A Free Man     The Back Cover Blurb

'Everyone, at one time or another, wishes they could disappear.'

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Our Man is living it up in Colombia where no one knows who he is; back in England, no one knows where he is. He's free, and happy, until things deteriorate; booze, excess, and insomnia take a toll and nagging guilt eats at him. Women help, but also challenge his self-perception. He can't contemplate going back, but to stay he'll need to change, kick old habits and finally redefine himself...

What use is an idea to a dead man? He refused to acknowledge guilt... Years ago he was a real doctor, with an elderly couple who died under his care leaving an adopted son - Geoffrey Pine - at 29, a genius, but socially inept and needing help. The Pine family's tragic ends were a final straw for the doctor's career, but he got something out of it; as did Miranda, the kindly social worker, and Geoffrey. Three cherished gifts. But each and all, bittersweet.

Is escape the answer? Can it succeed? Here he's captive, imprisoned or in a hospital bed, & surrounded by ghosts. From an accident or a brutal assault? Is he drugged, insane, or even conscious? If he's dying, these are his last lucid thoughts; a final clarity... Through vivid documentary, dreamlike episode, and intense flashback, his disturbing yet serene story, and perhaps his ultimate fate, unfold.

All titles published by The Caber Press - Copyright Zaph Mann 2004-2007