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

Cooper’s face suddenly disappeared. “I’m sorry.”


“I didn’t mean to. He was trying to break into the car, and…it hurt me. Whenever somebody touches the car, I can feel it. That’s how I felt you, Edwin. The first time you ran your fingers over the steering wheel, and you sighed with pleasure. You felt so good. That’s how I knew I needed you. But when Carson started hitting the window, I guess I just…overreacted.”


“He was just trying to help,” Edwin pointed out.


“I know. And I really didn’t mean to hurt him. You’ve got to believe me, Edwin.”


Edwin sighed. “I do. But I still want to be alone tonight. You’re getting to be too much, Cooper. I’m a mere mortal. I need a break.”


Chapter 59