Join our New York City group for an engaging and unfiltered evening of community and conversation at our upcoming Book Club! We’re diving headfirst into Gretchen Felker-Martin's explosive trans-horror novel, Manhunt, exploring its bold themes of gender identity, survival, and queer resilience. It’s a fantastic opportunity for queer and ally professionals across the design, construction, and real estate industry to connect beyond the job site, exchange dynamic perspectives, and build lasting friendships. Whether you read every page or just skimmed the highlights, pop in for meaningful discussions, warm company, and a welcoming environment to share your thoughts.
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What To Expect
Bold Discussions :: Deep-dive into trans identity, survival themes, and genre-bending horror with fellow queer and ally professionals.
A Safe & Open Space :: Share your authentic hot takes, critiques, and favorite moments without holding back.
Meaningful Connections :: Meet peers from across the design, construction, and real estate industry who love a good page-turner.
Vibrant Energy :: Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at The LGBT Center surrounded by your Build Out Alliance family.
About The Book
Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin is a visceral, post-apocalyptic horror novel that redefines queer survival. In a world decimated by a virus that transforms anyone with high testosterone levels into feral monsters, trans women Beth and Fran hunt the infected in the New England wilderness to harvest their organs for estrogen. Along the way, they must navigate not only the threat of the infected, but also hostile factions of trans-exclusionary radicals hellbent on their destruction. Blending brutal body horror with profound warmth and wit, the story delves into bodily autonomy, solidarity, and the trans experience under extreme adversity. It is a fiery, uncompromising exploration of community and resilience that will leave readers talking long after the final page.
About The Author
Gretchen Felker-Martin is a genre fiction author, horror writer, and film critic whose work sharply examines bodily autonomy, gender, and violence. Based in Massachusetts, she has earned critical acclaim across literary and horror communities for her visceral storytelling and unapologetic trans perspectives. Her writing frequently tackles heavy thematic terrain with sharp prose, dark humor, and tender humanity. Beyond Manhunt, her fiction and essays have appeared in numerous publications, solidifying her voice as a standout in contemporary queer literature.
Still have questions?
Reach out to Tommy Guerra at tguerra@buildoutalliance.org with questions or for more information.
About Book Club
The Build Out Alliance book club brings members of our community together, from avid readers to short-story dabblers, around many queer voices captured by the written word. Our meetings include open and honest conversations about each book, where we welcome all critiques and opinions. Many of these books are an opportunity to educate ourselves about queer history and identity, often linked to some of the most pressing issues we face today. Book Club’s range of selections intentionally promotes insight into a wide spectrum of topics, identities, and stories within the queer community.