A sceptical journalist, Brown has a one-off encounter with a psychic in which she touches on a deep personal symbol that only one other person in his life knows about. It shakes him up and sets him off on a quest to discover things un-accountable for by his rational training. He encounters scientists, seekers, psychiatrists, healers, patients, purveyors of the paranormal and spirit guides in the course of his journey. Combining intrepid reportage, painstaking research and a keen, nimble intelligence, Brown is a perfect travelling companion into these regions for those unfamiliar but curious about alternative healing or spirituality.