Gay U.S. Marine Battles Inner Demons in New Book
Former U.S. Marine, Arthur Blauefee, travels to an exotic Brazilian resort as the guardian for both the young man he longs for, and the young man's lover. The trio weathers betrayal, sensual temptation, kidnapping, and murder before their life-changing journey ends.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2008 -- Fans of novelist Nick Nolan have been hungry for his next page-turner. In "Double Bound" (ISBN 9781439207253, Little Eden Press, 2008), the sequel to Nolan's award winning novel "Strings Attached", the author satisfies his readers by thrusting the sexy men of Ballena Beach into a world of splendor, peril, temptation, and betrayal.
A dazzling resort is rising on a pristine Brazilian island, where it will offer lavish suites, world-class casinos, and Pentagon-worthy security. Since matriarch Katharine Tyler has invested her remaining fortune there, she sends her nephew Jeremy with his lover, Carlo Martinez, and their bodyguard, former U.S. Marine Arthur Blauefee, to meet with the island's owner, and to assess the resort's progress. But what should be a safe, relaxing getaway proves to be the most frightening experience of their lives.
First, the trio enjoys the exotic, heated beat of Rio de Janeiro. But after arriving on the island, they succumb to the charms of a trickster known as "el Gigante," then are tested by sensual temptation, kidnapping, murder, a mandate from the U.S. State Department, and an unexpected double-cross, with Aunt Katharine playing puppet master before getting tangled in her own strings.
Rather than offer his readers only the anticipated sequel, Nolan also explores Arthur's troubled past--from his abuse-filled youth to his precarious years as a gay U.S. Marine; then he takes them to Brazil, where Arthur is challenged to heroism, while agonizing between love and duty and his crippling personal demons. Ultimately, "Double Bound," like "Strings Attached," intertwines and entangles each character's unspoken longings and unfulfilled dreams...until the nail-biting climax, followed by the poignant epilogue.
Critics are hailing the rich character portrayals, powerful psychological depth, and serpentine plot twists of Nolan's newest book: Richard Labonte of "Book Marks, Q Syndicate" declares, "...a complex, compelling story...it entertains on every level." Amos Lassen of "Literary Pride" states, "…this is the kind of read that will haunt you." And Rich Wiesenthal of "Diversity Rules Magazine" says the novel "…would make incredible cinema (that) would keep you on the edge of the seat while your popcorn grew cold." As a bestselling author of Gay Fiction, Nolan is sure to gain even more fans with this gripping tale of selflessness, selfishness, regret and redemption.
Nick Nolan lives in Los Angeles with his partner and their two beloved dogs. His first novel "Strings Attached" reached #1 in Gay Fiction on Amazon.com, then stayed in the Top 10 for over 300 days; "Strings Attached" was also named "2006 Book of the Year for Gay/Lesbian Fiction" by ForeWord Magazine.
"Double Bound" (ISBN 9781439207253, Little Eden Press, 2008) can be purchased through Amazon.com and Baker & Taylor. For more information, visit www.nick-nolan.com. Publicity contact: ReaderViews.com. Review copies available upon request.
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