Patrick C. Notchtree
@pcnotchtree.bsky.social
Author of 7 books: The Clouds Still Hang: #TrueStory of a #gay man. #Apostrophe Catastrophe: ONE rule. A Little Book of #Islam. Maxym: Gay #Russian assassin. In UK.
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. Now he has written about rape, www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
"Maxym dropped down to three hundred metres as he approached the town. As always he felt the sheer exultation of flying."
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
November 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Maxym dropped down to three hundred metres as he approached the town. As always he felt the sheer exultation of flying."
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym. #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller on all formats #booksky
www.maxym.net
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Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Creativity within the Primary Classroom - what does it look like and how can the provision for it be improved? This short read discusses links across the curriculum along with the rationale and examples for teachers. #primaryeducationhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNW52PVY
Reviewer: "Dancing With Panthers by Patrick C. Notchtree offers an enthralling account of the roller-coaster life and adventures of young, handsome, keenly intelligent, and sexually insatiable Mark Martin over four years in his tumultuous life."
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reviewer: "Dancing With Panthers by Patrick C. Notchtree offers an enthralling account of the roller-coaster life and adventures of young, handsome, keenly intelligent, and sexually insatiable Mark Martin over four years in his tumultuous life."
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reviewer: What is unusual and interesting is the character's location in Russia, and although his flawless English is spoken in Italics, we read his native speech and see his view of his Russian culture through his eyes.
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Reviewer: What is unusual and interesting is the character's location in Russia, and although his flawless English is spoken in Italics, we read his native speech and see his view of his Russian culture through his eyes.
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
"He spotted the green spine of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. Mark was rather taken with the character of the boy Stephen Dedalus. Mark wished he were real and could meet him."
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www.dancingwithpanthers.com
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"He spotted the green spine of James Joyce's 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'. Mark was rather taken with the character of the boy Stephen Dedalus. Mark wished he were real and could meet him."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
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"Max was everything he wanted to be, fearless, accomplished, so attractive. Fedor wanted Max so badly." Fedor thinking about Maxym Ivanov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
"Max was everything he wanted to be, fearless, accomplished, so attractive. Fedor wanted Max so badly." Fedor thinking about Maxym Ivanov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. #booksky
www.maxym.net
Reviewer: "Dancing with Panthers appeals to readers who are interested in coming-of-age stories and homosexual relationships between males."
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www.dancingwithpanthers.com
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www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Reviewer: "Dancing with Panthers appeals to readers who are interested in coming-of-age stories and homosexual relationships between males."
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www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
November 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reader: It s not an easy read, but it s such an important one. Thank you for your bravery in sharing it.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint.
Sixty years later, he examines rape and tries to find a way to cope with the aftermath of the trauma.
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
Reviewer: This is a rollicking good book packed with action and a real page-turner. Maxym is quite as unbelievable as James Bond, and almost as bullet-proof, and none the worse for that; he is an equally engaging figure with a private life that rivals 007's. #booksky #books
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reviewer: This is a rollicking good book packed with action and a real page-turner. Maxym is quite as unbelievable as James Bond, and almost as bullet-proof, and none the worse for that; he is an equally engaging figure with a private life that rivals 007's. #booksky #books
www.maxym.net
www.maxym.net
'There was the smart green Cortina. Mark looked at it, hardly believing this was happening.'
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
'There was the smart green Cortina. Mark looked at it, hardly believing this was happening.'
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. Of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
"This is, as you always say, a psychopathic killer without conscience, quite literally a devil." Maxym Ivanov to Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"This is, as you always say, a psychopathic killer without conscience, quite literally a devil." Maxym Ivanov to Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But he has a dark side; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller .
www.maxym.net
Peter produced a knife, it snapped out of its handle with a sharp click. "You won't be so pretty very soon."
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Peter produced a knife, it snapped out of its handle with a sharp click. "You won't be so pretty very soon."
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 Mark Martin is a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: What struck me most was how honest and unflinching your perspective is, and how you handled such a heavy subject with both clarity and compassion.
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
October 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Reader: What struck me most was how honest and unflinching your perspective is, and how you handled such a heavy subject with both clarity and compassion.
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
In 1963 the author was raped at knifepoint by three of his peers. The effect was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky
www.limebury.com/users/myrape/
Reviewer: It remains for me a thoroughly compelling read, the twists and turns managed skilfully enough to keep me reading into the small hours just to find out how the book ends
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reviewer: It remains for me a thoroughly compelling read, the twists and turns managed skilfully enough to keep me reading into the small hours just to find out how the book ends
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym;
www.maxym.net
Reviewer: "Sexuality is a sensitive, confusing topic. There is nothing black and white about this matter, so Mark's journey is great for readers to engage with the matter safely and reassure themselves that they are not alone."
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reviewer: "Sexuality is a sensitive, confusing topic. There is nothing black and white about this matter, so Mark's journey is great for readers to engage with the matter safely and reassure themselves that they are not alone."
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Max's admiration for Putin diminished. "I thought Putin was going to rebuild Russia, mend the economy and restore Russian prestige in the world. It's not looking that way. And remember, Hitler started on the gays before he turned on the Jews." Maxym Ivanov, speaking in 2013.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
October 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Max's admiration for Putin diminished. "I thought Putin was going to rebuild Russia, mend the economy and restore Russian prestige in the world. It's not looking that way. And remember, Hitler started on the gays before he turned on the Jews." Maxym Ivanov, speaking in 2013.
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
"I like the forest, hidden by all the trees. I feel safe there. It's quiet and cool, even on a hot day. You can hear birds but not people. It has lots of different moods. You get like this sunlight through the trees making patterns. Tommy to Mark)
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Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
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October 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"I like the forest, hidden by all the trees. I feel safe there. It's quiet and cool, even on a hot day. You can hear birds but not people. It has lots of different moods. You get like this sunlight through the trees making patterns. Tommy to Mark)
#booksky
Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
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Book website: www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reviewer: "Not what was expected when I started reading but it soon became compulsive. Well worth reading. You won’t want to put it down!"
#booksky
www.maxym.net
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www.maxym.net
October 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Reviewer: "Not what was expected when I started reading but it soon became compulsive. Well worth reading. You won’t want to put it down!"
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Reviewer: "Mark is a relatable character. Anyone who has faced significant life changes, loneliness, and newfound responsibilities as an adult can easily empathise with his struggles and feelings."
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www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
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October 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Reviewer: "Mark is a relatable character. Anyone who has faced significant life changes, loneliness, and newfound responsibilities as an adult can easily empathise with his struggles and feelings."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reader: It’s not just a personal account of unimaginable trauma, but also a thoughtful exploration of rape in its many forms beyond gender and beyond statistics.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint . The effects was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky www.limebury.com/users/myrape
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint . The effects was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky www.limebury.com/users/myrape
October 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Reader: It’s not just a personal account of unimaginable trauma, but also a thoughtful exploration of rape in its many forms beyond gender and beyond statistics.
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint . The effects was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky www.limebury.com/users/myrape
In 1963, aged 17, the author was gang raped at knifepoint . The effects was traumatic and lifelong. #booksky www.limebury.com/users/myrape
"As usual, Max, you are so sensible about things. Except risking your life." Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller
#booksky
www.maxym.net
October 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"As usual, Max, you are so sensible about things. Except risking your life." Stepan Bodrov.
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Maxym is a beautiful, loving and lovable young #Russian #gay man. But there's a dark side to Maxym; he's a merciless #killer. An #awardwinning, #pageturning thriller
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Pip said, "Do you know the hymn, Eternal father, strong to save?"
"We sing that at school," said Mark. Then, more subdued, "I mean I used to."
The captain shook his head. "You sing it for them."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
"We sing that at school," said Mark. Then, more subdued, "I mean I used to."
The captain shook his head. "You sing it for them."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Pip said, "Do you know the hymn, Eternal father, strong to save?"
"We sing that at school," said Mark. Then, more subdued, "I mean I used to."
The captain shook his head. "You sing it for them."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
"We sing that at school," said Mark. Then, more subdued, "I mean I used to."
The captain shook his head. "You sing it for them."
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
Reviewer: "I found myself deeply moved by Maxym's struggles, both internal and external, and gained an even deeper perspective on the complexities of identity and survival in oppressive environments as a result."
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
September 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reviewer: "I found myself deeply moved by Maxym's struggles, both internal and external, and gained an even deeper perspective on the complexities of identity and survival in oppressive environments as a result."
#booksky
www.maxym.net
#booksky
www.maxym.net
Reader: "A compelling read from multiple aspects."
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong ...
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong ...
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Reader: "A compelling read from multiple aspects."
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong ...
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com
In 1961 chance leads teenager Mark Martin to be a rent boy with a group of men. But one stands out and as Mark gets older they become #lovers. But of course it all goes wrong ...
#booksky
www.dancingwithpanthers.com