Crimson shadow -- Midnight meeting -- The thief -- Double standard -- Equal opportunity -- Marvane Street -- Man gone -- The wanderer -- Lessons -- Letter to Theresa -- History -- Firebug -- Black dog -- Last rites.
Summary
A black murderer in Los Angeles tries to adjust to normal life after 27 years in prison. Socrates Fortlow struggles with his conscience, tries to make amends, and grades himself at the end of the day. But he realizes he is a loser--once a convict, always a convict.