Beneath Angel's Wings

Bullied, secretly gay and friendless, with little love or support from his parents, seventeen year-old Adam has reached his breaking point. Fortunately, just as he’s about to take the irrevocable last step, he meets Angel, who shows him another path.

Angel’s life is challenging enough and he has no time to take on other people’s problems, but when he recognizes Adam’s desperation, he can’t turn away. On the spur of the moment, he becomes the younger boy’s protector and introduces him to a new group of friends who help Adam develop the strength and self-confidence to confront and overcome his fears.

The two boys from different backgrounds have little in common, yet their friendship helps them both move toward achieving their dreams. Angel embarks on a road to independence while Adam finds his first love. Then, just when things can’t get much better, Adam faces his worst nightmare and has to make a life-altering choice.

This coming of age novel about a gay teen contains themes that may not be appropriate for readers under fifteen years of age such as attempted suicide, physical and verbal bullying, discussions of including safe sex, and potentially offensive language. .