Hunter is a Christian. Hunter is the man next door. Hunter Carlisle is gay. At 26 years old, Hunter Carlisle has a successful sales career, a devoted girlfriend, and rock-solid faith. He also guards a secret torment: an attraction to other men. When a career plunge causes muscle tension, Hunter seeks relief through Gabe Hellman, a handsome massage therapist. What begins as friendship takes a sudden turn and forces the two friends to reconsider the boundaries of attraction. Along the road to self-discovery, Hunter's secret is exposed to the community. Now Hunter must face the demons of his past and confront his long-held fears about reputation, sexual identity, and matters of soul. A story of faith, fire and restoration, Between These Walls braves the crossroads of love and religion to question who we are and who we will become. "Herrick will make waves...with this tale that explores the uneasy intersection of Christianity and homosexuality." -- Publishers Weekly "With Between These Walls, John Herrick has crafted an engaging, inspirational story with a resounding message about faith, matters of the heart and above all, inner peace." -- Edge Media Network " John Herrick] wants readers to feel the conflict and turmoil that Hunter feels. And he performs a service by giving Hunter the 'traditional' male qualities -- athletic, popular, masculine -- that illustrates his point that anyone can be gay." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch