Luke Hartwell MM

Atom Heart John Beloved
Rainbow Award winner Atom Heart John Beloved chronicles the lives of two boys who become friends at age thirteen. The story is told by eighteen-year-old John, who quietly whispers to his best friend one night in bed, "Do me." This novel is a breathtaking love story and an intense coming of age story that resembles no other book. John's narrative voice is one of the most unique in gay literature. Atom Heart John Beloved is literate, intimate, erotic, and delightful, delivering unexpected moments of grace.

Nathan's Story
Hartwell's Nathan's Story is a powerful follow-up to his Atom Heart John Beloved. While this is a stand-alone work, reading Atom Heart first is recommended. However, if you're thinking this is going to be the same story told from another character's POV, think again! The introduction of an attractive new character, Harper, adds a new dimension to the narrative. Hartwell intertwines the story of Nathan and Harper with the story of Nathan and John while avoiding a rehash of old information. Like the first book, Nathan's Story makes readers think, covers some controversial ground, can produce tears

Stories
Luke Hartwell's three acclaimed short stories, hitherto published individually, appear here in one volume. "Jimmy," "Michael," and "Nothing Strikes Back!" showcase Hartwell's ability to create characters then get inside their head and relate their stories in a voice so accurate you will swear the character is writing the story. "Jimmy" has been compared to "Brokeback Mountain" for its sparse prose and simple power. "Michael" has been called one of the funniest pieces to appear in the gay literary canon. "Nothing Strikes Back" is a newer piece tackling a controversial topic. Together, these stories are a satisfying testament to Hartwell's peculiarly engaging style.