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The Summer of My Discontent is a tapestry of tales delving into
life as a gay teen in a small Midwestern town. Dane is a
sixteen-year-old runaway determined to start a new life of daring,
love, and sex-no matter the cost to himself, or others. His actions
bring him to the brink of disaster and only those he sought to prey
upon can save him. Among Dane's new found "friends" are a young
male prostitute and the local grave robber who becomes his despised
employer. The boys of A Better Place are back-Ethan, Nathan,
Brendan, and Casper are once again dealing with trouble in Verona,
Indiana. Drought and circumstance threaten their existence and they
struggle together to save themselves from blackmail, financial
collapse, and temptation. Brendan must cope with anonymity after
being one of the most popular boys in school. Casper must face his
own past-the loss of his father and the fate of his abusive
brother, who is locked away in the very hospital of horrors from
which Brendan escaped. Letters from his brother force Casper to
question his feelings-is Jason truly a monster or can he change?
Dark, foreboding, and sexy-The Summer of My Discontent is the tale
of gay teens seeking to find themselves, each other, and a better
place.
WWII. 1942. Will's brother is fighting the war in the Pacific, but
Will is forced to remain behind. Will takes his brother's place in
the academic world of Indiana University, where he meets two
students and two soon-to-be-legendary men who will change his life
forever. Will thought he was the only boy attracted to other males,
but when he sneaks into Professor Kinsey's marriage course he
realizes his mistake. Will meets Ben, who he suspects is not unlike
himself. When his suspicions are confirmed, the pair begins an
awkward, halting relationship of self-discovery and love. Will is
shocked that Negroes attend IU. He's leery and afraid of Adam, but
becomes ashamed of his prejudice when he comes face-to-face with
the discrimination Adam faces daily. Together, Will, Adam, and a
powerful ally join to subtly and surreptitiously integrate IU. But,
just as changes for the better come, Will is faced with prejudice
much closer to home, prejudice that can only be banished by
tragedy. A Will to Triumph is a story of friendship, ignorance,
fear, and the power of knowledge and love to make the world a
better place.
Elijah has a dream-to follow in the footsteps of his brothers and
make the VHS football team. But, for Elijah it's an uphill battle.
Unlike his tall, muscular brothers, Elijah is small and weak, but
he pushes on, determined to realize his dream. Elijah's faith is a
source of comfort and strength, but when his new pastor begins to
preach out against gays, Elijah feels increasingly unwelcome. While
his church seems increasingly un-Christian, Elijah is exposed to
the gay boys of Verona-boys who care about each other and reach out
to those in need. Why are those who are called abominations acting
more Christian than the Christians? When Elijah admits to himself
that he is gay his faith is weakened. His belief is further shaken
when he becomes sick. Is it a punishment from God? How could God
create him gay and then punish him for it? As Elijah's troubles and
doubts increase, a very special boy comes into his life and helps
him find his way. Elijah learns that much of what he has been
taught in church is wrong, but that he shouldn't turn his back on
his beliefs. He learns that sometimes, those who present themselves
as moral leaders are anything but. They are the Antichrists.
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