was done.</em></p><p><br></p><p>A raw and unflinching account of one person's struggle to reclaim their identity in the face of overwhelming adversity <strong>HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD</strong> is enriched by 40 stunning paintings that frame each pivotal moment in Stephen's life.</p><p>Here the protagonist's own artwork guides the reader through this unique tale of addiction recovery and loss.</p>