Mackle, Elliott

Hot Off the Presses

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ISBN 13:
9781724584618
author:
Mackle, Elliott
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Gay,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.08

Description

Hot Off the Presses by Elliott Mackle is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complex issues surrounding the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Set against the backdrop of racial and sexual politics, the story follows Henry Thompson, a gay newspaper editor, as he navigates his personal life and confronts the challenges of his profession. Henry's experiences are marked by tragedy and tension, including the loss of his lover to AIDS and his own struggles with desire and restraint. When he meets a handsome local athlete at a men's club steam room, Henry finds himself drawn into a complicated web of relationships and moral dilemmas. As he grapples with the demands of his job and the pressures of his personal life, Henry must confront the difficult choices between integrity, propriety, passion, and restraint. With its significant erotic content and salty language, Hot Off the Presses is a compelling and unflinching portrayal of one man's journey towards self-discovery.

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