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The Pearl Trilogy #2
The Seventh Wave
For Jad and Luke it was a summer of love. Of sweltering thunderstorms and salty fresh oysters. Of afternoons spent diving naked through the warm tropical waters, and nights spent laying on the wet sand wrapped in each others’ arms beneath the southern stars. But if the two young men were certain of anything other than their love for each other—it was that summer couldn’t last forever.
As Jad begins his medical studies in faraway Sydney, Luke joins the Royal Flying Doctors as a pilot, attending to medical emergencies in remote outback Australia.
Will the temptations of the city, the allure of a handsome new friend, and his dream of becoming a doctor tear Jad away from Luke forever?
Or will the beautiful but harsh Australian Outback finally decide the fate of the two young friends and lovers?
As Jad begins his medical studies in faraway Sydney, Luke joins the Royal Flying Doctors as a pilot, attending to medical emergencies in remote outback Australia.
Will the temptations of the city, the allure of a handsome new friend, and his dream of becoming a doctor tear Jad away from Luke forever?
Or will the beautiful but harsh Australian Outback finally decide the fate of the two young friends and lovers?
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 5, 2011
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About the author
Geoffrey Knight
75 books351 followersGeoffrey Knight is the author of more than 30 gay fiction novels, novellas and short stories, ranging in genre from gay adventure, gay romance, gay suspense and gay comedies.
The heroes of Geoffrey's books love to spend their time jumping off the page, seeking lost treasures, unraveling mysteries or falling in love.
Geoffrey is the recipient of two Rainbow Awards including Best Mystery Winner and Best Overall Gay Fiction Runner-up. His work has been featured in several anthologies including Best Gay Erotica 2013, and he appeared as Guest of Honor at the inaugural Rainbow Con in Florida, 2014.
Geoffrey has worked in advertising, politics, journalism and event management, but nothing is as fun as telling stories. He lives with his partner, their young daughter and their small furry family in a rambling old house in North Queensland, Australia, where the paint is fraying and life is good.
You can find everything you need to know about Geoffrey and his books at— https://linktr.ee/authorgeoffreyknight
The heroes of Geoffrey's books love to spend their time jumping off the page, seeking lost treasures, unraveling mysteries or falling in love.
Geoffrey is the recipient of two Rainbow Awards including Best Mystery Winner and Best Overall Gay Fiction Runner-up. His work has been featured in several anthologies including Best Gay Erotica 2013, and he appeared as Guest of Honor at the inaugural Rainbow Con in Florida, 2014.
Geoffrey has worked in advertising, politics, journalism and event management, but nothing is as fun as telling stories. He lives with his partner, their young daughter and their small furry family in a rambling old house in North Queensland, Australia, where the paint is fraying and life is good.
You can find everything you need to know about Geoffrey and his books at— https://linktr.ee/authorgeoffreyknight
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February 4, 2011
4.5 Stars
Its taken me much deliberation for figure out how I feel about this book and honestly, I’m still not completely sure. I loved it and I hated it, but I empathized with the protagonist and even though he was a bit of a dimwit in this story, I still loved him. He’s like a recalcitrant child: I loved him, but I kind of wanted to smack him too.
This book begins shortly after the last one ended with Jarrah (Jad) Yindi and Luke Lawson best friends, young and in love. However, after a summer of blissful togetherness, Jad has to go; he’s going to be a doctor, he needs to move, go to college in Sydney, and leave everything and everyone he knows, in search of his own dream. His life will now become a continuous cycle of classes, work, and new friends. One friend in particular, Brandon, enters his life and throws Jad into a tailspin of conflicting emotions. He loves Luke, but Luke is far away in Darwin and Jad is in Sydney; their lives are now very different and aside from regular phone calls, are not intertwined any longer. Hence, Brandon becomes a temptation, one rife with guilt and confusion for Jad.
While Jad is off living his life though, Luke is similarly moving on with his own, without Jad. He has joined the Flying Doctors; he’s flying planes and saving lives. He has become an every day hero.
When a storm comes in while Luke is soaring above the Arnhem Land, after rescuing a small child from a poisonous snake bite, his aircraft is lost. His whereabouts are unknown, his survival is questioned and if Jad wants to find his best friend, his love, then he’ll have to transverse miles of uncharted territory, abounding with dangers, and led by Aborigine man who calls him a soft bugger and speaks in little more than riddles.
This book was a journey for Jad, not just through the Arnhem Land, but for himself. It was a self-discovery for his character on who he really was and who he loved. Jad is still young in this book and he doesn’t have many life experience under his belt. He’s still living his life in a series of what ifs on love and opportunities and it takes him until the very end to realize that maybe he already had what he always wanted.
As I said before, I loved it and I hated it. I laughed and I cried, and I can’t wait for the next one.
Its taken me much deliberation for figure out how I feel about this book and honestly, I’m still not completely sure. I loved it and I hated it, but I empathized with the protagonist and even though he was a bit of a dimwit in this story, I still loved him. He’s like a recalcitrant child: I loved him, but I kind of wanted to smack him too.
This book begins shortly after the last one ended with Jarrah (Jad) Yindi and Luke Lawson best friends, young and in love. However, after a summer of blissful togetherness, Jad has to go; he’s going to be a doctor, he needs to move, go to college in Sydney, and leave everything and everyone he knows, in search of his own dream. His life will now become a continuous cycle of classes, work, and new friends. One friend in particular, Brandon, enters his life and throws Jad into a tailspin of conflicting emotions. He loves Luke, but Luke is far away in Darwin and Jad is in Sydney; their lives are now very different and aside from regular phone calls, are not intertwined any longer. Hence, Brandon becomes a temptation, one rife with guilt and confusion for Jad.
While Jad is off living his life though, Luke is similarly moving on with his own, without Jad. He has joined the Flying Doctors; he’s flying planes and saving lives. He has become an every day hero.
When a storm comes in while Luke is soaring above the Arnhem Land, after rescuing a small child from a poisonous snake bite, his aircraft is lost. His whereabouts are unknown, his survival is questioned and if Jad wants to find his best friend, his love, then he’ll have to transverse miles of uncharted territory, abounding with dangers, and led by Aborigine man who calls him a soft bugger and speaks in little more than riddles.
This book was a journey for Jad, not just through the Arnhem Land, but for himself. It was a self-discovery for his character on who he really was and who he loved. Jad is still young in this book and he doesn’t have many life experience under his belt. He’s still living his life in a series of what ifs on love and opportunities and it takes him until the very end to realize that maybe he already had what he always wanted.
As I said before, I loved it and I hated it. I laughed and I cried, and I can’t wait for the next one.
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November 1, 2011
4.5 stars rounded to 5. I feel like this story just tore me apart and waited until the last minute to put me back together. Book two is just as beautifully written as book one, but the emotions go deeper this time and I am so completely attached to these two characters that I want book three NOW!!
Jarrah and Luke are separated when Jarrah goes to uni to begin his medical studies. Luke stays behind and works on getting his pilot's license to fulfill his dream of joining the Royal Flying Doctors as a pilot.
For the first time Jarrah is exposed to a larger and much different world. And there is the handsome American, Brandon, offering things that Jarrah had thought were out of his reach. When Luke goes missing in a plane crash, Jarrah rushes home and sets out to find him with the help of an Aborigine elder. I loved this part. The thought that native peoples have a stronger connection to Mother Earth than we can even conceive of is so intriguing and inspiring.
I won't spoil the story for you, but Jarrah has some difficult choices to make and it is uncertain what he will choose until the end of the story. His last words in the book were a bit of a shock for me, but not unwelcome. I hope Geoffrey Knight doesn't make us wait too long for part three of the trilogy!
Jarrah and Luke are separated when Jarrah goes to uni to begin his medical studies. Luke stays behind and works on getting his pilot's license to fulfill his dream of joining the Royal Flying Doctors as a pilot.
For the first time Jarrah is exposed to a larger and much different world. And there is the handsome American, Brandon, offering things that Jarrah had thought were out of his reach. When Luke goes missing in a plane crash, Jarrah rushes home and sets out to find him with the help of an Aborigine elder. I loved this part. The thought that native peoples have a stronger connection to Mother Earth than we can even conceive of is so intriguing and inspiring.
I won't spoil the story for you, but Jarrah has some difficult choices to make and it is uncertain what he will choose until the end of the story. His last words in the book were a bit of a shock for me, but not unwelcome. I hope Geoffrey Knight doesn't make us wait too long for part three of the trilogy!
September 3, 2016
Originally read 25/Jan/2012
After finishing The Pearl, the first book in this trilogy I was immediately compelled to begin this, the second book. Because these stories and the way they are written allowed for nothing else. They are beautiful and profound and wonderful!
And Billy Shakespear made me laugh out loud! His voice was too, too perfect!
Now I just have to wait until I can find book 3.
11/May/2014 (Re-read for the 2014 Re-Romancing Favorites Challenge) - Still love Billy! On second read, I did want to smack Jad upside the head once or twice! ;)
I still haven't been able to find book 3 on its own. I do resent having to re-purchase Book 1 and Book 2 in order to access Book 3, Firestick.
After finishing The Pearl, the first book in this trilogy I was immediately compelled to begin this, the second book. Because these stories and the way they are written allowed for nothing else. They are beautiful and profound and wonderful!
And Billy Shakespear made me laugh out loud! His voice was too, too perfect!
Now I just have to wait until I can find book 3.
11/May/2014 (Re-read for the 2014 Re-Romancing Favorites Challenge) - Still love Billy! On second read, I did want to smack Jad upside the head once or twice! ;)
I still haven't been able to find book 3 on its own. I do resent having to re-purchase Book 1 and Book 2 in order to access Book 3, Firestick.
September 16, 2011
This story gets better and better. Jad goes off to University in Sydney where he gets pickpocketed and then befriended by an American student, Brandon. Luke decides to become a pilot and fly for the Doctor service. Jad gets very close to Brandon and there is an emergency that brings Jad home. The secondary characters play a larger role in this story with Jad's parents and Billy Shakespear leading the way.
Once again the language is beautiful. This is making me want to visit Oz even more!
All I can say is WHEN will we get part III?
Once again the language is beautiful. This is making me want to visit Oz even more!
All I can say is WHEN will we get part III?
November 26, 2011
Still piecing my shattered emotions together, loved it!
February 3, 2011
Oh my god, now this is unforgettable! I laughed, I cried, and laughed again. A brilliant continuation of the Pearl Trilogy, I'm almost scared to read the final piece of the story. We have seen Luke and Jad grow from boys into men, friends into lovers, and wow that last page....
March 22, 2012
Way too short.
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