Evan Marcus is a neophyte biologist reeling from the mysterious death of his father and searching for spiritual belief. His only outlet is surfing and his only family a neurotic, hypochondriac mother. He lives on the couch of an eccentric friend and struggles through a career at PDT Biological Consulting in San Francisco. Under the brutal tutelage of his cruel but brilliant supervisor, Gordon Shaw, Evan learns hard lessons about environmental conservation. Conflicts deepen as he falls for Sarah Janss, Gordon’s ex-fiancée and lingering obsession.
When Richard Headley, a wealthy developer, and Peter Trumble, PDT’s owner, lure Evan into a hedonistic, morally ambiguous lifestyle, integrity and commitment are discarded. Events entangle Sarah, Gordon, Evan, his family, and their spectacular coastal property with Headley’s wealth and power. In a dramatic climax, Evan is forced to confront everyone, including himself, before all he values is destroyed.
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IMPERFECT SOLITUDE is currently in search of a publisher.
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