The New Boy by Dusk Peterson
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TITLE: The New Boy
AUTHOR: Dusk Peterson
PUBLISHER: CreateSpace
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Review by British Bull Dog
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BOOK BLURB:
Running a business seemed a simple enough matter: you learned what the patron wanted, and you forced an employee to satisfy his needs. Then along came the new boy.
Now the centuries-old system of male prostitution in the Kingdom of Vovim is in danger of being overturned in favor of a new way of doing business. But will the young man who is carrying out this revolution be able to keep himself from repeating history?
"The New Boy" can be read on its own as a stand-alone novella. It is also the first story within "Whipster," the first volume in the Michael's House series. Male friendship and gay love intertwine in this multicultural historical fantasy series based on the Edwardian Era, a time when society seemed as stable as ever, though it was about to be turned topsy-turvy.
BOOK REVIEW:
My first question is, why is Dusk Peterson giving this story away for free? It’s as good, if not better, than many I’ve paid good hard cash for.
The ex-prostitute Michael is a fascinating study in inscrutability. We see him through the eyes of his friend Janus, an upper-class gentleman, who believes he has a duty to fight against sexual immorality. Yes, one is right to question why he would be friends with Michael. But that’s only the start of the puzzle. A most enjoyable, and beautifully crafted complex puzzle of male friendship it is, too.
History is shown to be repeating itself by the ingenious use of the depiction of a boy bouncing a rubber ball against a wall. Each time it’s a different boy.
Like Janus, I was uncomfortable about the idea of boys being used in a brothel. But Michael’s House, both the story and the building, are far more than just that. Tease away the outer layers, and a whole fascinating world of triumph over tragedy emerges. Yes, there are references to under-age prostitution, but caring, nurturing and redemption are far more important themes.
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