Nickel Fare

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A novel of youth, yearnings and a little too much freedom. It is the story of a young gay man who must navigate a landscape of dangers: sex trafficking, drugs, stabbings and toxic relationships. New York City in 1971 is the gritty, iconic setting for this story of desperate situations and ultimately, gay manhood. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger was never more true than in this novel. Some graphic sexual scenes and strong language.

SKU 90559102


Author: Dominic Ambrose

Date of Publication: April, 2012, revisions 2020
Book Size: 6 x 9 inches, 233 pages
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 978-0983056812

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A novel of youth, yearnings and a little too much freedom. It is the story of a young gay man who must navigate a landscape of dangers: sex trafficking, drugs, stabbings and toxic relationships. New York City in 1971 is the gritty, iconic setting for this story of desperate situations and ultimately, gay manhood. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger was never more true than in this novel. Some graphic sexual scenes and strong language.

SKU 90559102


Author: Dominic Ambrose

Date of Publication: April, 2012, revisions 2020
Book Size: 6 x 9 inches, 233 pages
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 978-0983056812

*Ships in 5-7 business days

MORE ABOUT NICKEL FARE

We follow Nicangelo, the young protagonist of Nickel Fare through his journey of trials in this modern Pilgrim’s Progress through the boroughs of New York City and into the countryside of Puerto Rico. This sometimes dark story is filled with humor and hope that eventually uplifts the character as well as the reader in a meaningful and inspirational way. 

Some praise for Nickel Fare:

“Ambrose’s gorgeous slice of life is rendered with such detailed devotion and inner accuracy that it comes out as though brand new.”

- Felice Picano, Lambda Pioneer Award winning author 

“I liked this book so much I have to reread it to get the flavor and taste fully again, such was the delight.”

- Roy Chaudoir, author

“He pulls the reader in on the first page and does not let him go.”

- Amos Lassen, Literary Pride