{"product_id":"book-2rte","title":"Pioneer Winter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second book in the Pioneer series, which catalyzed one of Russia's largest-ever crackdowns on LGBTQ+ representation, continues the story of star-crossed gay lovers 20 years after meeting at summer camp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYurka and Volodya first meet in 1986 during summer at Pioneer Camp—and it's there that they grow closer and closer, despite the fear and consequences of their illegal attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second book in the internationally bestselling series, Yurka, now a professional musician and conductor, is on tour in Kharkiv when Volodya goes to find him to reexamine their shared past. In \u003ci\u003ePioneer Summer\u003c\/i\u003e, their story unfolds from Yurka's perspective—and in this touching sequel, we venture into Volodya's upbringing and manhood as he reckons with his own gay identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToggling between 1986 and 2006, \u003ci\u003ePioneer Winter\u003c\/i\u003e furthers the story of these star-crossed lovers and the romance that builds between them over the years. Cowritten by a Ukrainian–Russian duo, the series became a runaway TikTok sensation and #1 bestseller in Russia, reaching such heights of popularity that Putin stepped in to ban it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow their story continues in \u003ci\u003ePioneer Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, a heartfelt romance that will transport English readers to another place and time—and is a testament to love's enduring bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67951232614704,"sku":"BD2rte","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/2rte-Square-cover.webp?v=1792101631","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-2rte","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}