Hope in a Time of Dying

1994: A medical breakthrough is on the horizon, but for those already living with HIV, it may not come soon enough.

For Hope Winterfield, the AIDS epidemic is no longer just a distant tragedy-it's at her doorstep. When her brother, Robert, a cosmetic surgeon, faces the devastating realities of the disease, she steps in to help him hold together his collapsing practice, his complicated relationships, and his fading hope.

But Robert's struggles extend beyond his diagnosis. His husband, Cody, is charming yet manipulative, threatening everything Robert has built. His business partner, Anthony, is fiercely loyal but hides secrets of his own. Meanwhile, Robert's increasingly erratic behavior adds another layer of mystery to the turmoil, pulling him further from those who love him. Hope not only fights for her brother but must also confront the unresolved wounds of her past. As she balances the needs of her husband, Ben Maxwell, and their three children, she continues to navigate her strained relationship with their mother, whose love comes with unspoken expectations. Caught between duty and old resentments, Hope must finally face her own hurt and regrets, reckoning with the love and loss that have shaped their fractured family.

Just as all seems lost, a groundbreaking treatment offers a sliver of hope. But will Robert live long enough to see it? And will love, family, and loyalty be enough to weather the storm?

A poignant, deeply human novel set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic, Hope in a Time of Dying explores resilience, redemption, and the power of love and family in the face of unimaginable loss.

Perfect for readers of The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai, And the Band Played On by Randy Shilts, and Borrowed Time: An AIDS Memoir by Paul Monette.

Author: Len Leatherwood
Publisher: Red-Tailed Hawk Publishing
Published: 04/29/2025
Pages: 278
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d
ISBN: 9798218382889

About the Author
Leatherwood, Len: - Len Leatherwood is an award-winning author of flash fiction and memoir, a multiple Pushcart Prize nominee, and a nationally recognized writing instructor. She is also a dedicated blogger, consistently sharing her daily musing on her "20 Minutes a Day" blog (almost) every day since 2011.