Happy Independence Day Michael Rupured Books
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A Philip Potter Story
Terrence Bottom wants to change the world. Little does he know the world is already changing, and his part in it won't be what he expects. A prelaw student at Columbia University, Terrence's interests range from opposing the draft and the war in Vietnam, to civil rights for gays, to anything to do with Cameron McKenzie, the rugged blond hanging around the Stonewall Inn. Too bad Cameron bolts whenever Terrence looks his way.
College dropout Cameron McKenzie left tiny Paris, Kentucky, with dreams of a career on Broadway. Although he claims to be straight, he prostitutes himself to survive. Now the Mafia is using him to entrap men for extortion schemes. He's in over his head with no way out--at least not a way that doesn't involve cement shoes and a swim in the Hudson.
Terrence finally confronts Cameron, and they return to the Stonewall Inn during another police raid. But this time the patrons aren't going quietly. While Terrence sees his chance to stand beside his friends and stand up for his beliefs, Cameron sees the distraction of the riots as an opportunity to escape--even if it means walking away from the only man he's ever loved.
First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2014.
Happy Independence Day Michael Rupured Books
Happy Independence Day is another terrific installment in Michael Rupured's trilogy of great reads. If you've read Mr. Rupured's other books in the series, After Christmas Eve and Until November, as I have, and enjoyed them, then you know what to expect--wonderful writing, realistic characters, and a great ride from start to finish. If not, you're in for a treat. People will be talking about this series and Mr. Rupured for a long time to come. Count on it.Product details
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Happy Independence Day Michael Rupured Books Reviews
“When the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter aligns with Mars… then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars... This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius... harmony and understanding; sympathy and trust abounding; no more falsehoods or derisions, golden living dreams of visions; mystic crystal revelation and the mind's true liberation.” ~ Fifth Dimension 'Hair' Aquarius
'Happy Independence Day' by Michael Rupured picks up at the end of ‘No Good Deed’, with Terrance in college and Harold, Phillip's most recent charge, just graduating from high school. The most important things in Terrance's life are to graduate from college and go to law school so he can be in a position to help the oppressed gain independence and respect. At this stage of his life, nothing is more important than achieving those goals. At least, that was the case until he sees Cameron, a handsome, rugged-looking young man across the room in the Stonewall Inn.
For Harold's high school graduation, Philip and his lover, George, give Harold and his best friend, Abigail, a trip to New York City and tickets to see the musical Hair. One of the things Terrance promises Harold is to take him to the Stonewall Inn, a rather run-down establishment, but, other than the token police raids that take place regularly with advanced notice, a safe haven of sorts for homosexuals. The police are paid off by the mob for this courtesy. Harold and his friend are in awe of all the sights and sounds they never would have experienced otherwise. Men dancing together, drag queens in full regalia, women dancing together, holding hands, and drinking, another “courtesy” secured by bribes, since it is against the law to serve liquor to homosexuals.
Cameron can't imagine anyone wanting to be with him in his current circumstances, especially a handsome young man like Terrance. Yet, when Terrance finally approaches him, he can't resist. A chance to be with Terrance is something Cameron doesn't want to miss. When Cameron and Terrance leave, they entrust Harold and Abigail to the care of his friends, Kremma De Kropp, drag queen extraordinaire, and Terrance’s lesbian buddy, Kelsey. It never occurs to Terrance that anything out of the ordinary might happen. However, he is wrong. It's a hot Saturday night and the club is more crowded than ever. When an unscheduled police raid takes place and the officers go beyond obligatory harassment to deliberate destruction of their safe haven, the crowd becomes hostile. Their backs are pushed up against a 'stone wall', and for the first time, they come back fighting.
Michael has done a great job of bringing the characters from the first book into the present of this story. Terrance may be the focus with his love interest being Cameron, but woven in with their romance are real historic events. Michael's writing is smooth and evenly paced. Even though I knew what would take place, I still couldn't put the book down. When I heard about the riots back in 1969, I was appalled that it took violence to achieve change, but I remember thinking “It's about time to call for some respect.” Thanks, Michael, for the brilliant portrayal of Stonewall's legacy.
Originally reviewed at Rainbow Book Reviews.
Terrence is a law student, and wants to change the world. Visiting bars that openly serve gay men leads him to meet Cameron. But Cameron runs from Terrence every chance he gets. Until Cameron meets a lady who whoops him upside the head and makes him see who he really is. He just needs to be with Terrence one time, before he disappears.
This is the second in the Philip Potter series I've read, but it is book 3, I think. There is one I have still to read so am reading them out of order. I don't think it matters too much, though.
Terrence is in New York, studying pre-law and has a wide and varied circle of friends. They spend time at the Stonewall Inn, which is a bar run by the Mafia catering for openly gay/lesbian people along with those who colour outside of the lines. Cameron catches his eye, but runs away all the time. Cameron does have good reason though. Being bait for his Mafia bosses blackmail scam has jaded the man. He knows he doesn't have long left, he is, after all, getting old, but Cameron also knows he needs to get away, before he is made gone and ends up at the bottom of the river with concrete boots.
I really enjoyed this book, but not quite as much as No Good Deed, and I the only reason I can maybe pinpoint, is the crime/thriller element is not here. Its based around the Stonewall Riots of June 1969, the run up and the few days after. So there are are murderous thoughts from some people, but none that take flight. We get how one police officer feels before and after, how two amazing women stand up to the police, how people watching nearby felt. Its very deep, in the emotions that run through it, and I did like that.
Its also a little steamier than No Good Deed, not too much, still very mild, but in keeping with the fact that, times they are a-changing, if albeit slowly.
As well as Terrence and Cameron, we get Philip Potter, and George, his lover; we get Harold and Abigail; we get several other characters too and it gives a huge amount of insight into what happened at Stonewall Inn that fateful night.
It took a long time for things to start moving but many believe this event was the birth of the modern LGBT movement.
As I said, I enjoyed this read, but not as much as No Good Deed, but it still gets....
4 stars.
I didn't know anything about the Stonewall Inn before reading this book, but I'm really grateful to have gained insight into that pivotal time in history, which I can only now see the resonating effects of. Plus, the characters in this story are so charismatic, it's hard not to like them and to care about what happens to them. Their whirlwind through those riotous days at the Stonewall Inn is exhilarating and empowering. I recommend this book to any adult who has a sense of adventure and humor. An interest in social justice and/or American history will make it even better.
Happy Independence Day is another terrific installment in Michael Rupured's trilogy of great reads. If you've read Mr. Rupured's other books in the series, After Christmas Eve and Until November, as I have, and enjoyed them, then you know what to expect--wonderful writing, realistic characters, and a great ride from start to finish. If not, you're in for a treat. People will be talking about this series and Mr. Rupured for a long time to come. Count on it.
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