Theology, criminology, and romance crash head-on in controversial first novel from Jeffery Rogers, now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.

Jeffery Rogers, NCTE Achievements in Writing finalist, releases his controversial first novel through Lulu.com. Adam's Apple weaves the no-so-straight tale of Kevin Spivey; computer genius, reformed thug, and possible lunatic on the verge of full emotional meltdown. How far would you go for love? Now available through Amazon.com and in-store at Barnes and Noble.

(PRWEB) January 26, 2004

How far will you go for love? Kevin Spivey has asked himself that question a lot over the last few days. He's killed New Orleans' heaviest crime boss to ever wear mismatched socks, laundered close to $4 million in dirty assets, and disappeared from the face of the American landscape.

He would be happy to have pulled off the perfect crime, but Kevin has some more obstacles in his way. All flights out of Washington, D.C., are grounded under the heaviest storm to hit in close to a decade. Mykal Odadjian, his one and only love might be on the way. Of course, Mykal might not forgive Kevin for his past infidelities, and could have the FBI along for the ride. He’s also got the Chicago cartel to worry about; he made his fortune selling them hot credit cards, and they’d be more than willing to turn his staged fatality into a reality.

Kevin, faced with all the possible obstacles that would snap most men in half, faces an even worse possibility: is he losing his mind, or has his best friend from childhood been using him as a puppet for even darker purposes? As he waits for his future to unfold, Kevin has to face the demons of his past, demons that pushed him away from the straight and narrow, demons that could very well cost him his soul.

Adam’s Apple (ISBN 1-4116-0346-X) is Jeffery Rogers’ first full-length novel. He was a 1991 NCTE Achievements in Writing finalist, then went on to earn his B.A. in political science and history from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1996. Born and raised in West Virginia, he now resides in North Carolina and divides his time between Rocky Mount and Ocean Isle Beach.

Jeff says, “I got tired of fighting to get recognition from major publishers. Most houses don’t want to touch a first time novelist, so I decided to shop around for self-publishing venues. Lulu.com made the most sense and satisfied my DIY ethic inspired by the likes of Ani Difranco, Henry Rollins, and Jello Biafra. This isn’t the Great American Novel, but this beats a lot of what passes for good fiction nowadays on the bookshelves.”

"This isn't high minded fiction," Jeff continues. "I want this novel to hit like a cheap punch and draw attention like dark lingerie under white clothing. This isn't for lonely romantics wanting something to occupy time on the beach. Adam's Apple is for everyone who feels cheated that the great social revolt that rippled though society in the early 1990's ended up co-opted and commercialized. This is for Marilyn Manson fans who work a suit and tie day job. This is for everyone who almost got pushed too far and had the common sense to hang on."

Adam’s Apple is now available for US$15.98 at Amazon.com and in-store at Barnes and Noble. Jeffery intends to set out on a book-signing and promotional tour from April through August, 2004. He maintains a weekly update on http://www.arclightomnimedia.com, his home website to promote his writing.

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