{"title":"Russell J. Sanders","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussell J. Sanders crafts engaging narratives that resonate with young adult readers, blending contemporary themes with authentic emotional depth. His stories often explore identity, personal growth, and the challenges faced during adolescence, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on relatable characters and compelling plots, Sanders' works offer both entertainment and insight. Fans of thoughtful young adult fiction will find his books both accessible and thought-provoking, making them a meaningful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"special-effect-by-russell-j-sanders-9781627989114","title":"Special Effect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraduating senior, theatre lighting wunderkind, and closeted gay, Nick Fortunati volunteers with The Streetwise Players in the dark corners of The Laughton, a creepy old movie palace decorated in Grand Guignol style. But his father wishes Nick would use his intellect and his scholarship to become a biotech engineer and earn a prosperous living for his future family. Nick loves his dad and wants to please him, but he dreams of a career in theatre. And he wants a male lover. Unfortunately, his homophobic father won't approve of either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Nick's at his loneliest, out of the corners of the theatre and into his life comes trouble-laden Steve Stripling, a man with little memory of his past other than his name. Meanwhile, Nick's introduced to the dashing Wash Vitek and is torn between the two men. His situation is further complicated because he doesn't know if Wash is gay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick resolves to solve the mystery surrounding Steve and help the young man recover his memories, even though by doing so, he risks losing the first love he's ever found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial Effect\u003c\/em\u003e by Russell J. Sanders is a captivating tale of dreams, identity, and love tangled in the mysterious corridors of a historic theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127407587564,"sku":"9781627989114","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781627989114-special-effect.jpg?v=1786002209"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/russell-j-sanders.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}