Have You Seen Me Katherine — Scott Nelson

Chris and Vyv have always been there for each other. As the only two queer kids in their rural Midwestern town in the early 1990s, they've relied on each other to survive. But their friendship is tested when Vyv runs away to hitchhike to New York and continues to communicate with Chris via a secret email account. Meanwhile, Chris finds a summer job as a handyman for a mysterious survivalist, Albert, who lives off the grid on the outskirts of town. But as Vyv's emails take a darker turn, and Albert's visions for the future become more apocalyptic, Chris faces a choice between the risk of exposure and the thrill of being known.2012 Lambda Literary Awards Nominee, Debut Fiction and Bisexual FictionRefreshingly earnest and artfully wrought, Nelson's debut is a quick, compelling read that warrants a wide audience.-Kirkus Reviews