Don’t Say Gay in Tranquility Bay!

If you've ever been bullied or stood by helplessly watching it happen, this novel is your next must read. If you were once a bully, or helped someone else to bully, this book offers redemption. If you stood by then but wonder now if you can make a difference, Don't Say Gay in Tranquility Bay! will bring you inspiration. High school juniors Nick and best friend Penny are attacked by bullies on campus who start internet rumors they're both gay. Things seem bleak when a video of Nick being stripped followed by his boxer shorts flying from the school flagpole hits the internet, goes viral, and threatens to become a full-blown scandal.

But the situation really deteriorates when one of the bullies turns into a psychotic killer.

Don't Say Gay in Tranquility Bay! is a suspenseful thriller, a modern coming-of-age tale about the dangers surrounding today's teens. Taut and compelling, it tackles the grim issue of bullying with biting, sometimes savage humor. A raw, compelling story, it brings to mind the works of S.E. Hinton and John Irving.

Intended for mature readers, Don't Say Gay in Tranquility Bay! is not recommended for children or the very sensitive. CAUTION: People bullied in their teens report being triggered by the frank language, and the brutal, horrific behavior of the bullies. Seriously, you've been warned.