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Somewhere in the predawn darkness of Cape Cod, Gary Sloane is awaking to an old familiar “albtraum” - his word for the recurring nightmares that plague his nights. This particular nightmare? It's his life. Gary has no idea where he’s been or what he’s done in the hours since he departed the... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Gary Sloane: A drunken, apathetic, overeducated and underemployed superhero of sorts. He is the Holden Caulfield of Cape Cod landscapers.
- Kaya: A former classmate of Gary's, a Wampanoag Indian and a possible flame.
- Muriel: Aunt Muriel is one of the best characters in the book. She's opportunistic, snarky, hysterical. And Gary lives with her.
- Haji: Gary's only "sometimes" employee who speaks not a word of English. And that's just the start of his issues.
- Mr. Levine: Gary's best - and usually only - landscaping customer. Mr. Levine rarely asks Gary to do any landscaping however.
- Jade: Jilted and horrified, her long ago relationship with Gary has left her a sarcastic, misdirected, jaded wreck.
- Aspin: Two words: Bald. Stripper.
- Raul Squadritto: High paid movie star.
- Morrissey: Lead singer of "The Smiths"
- Mickey Murray: A function at the junction...according to Gary.
- Slavitz: A famous Hollywood movie producer.
- Bavin: A Puzzleville cop.
- John Edward: Psychic medium.
- Vinny: Bartender. TF Green Airport. Rhode Island.
- Versace: Famous murdered fashion designer.
- Martha: Add a description of this character.
- Mrs. Quinn
- Ted Kennedy
- Johnny Marr
- Annabelle Lee
Quotes edit
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“"You're gonna be bigger than Lizzie Borden, Gary. Blood has been spilled. You've already DONE the dirty work. Now we just have to promote it!"”
Aunt Muriel -
“"Happy Harry Hamlin! We're all gonna die!!!"”
Gary Sloane
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mark Kelliher (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Karen Phillipi - Cover Photographer
- Cynthia Treen - Set Designer, Cover
- Richard Gann - Graphic Designer, Cover
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
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