“There's a point at which imagination and memory are pretty much indistinguishable. The further into the past you trace, the more they commingle and become fused. The future, though, is strangely clear, a thing of imagination only. A dimension of a single quality unfelt. The difference between the expectation of the needle and the wound of the puncture.”

Lita faces her future with trepidation. Her brother lies unconscious in the hospital following a brutal attack, her ex-girlfriend has cut off all meaningful communication with her, and now her daughter has gone missing in the middle of an ice storm. The town has pulled together to help find the child but will they be as supportive of Lita's brother when the truth behind his assault comes out? What does Lita's new friend want with her? Will Lita's ex be able to overcome her pain and frustration and move on? Will anyone be able to put the past into context and accept the way things are, the way things will be?

Ian Donnell Arbuckle's Fingerless is a compelling novel featuring an engaging transgender protagonist. This dramatic story examines the frustration and confusion in her life and also offers an insightful and compassionate exploration of gender, relationships, family, and friendship.