Reap the Whirlwind, a gay-themed mystery novel by author and columnist Josh Aterovis, was recently announced the recipient of the 2003 Whodunit Award by the StoneWall Society’s Pride in the Arts Literary Awards.
Reap the Whirlwind, a gay-themed mystery novel by author and columnist Josh Aterovis, was recently announced the recipient of the 2003 Whodunit Award by the StoneWall Society’s Pride in the Arts Literary Awards. Reap the Whirlwind (ISBN: 1-932300-05-8), published by Regal Crest Enterprises, LLC, is the second book in Aterovis’ popular Killian Kendall Series which began with Bleeding Hearts. It was officially released May 5, 2003.
“Nothing can stay the same forever. We get in trouble in life when we think it can and will. Everything changes, or as King Solomon said in the Bible and The Byrds sang in the 60’s, to everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. It’s not a particularly easy lesson to learn, or a fun one for that matter. I learned it the summer between high school and college, and my life would never be the same.”
Will's life is changing so quickly he can’t keep up. He's moving out of his parents' home for the first time, changing careers, making new friends, and falling in love with the person he least expected. In the process, he’s also learning a lot about himself. As if he doesn't have enough going on, his life-long best friend dies in what appears to be a drunken accident. But when Will receives a note hinting that it may not have been an accident after all, he finds that he can't rest until he knows the truth. With the help of Killian Kendall and his friends, Will begins an amateur investigation that will result in even more death. Will thought the biggest changes were behind him, but they had only just begun.
Reap the Whirlwind blends a coming-of-age story and gripping mystery with a powerful love story. It is also the winner of two Gay Writers Guild awards.
“Author Josh Aterovis, in this second book of the popular Killian Kendall series, continues to delight readers with his strong characterizations, smooth crafting, and quickly paced scenes. He wraps a believable murder mystery around compassionate portrayals of young men on the brink of adulthood, who are searching for ways to cope with the life changes going on in and around them.” (JustAboutWrite.com, May 2003)
“This roller coaster ride of a book… feels accurate and alive. Above all, the message is clear that love and acceptance of self and others is critical... Highly recommended…” (Midwest Book Review, May 2003)
Josh Aterovis is a twenty-something starving artist from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he lives with his partner, Jon. Aterovis is a pseudonym meaning Black Sheep in Latin. He began writing in 1999. Josh's first book, Bleeding Hearts, was published in 2001. It was named the Best Whodunit of 2002 by the Stonewall Society. Reap the Whirlwind is his second book featuring amateur sleuth, Killian Kendall. He has won numerous awards for his writing and his web site. He has completed four books in the Killian Kendall mystery series and is currently working on the fifth.
Reap the Whirlwind is available directly from the author (http://www.steliko.com/bleedinghearts), from any online bookseller, or through your local bookstore. For a review copy, Press Kit, or to schedule an interview, send an email to BlkSheepProd.aol.com.
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