"Fingerless" by Ian Donnell Arbuckle is a compelling novel featuring a transgender protagonist

CLAREMONT, Calif. - Jan. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- On January 12, 2014, Pelekinesis will release Ian Donnell Arbuckle's Fingerless, an engaging story featuring a transgender protagonist in a story that examines the frustration and confusion in her life and also offers an insightful and compassionate exploration of gender, relationships, family, and friendship.

Lita faces her future with trepidation. Her brother lies unconscious in the hospital following a brutal attack, her ex-girlfriend has cut off all meaningful communication with her, and now her daughter has gone missing in the middle of an ice storm. The town has pulled together to help find the child but will they be as supportive of Lita's brother when the truth behind his assault comes out?  What does Lita's new friend want with her? Will Lita's ex be able to overcome her pain and frustration and move on? Will anyone be able to put the past into context and accept the way things are, the way things will be?

Fingerless by Ian Donnell Arbuckle will be released January 12th, 2014 by Pelekinesis and will be available from Small Press Distribution, Baker & Taylor, Bertrams, and directly from the publisher's website.

The page at Pelekinesis for supplemental material is here: http://pelekinesis.com/catalog/ian_donnell_arbuckle-finge...

Reviews:

“The latest from Arbuckle (Stumble Down the Mountainside) is a novel of disfigurement and refigurement...The book includes strong writing throughout...a worthy overall effort.” - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“Fingerless expresses the angst that the gender-switching heroine feels as self- destructive thoughts mingle with moments of simple happiness...Fingerless succeeds in examining the subject of gender transformation on a personal level, rather than as a set of sociological talking points.” - FOREWORD REVIEWS

“FINGERLESS is about a surprisingly normal transgender protagonist. A satisfying read.” - NOTANOTHERBOOKREVIEW

About the author

Ian Donnell Arbuckle has been writing and publishing for a few years, now. His stories have appeared in the magazines MungBeing, Open Wide, Full-Unit Hookup, Rage Machine, and Bewildering Stories, among others. Fingerless is his third novel and isn't much like the others. He lives with his wife and son in Richland, Washington.