Edwin Masters has spent his entire life lusting after one car -- a 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider 2600. When he finally buys one, it changes the entire shape and meaning of his world. The car comes with a guest, and the restless spirit is awakened by Edwin.<br><br>Cooper James, the young man who died behind the wheel forty-seven years earlier, haunts the Spider and he wants a life. He wants Edwin. So he reaches out, sucking Edwin into a deepening abyss by exploiting demons from a past Edwin can't break from.<br><br>Edwin resists, struggling against the phantom in favor of an attractive, exciting young man who wants to be with him, Carson Heston. Carson holds the key to Edwin's salvation, but every time he gets close, Cooper terrorizes him. Edwin knows he'll be lost forever if he submits to Cooper's dark promise of release and relief, but that might be the only way to save Carson's life.

On a Bruised Road

Carson didn’t, despite mulling the problem all fucking day long. At least Cathy was trying to be proactive, instead of sulking over a half-eaten sandwich.


“I might even go have a little talk with Mr. Edwin Masters,” Cathy announced.


“You’re not going to yell at him about this, are you?”


“No, no yelling. I’m just going to ask him a few questions about his car. He loves to talk about his car. Maybe he can tell us more about this Cooper…thing. Whatever he is.”


Chapter 51