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

“I’m looking for Edwin Masters? I was told I might be able to find him here.”


She smiled. “I’m Hazel Milk. We spoke on the phone…”


Edwin jumped to his feet. “Of course, of course. You’ll have to excuse us; we weren’t expecting visitors today. Come in, please. Sit down.”


“I wasn’t sure if I should even visit today. But since you’ve called me, I’ve been thinking…well, since you’re not far from my home and you wanted to discuss the car, I should give it a shot.”


“We actually want to discuss Cooper,” Carson said.


“We’re happy you could make it,” Edwin said quickly, directing her toward the nearest chair. “Would you like anything to drink?”


“Water. Please. It’s so hot out there…I can’t handle the heat the way I used to. I suppose that’s just part of getting older.” She settled on the edge of the chair, leaning toward Carson. “How are you doing, dear? Such an unfortunate accident. That’s why I never drive, if I can help it.”


Chapter 78