Martin and John

In Dale Peck’s compelling debut, "Martin and John," the titular characters repeatedly encounter each other in diverse settings—from a trailer park to a high-end jewelry store and even a barn in Kansas—against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. Their shifting identities reveal a nuanced exploration of loss and desire during this tumultuous era, creating a fragmented yet profound love story. This novel, the first in the Gospel Harmonies series, intricately delves into the relationship between individual identity and the complexities of the postmodern world.