The Last Californians
Will be published approx. on 26. January 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
202 pages
978-1-64603-835-0 (ISBN)
Description
Tony, a film student in 1970s California, learns love isn't simple-- and desire is rarely straightforward. First seduced by his roommate's fiancé e, the captivating Isabel, and then by her impossibly handsome fiancé, Grant, Tony must confront not only the tangled emotions of those around him, but also his own sexual identity and the life he truly wants to lead. What begins as playful exploration quickly exposes jealousy, repressed desire, and hidden truths at the heart of Isabel and Grant's relationship. Over the semester, Tony's secret affairs build toward a tense and unforgettable climax: a Valentine's Day wedding that threatens to unravel the web of love, lust, and betrayal he has been navigating. The Last Californians is a daring, intimate exploration of desire, identity, and the complicated truths of the human heart.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Raleigh
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-64603-835-0 (9781646038350)
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A native of California's Mendocino Coast, Lee Patton has enjoyed life in Colorado for decades. His fiction and poetry have been widely published and his plays produced nationwide. His sixth novel, Fresh Grave in Grand Canyon, was launched in 2022. His first poetry collection, In Disturbed Soil, appeared in fall 2021. His first novel, Nothing Gold Can Stay, was a Lambda Awards finalist. He received an M.A. in Fiction from the University of Denver's Writing Program and enjoyed fellowships from Breadloaf, MacDowell Colony, the Anderson Center, and UCross.