THE DAMNATION OF ADAM BLESSINGAdam Blessing had been an overweight orphan, a nuisance to those who knew him. Now in his twenties, he has re-created himself as an upscale autograph dealer. But the old wounds run deep. He obsesses about his rich childhood friend, Billy, and begins to drink too much. He chases after Billy’s estranged girlfriend, Charity. He antagonizes Dorothy, the woman who cares for him, and deludes himself with dreams of success. All Adam wants is to be respected-whatever it takes. It’s time to re-create himself again, only this time he’ll need to take more drastic measures. ALONE AT NIGHTSlater Burr is happily married to Jenny, half his age and his perfect match. But Slater has a secret. He has gotten away with murder. His first wife, Carrie, wouldn’t give him a divorce so he ran her down in cold blood outside the country club. Fortunately young Buzzy Cloward was drunk enough that Slater was able to maneuver him into the car to take the blame. Buzzy went to prison. Now Buzzy is back. And all of Slater’s careful plans are beginning to unravel. It’s all Slater can do to stay one step ahead of the rumors-and one step ahead of Carrie’s sardonic laughter.