Rushes / John Rechy

Overview

Step into the fierce, neon-shadowed underground of late-1970s New York City. Written by trailblazing author John Rechy, Rushes is a raw, unflinching masterpiece of queer literature that captures a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. Set entirely over the course of one intense night, the novel plunges readers into "The Rushes"—a gritty, waterfront leather-and-Western bar where desire, identity, and survival collide.