Hopkinton Grad Set to Release Eleventh Historical Fiction Novel

Michael Paul Hurd, a 1977 graduate of Hopkinton High School, is set to release the eleventh historical fiction novel in his Lineage Series over the summer. Titled "Take the Long Way Home," the book provides a fictional account of the escape of Charles II from England following the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

The entire Lineage Series - which does not have to be read sequentially - is based on intersections of Hurd's family tree with events in history, going back as far as the courts of Henry VII and VIII in England on his father's side. Each story overlays Hurd's family tree on historical events as if the ancestors were participants. Some of the initial genealogical research was provided by Hurd's deceased son, Adam.

Hurd credits his continuing interest in history to two former teachers at Hopkinton High School, Mr. Robert Wirta and Mr. Augustine ("Gus") Moynihan - both of whom are now deceased. "Uncertain Alliances: Lineage Series, Book Seven" was dedicated to these two educators.

In addition to being a prolific author with ten novels published since 2019, Hurd is the owner of Lineage Independent Publishing in Marriottsville, Maryland. Three other authors publish a wide variety of material under this imprint, ranging from children's books to the macabre and paranormal. The other three authors represent a diverse geography: one resides in Florida, another in England, and the third in Portugal.

Twenty-eight books have been released so far, with several more awaiting editorial review. Most are available on Amazon or through your preferred bookseller. Some libraries also provide access to the electronic versions.

For more information on Lineage Independent Publishing, please visit the website. Direct links to purchase opportunities are available under the "Books" tab.