VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 23, 2012) - The novel "Without a Testimony" tells the story of struggling sexual and religious identities, and unsatisfied love. Jordan and Brad meet as first semester college roommates in a small isolated Idaho university during the 90's. It's an exciting time of liberal explosion around the world, but slow to ignite among the entrenched conservative values of Idahoans. Tensions irrupt into tragedy in this bitter drama.
When children are denied basic human acceptance from their family, a portion of their soul dies, causing lifelong suffering. In a culture that frequently notes the individual powers of decision, it is difficult to grasp how a community, one family, and a set of friends can overpower the human heart with such a simple tool, rejection. If a child never feels visible, can they develop into adults capable of companionship and love?
Jordan has already spent his adolescent years in hiding, fear-stricken for what everyone already sees; his sexuality glaring against his conservative religious upbringing. The hopelessly optimistic dorm roommate, Brad, learns about the shadowy secret and takes on a supportive role, even in the most difficult of on-and-off periods with Jordan. He finds the grip of his Mormon faith unfathomable. Jordan twists helplessly, only fighting himself. Soon Brad is caught up in the darkness, out of his mind trying to save the friend he has come to love more than anyone before. Their interpersonal struggle will leave them exhausted and changed forever.
Author's website: www.jerodkillick.com
The book can be purchased here:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/123898#longdescr
http://www.amazon.com/Without-A-Testimony-ebook/dp/B006Z3FK9W
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