Dangerous Medicine
Dangerous Medicine by Jeff Stookey is the second edition of a historical fiction novel published by PictoGraph Publishing in 2018. This 352-page book is part of the trilogy Medicine for the Blues and delves into the challenges faced by Dr. Carl Holman, whose career at a prestigious clinic is jeopardized by societal pressures, including those from the Ku Klux Klan. As he navigates the complexities of his professional life while grappling with his identity as a homosexual in a repressive society, the narrative explores themes of compassion and the struggle for authenticity.
In this concluding volume, readers will find a continuation of the touching gay love story set against the backdrop of 1920s Portland, Oregon. The story addresses various unorthodox medical cases, including addiction and child abuse, which compel Carl to confront difficult decisions that affect both his personal and professional life. Dangerous Medicine offers a nuanced portrayal of the LGBTQ+ experience during a tumultuous era, making it a significant addition to the historical romance genre.
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Dangerous Medicine, Book 3 of the trilogy Medicine for the Blues
In a time when homosexuals had to hide their identity, Dr. Carl Holman’s standing with the prestigious clinic where he works is strained to the breaking point by pressures from the Ku Klux Klan, societal expectations to marry and have children, and other forces beyond his control. As his compassion compels him to treat unorthodox cases, involving addiction, birth control, and child abuse, he is pushed to make increasingly difficult decisions about his professional and domestic affairs. Can Carl and those he loves find a way to live authentic lives in this hostile world?
This is Book 3 of Medicine for the Blues, an LGBT historical novel trilogy. Based on extensive period research, Dangerous Medicine continues the exploration of the gay world of 1920s in Portland, Oregon. Set against the dramatic backdrop of this influential era, this final volume brings to a close the touching gay love story that began in Book 1 Acquaintance.
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