The Rut

the long version

Set in the North Country of New York State, this inspiring novel explores gay adoption in an entertaining way for both gay and general audiences. Gay adoption is becoming more common every day and has not been fully represented in fiction. Ean is a young gay man who works as a Forensic Case Manager at a social services agency, and has been married for three years to Stacey, an Assistant District Attorney. Stacey feels compelled to adopt a child who Ean names Tur ("Rut" spelled backwards), who is about to be placed in foster care. As the journey with Tur begins, the young family has a fateful encounter with a male bull moose.