The Boy in the Book

by Tom Nussbaum

When a thirty-something retired Microsoft millionaire is confronted by a homeless teenager, their lives are dramatically changed. The unlikely pair finds itself in a relationship based on suspicion and distrust. However, an unexpected series of events quickly changes the dynamics of their relationship. Jon and Rick are thrown into a world of unraveled mysteries, exposed dark secrets, and sexual deceptions. To solve these mysteries, the two embark on an odyssey that catapults them from a Seattle bookstore to the back rooms of the gay porn industry and home again. Along the way they learn, to their surprise, that Jon's father, mother, and Rick's best friend, Jay, are all involved in the deceit and lies.

By journey's end, however, they piece together the puzzle, and uncover the shocking truth about the past, come to understand the present, and foresee the future. But more important, they discover the surprising identity of "the Boy in The Book.

207 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2004

Reviews

[Steve Iman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is a caring teacher with a commitment to mentoring younger guys coming out. He manages the ethical issues wetl and develops solid relationships with people. Mysteries thrown in.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jon is an 18 year-old runaway living on the streets of Seattle. Rick is a thirty-something micosoft millionaire who's just retired. When the two meet, they change each other's lives and begin to unravel a number of mysteries.

While this book reads fast and has some charming moments, it seemed to get too fantastic towards the end for me straining my incredulity a bit too far.

Still, overall it's not a bad read and provided you're willing to suspend disbelief enough, it's a good story.