Richard Dante: 4 books

In the not too distant future, the world is threatened with drought and starvation. Washington’s elite are invited to a mysterious gala at a giant old movie house. There, they become part of the entertainment, and meet the Primagnon, a more-than-human-being, who offers...The Alternative.

Brilliant young scientist, Dr. Warren Peace, appalled by war and violence, sets out to bring peace to the world. His solution is a gas called PAX. With the support of the President, and despite opposition by Pentagon hawks, and death threats, he PAXifies the Middle East. In a tragic turn, Warren’s PAX guinea pig, former sociopath Roger Cooper takes over and eventually pacifies the world

Despite the hazards of being gay in the 1960s, best friends Danny Armaugh and Rob Olsen become lovers. Gay marine Olsen, wounded in Vietnam, receives the Medal of Honor. Discovered at a UC Berkeley talent show, dynamic singersongwriter Armaugh comes out on TVs MEET THE PRESS. Millions of fans turn against him as the two join the gay rights movement and help pass the Consenting Adults Bill.

For centuries the Good Fairies of Neverneverland have used their magic to push worthy humans to power and fame. Then, in 1982 they send their emissary, Oberon, to contact George Bertram Potter, a brilliant political science graduate student. What follows is a lighthearted romp though the halls of show business and politics.