David Talamantes

Live to Tell: a Nightmare on Gay Street David Talamantes

David Talamantes reveals, in this powerful and compelling story, the devastation that occurs when personal demons collide with the allure of glamour, sex, and status. This story provides hope to any addict-gay or straight-that it is possible to break the stronghold of an addiction and lead a rich, loving, drug-free life.-Michael Raitt MA, LMHC, Therapist, Seattle, WA (www.michaelraitt.com) In 2002, David Talamantes was in a floundering relationship with his long-time partner and was overwhelmed by the sense that life was passing him by. Longing for happiness, both men agreed to date others, but it was a decision that nearly cost David his life. When David met Seth in an online chat room, he thought he'd met the man of his dreams. Falling madly in love, David's life transformed overnight. Inducted into Seth's bewitching life of circuit parties, club drugs, and sex, he unknowingly stumbled into the web of a nefarious underworld of drug dealers and criminals who held mysterious secrets. In Live to Tell, David reveals his existential battle for his life, trying to evade and uncover an invisible network of esotericism while battling drug addiction and trying to make sense of the enigma that engulfed his world. To survive, he needed to overcome his worst enemy-himself. This story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in overcoming the gripping addiction of a seemingly enchanting lifestyle.