Thinner

Curse of the Old Gypsy ManBilly Halleck, good husband, loving father, is both beneficiary and victim of the American Good Life: he has an expensive home, a nice family, and a rewarding career as a lawyer. But he is also fifty pounds overweight and, as his doctor keeps reminding him, heading into hea [...]
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Curse of the Old Gypsy ManBilly Halleck, good husband, loving father, is both beneficiary and victim of the American Good Life: he has an expensive home, a nice family, and a rewarding career as a lawyer. But he is also fifty pounds overweight and, as his doctor keeps reminding him, heading into heart attack country.Then, in a moment of carelessness, Billy sideswipes an old gypsy woman as she is crossing the streetand her ancient father passes a bizarre and terrible judgment on him.Thinner, the old gypsy man whispers, and caresses his cheeks like a lover. Just one wordbut six weeks later and ninety-three pounds lighter, Billy Halleck is more than worried. Hes terrified. And desperate enough for one last gamblethat will lead him to a nightmare showdown with the forces of evil melting his flesh away.