Acre Lodgings — Ivan Turner

Lee Bradshaw is a man who likes his solitude, his car, and his music. In short, Lee Bradshaw is a man who likes his peace. After a heated argument with his best friend, Lee takes off for the countryside and checks himself into ACRE LODGINGS. At ACRE LODGINGS, however, he finds a different kind of peace. He finds a place where responsibility does not exist. He does not have to worry about aging or disease. He will forever be taken care of, but the price of this peace is more than he is willing to pay.Seduced by Amelia, the hostess, humiliated by the manager, and scorned by the night man, a one-night stay turns into a few days. Coupled with his love for Amelia, Bradshaw finds himself indescribably confused. One minute he is throwing fists a Gordon Pachard in an effort to beat his way clear. The next he is sitting at a table playing gin with Mrs. Fitzpatrick. His only hope lies with the enigmatic H.Q. Kravek, a throwback to the Old West, and his best friend Bill Taylor. And if the true power behind ACRE LODGINGS has its way, a few days will turn into the rest of Lee Bradshaw's life...the rest of eternity.