Andrew

Every major city has them often considered the scourge of society the homeless derelict. There are many types; drug addicts alcoholics thieves mentally disabled con artist criminals the list is endless. The question is why do some of these individuals elect to live life in this manner? This novel is about one such person Andrew an alcoholic and his attempt to become a productive member of society with the help of his former brother-in-law Marty. As a one time noted scientist whom was instrumental in the development of Agent Orange and realizing the detrimental effects of this chemical if used he drops out of society leaving behind a wife who bore him a daughter of which he is not aware. In his journey to get out of the gutter he is confronted with hate lies deceitfulness scheming rejection pressure the very things that caused him to become a derelict in the first place. Marty realizing Andrew does not know about his daughter Andrea has the daunting task of arranging for the two to meet but his attempts are thwarted by one who does not want Andrew returning into their lives his former wife Claire.