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![]() | The Front Runner (1974) (The first book in the Front Runner series) A novel by Patricia Nell Warren |
First published in 1974, The Front Runner raced to international acclaim - the first novel about gay love to become popular with mainstream.
In 1975, coach Harlan Brown is hiding from his past at an obscure New York college, after he was fired from Penn State University on suspicion of being gay. A tough, lonely ex-Marine of 39, Harlan has never allowed himself to love another man.
Then Billy Sive, a brilliant young runner, shows up on his doorstep. He and his two comrades, Vince Matti and Jacques LaFont, were just thrown off a major team for admitting they are gay. Harlan knows that, with proper training, Billy could go to the '76 Olympics in Montreal. He agrees to coach the three boys under strict conditions that thwart Billy's growing attraction for his mature but compelling mentor. The lean, graceful frontrunner with gold-rim glasses sees directly into Harlan's heart. Billy's gentle and open acceptance of his sexuality makes Harlan afraid to confront either the pain of his past, or the challenges which lay in wait if their intimacy is exposed.
But when Coach Brown finds himself falling in love with his most gifted athlete, he must combat his true feelings for Billy or risk the outrage of the entire sports world - and their only chance at Olympic gold.
In 1975, coach Harlan Brown is hiding from his past at an obscure New York college, after he was fired from Penn State University on suspicion of being gay. A tough, lonely ex-Marine of 39, Harlan has never allowed himself to love another man.
Then Billy Sive, a brilliant young runner, shows up on his doorstep. He and his two comrades, Vince Matti and Jacques LaFont, were just thrown off a major team for admitting they are gay. Harlan knows that, with proper training, Billy could go to the '76 Olympics in Montreal. He agrees to coach the three boys under strict conditions that thwart Billy's growing attraction for his mature but compelling mentor. The lean, graceful frontrunner with gold-rim glasses sees directly into Harlan's heart. Billy's gentle and open acceptance of his sexuality makes Harlan afraid to confront either the pain of his past, or the challenges which lay in wait if their intimacy is exposed.
But when Coach Brown finds himself falling in love with his most gifted athlete, he must combat his true feelings for Billy or risk the outrage of the entire sports world - and their only chance at Olympic gold.
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Hardback Editions
December 1995 : Hardback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-9641099-1-3 / 978-0-9641099-1-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Wildcat Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
January 1984 : Hardback
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January 1974 : Hardback
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1974 : Hardback
| Title: The front runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-688-00235-8 / 978-0-688-00235-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Morrow Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
2001 : Paperback
| Title: the front runner Author(s): patricia nell warren ISBN: 0-9651931-6-0 / 978-0-9651931-6-0 (USA edition) Publisher: quality paperback book club Availability: Amazon More details... |
June 1996 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner: A Novel Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-9641099-6-4 / 978-0-9641099-6-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Wildcat Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1995 : Paperback
| Title: The front runner. Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren Publisher: Unknown Availability: Amazon More details... |
May 1992 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-452-25437-X / 978-0-452-25437-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Plume Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 1992 : Paperback
| Title: Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-452-26828-1 / 978-0-452-26828-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Dutton Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
December 1991 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: Warren Patricia Nell : Front Runner (Plume) Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-452-26392-1 / 978-0-452-26392-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
August 1990 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-85449-133-3 / 978-0-85449-133-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Gay Men's Press Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 1988 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Warren Patricia Nell ISBN: 0-452-26072-8 / 978-0-452-26072-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Plume Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
1979 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-553-13607-0 / 978-0-553-13607-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Bantam Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
January 1978 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren Publisher: Bantam Availability: Amazon More details... |
January 1977 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: THE FRONT RUNNER Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren Publisher: Bantam Availability: Amazon More details... |
1977 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-553-10806-9 / 978-0-553-10806-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Bantam Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
November 1976 : Paperback
| Title: Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren ISBN: 0-552-10286-5 / 978-0-552-10286-5 (UK edition) Publisher: Corgi Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1975 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren Publisher: Bantam Availability: Amazon More details... |
January 1974 : Paperback
| Title: The Front Runner Author(s): Patricia Nell Warren Publisher: Bantam Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
1996 : Unknown
| Title: THE FRONT RUNNER Author(s): Patricia Nell WARREN Publisher: Beverly Hills (1996) Availability: Amazon More details... |
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