Midnight at the Cinema Palace

Set in 1990s San Francisco, Midnight at the Cinema Palace is a vibrant coming-of-age novel that follows Walter Simmering as he explores love, identity, and friendship amidst a city on the brink of change. Through his relationships with a dynamic couple and a filmmaker living with HIV, Walter's journey is filled with both humor and depth, capturing the spirit of queer culture and a fading era. With a nostalgic lens and sharp storytelling, this debut delves into the complexities of self-discovery and the allure of a city in transition.