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Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, and concerns the public condemnation of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child. However, the story is not about adultery, nor is it specifically about sin. Rather it traces the effect of actual and symbolic sin on the mind and spirit of each character.

As a telepath, Camarch is despised by humanity. Pursued by the authorities for a crime he didn’t commit and haunted by a paralyzing alien force, he finds himself aboard the starship Birmingham. To his horror, he learns he has been virtually kidnapped from his time and place to play a role far in the future.

What should you do if you find out your next-door neighbor is an alien? Richard Johnson, a college student, just spent his last dime on food, lost his wealthy girlfriend, and had his bike stolen. To add to his misery, he returns to his apartment where he runs into his strange neighbor.