The Randy Collective: A Novel

By Kevin Barry Collopy

Randall Wyatt has buckets of charm, heart-stopping good looks, and a legion of admirers at the university where he's a young, promising assistant professor. But for all the attention, Randall's heart belongs to Archie Dover, a charismatic free spirit with a flair for the dramatic--and a notorious disregard for convention. As their relationship unfolds in the stiflingly conservative town of Appleseed, Illinois - circa 1955 - Randall finds himself caught between his desire for a quiet, harmonious life and Archie's refusal to fit into society's narrow mold. If only Archie could temper his flamboyant theatrics, the couple might stand a chance. But when Archie steps over the thin line of what's socially acceptable, the consequences ripple through their lives, threatening not only his future but also Randall's career and their fragile bond. The Randy Collective is a witty, poignant story that blends humor and heartbreak, exploring forbidden desire and the cost of living authentically in an era that demands conformity--a tale of love, risk, and the limits of freedom in a time when society had little room for difference.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4QPV78K
• ISBN13: 9798309092741
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 389 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"