Eric Yahnker

A mysterious egg contains an impish creature who can grant great power, for good or evil. Brendan Bean, a kindly family man, finds himself face to face with the bizarre creature, and before long a friendship for the ages develops. Meanwhile, the depraved Benny Piazza leads his deranged militia on a violent quest to reclaim the magical homunculi.

Faced with the task of taking care of his senile dad, Adrian Lane attempts to seek out a humane way of ending his father's life. His earnest Craigslist posting brings unexpected consequences. Skinheads. Meth induced visions. Murder. And the true value of friendship.