{"product_id":"the-longest-summer-9781955904735","title":"The Longest Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVictor Adewale is suspected of stealing $10,000 from his mall store, leading to a complicated love triangle with his ex-boyfriend Kyle and fellow mallrat Amory. He turns to his dangerous friend Henshaw for help, but Henshaw has his own secrets that could destroy them all. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clash Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the small town of Abboton, Indiana, life for Victor Adewale has always been a challenging journey. He has had to conceal his true identity as a queer individual, which has led to feelings of isolation and self-doubt. To add to his woes, his employer has accused him of stealing ten thousand dollars from his workplace, making him the prime suspect in a police investigation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to turn his life around, Victor enters into a deal with his stern Nigerian father. He promises to clean up his act, secure a job, and attend grad school in New York on his father's dime. At first, everything seems to be going according to plan. Victor finds a job at a trendy mall store called Hot Topic and begins to build a new life for himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, disaster strikes when $10,000 goes missing from the store under Victor's watch. He becomes the prime suspect in the theft, and his reputation is in shambles. Desperate to clear his name, Victor turns to his secret ex-boyfriend, Kyle, for help. Kyle, who has his own complicated history with Victor, agrees to assist him in any way he can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Victor and Kyle work together to investigate the theft, a bisexual love triangle forms between them and Amory, another mallrat who becomes involved in their lives. Victor and Kyle's relationship is filled with tension and jealousy, as they both struggle with their feelings for Amory. Meanwhile, Victor becomes increasingly certain that Kyle is responsible for the theft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his desperation to find the truth, Victor turns to his dangerous friend, Henshaw. Henshaw is a shady character who offers Victor alternative methods of getting the money he needs to clear his name. However, Henshaw has his own secrets, which could destroy them all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the investigation unfolds, Victor and Kyle find themselves caught in a web of lies and deceit. They must navigate through a complex network of relationships and betrayals to uncover the truth and clear their names. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be devastating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Victor must confront his own demons and come to terms with his true identity. He must also decide whether to trust Henshaw and risk everything he has worked for or to follow his instincts and seek justice on his own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Victor Adewale is a powerful exploration of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of hiding one's true self. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to rise above and overcome obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 258g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 216 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781955904735\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandrine Ogundimu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44429445890298,"sku":"9781955904735","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1691162784879_book.jpg?v=1691267962","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-longest-summer-9781955904735","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}