About Handful – The Boyrt at the End of the Rainbow.
A Story of Courage, Friendship, and Finding Your Own Way.
In the crisp spring of suburban Finland, Tuomas Ylivire is on the edge of growing up—and on the brink of something bigger. Armed with nothing but his judo kit, sharp wit, and a rule-breaking spirit inherited from his legendary detective father, Tuomas is ready for anything life throws at him. Or so he thinks.
When the enigmatic Esa enters his world and long-hidden truths begin to surface, Tuomas faces his greatest challenge yet: learning to trust, to love, to accept himself, and to reach out—no matter how high the stakes. As secrets unravel and friendships are tested, the boys discover that while being gay is perfectly normal, being true, open, and happy takes rare courage.
Handful is a modern, heartfelt coming-of-age novel that blends suspense, smart humour, and the messiness of real life into an unputdownable page-turner. With every chapter, you’ll find hope, laughter, and a sense of fulfilment that lingers long after the final page. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what it really means to grow up gay—and to grow into your most authentic, driven self.
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Author Bio:
Janus Lucky (born in Finland, now writing from New Zealand) is the creator of the Pekka Wall mysteries, blending sharp wit, emotional honesty, and a flair for the dramatic.
His first novel, The Birthmark Murders – “Death Is a Cabaret, Old Chum”, introduces Pekka Wall, a Finnish gay editor‑translator in his sixties who’s drawn into a twisting murder mystery across Finland and New Zealand. Its dark humour, critiques of cultural elitism, and theatrical backdrop establish Janus’s bold narrative voice.
His second novel, Handful – A Boy at the End of the Rainbow, is a coming‑of‑age prequel that deepens the emotional stakes and internal lives of characters who appear in The Birthmark Murders.
Meanwhile, the third novel in the series, The Triumvirate Murders – Death As a Business Expense, is in its final stages of editing and poised for release in 2025.
Before turning to fiction, Janus spent decades in digital media as a content writer, producer, and executive. His experiences inform his sharp eye for the absurdities of cultural institutions, which he interrogates through satire and emotional vulnerability.
Janus believes that humour and raw feeling are essential companions — they allow characters (and readers) to dismantle facades, confront contradictions, and find compassion in unexpected places. His stories resist pure genre or polish, instead embracing irony, heartache, and the messy beauty of being human.
Conatct Janus: janus@januslucky.com