Jon Michaelsen's Blog: Ramblings, Excerpts, WIPs, etc., page 43
May 8, 2012
Excerpt - False Evidence: Murder Most Deadly 1
False Evidence: Murder Most Deadly 1 - blurb
What begins as a cursory glance at the high-rise apartment opposite soon becomes something much darker and far more dangerous. For bored accountant, Kevin Mitchell, lusting after gorgeous, muscular, Tony, in the adjacent building, builds into a life changing obsession. When Tony shows up at Kevin’s apartment, bloody and bruised, Kevin offers him instant refuge…and a place in his bed. However, all is not what it seems, and the police draw a different conclusion in their hunt for a violent killer.
Except:
Kevin’s fantasy drew him in more and more. His days at the office began to drag along and often left him exhausted and miserable by the end of the workday. He stopped going out to lunch with Alice, choosing instead to pack a bite to eat in order to end his day at work earlier. His evenings alone and awake ran on to well after midnight. Sleep, when it came, became fits of restlessness until it was time to get up and head to the office. He spent any spare time he had peering out the windows hoping to catch a glimpse of the stranger across the way, always craving just one more look to satisfy his unquenchable thirst before calling it a night.
Within the week, Kevin had purchased a camera and tripod. Five days later, he added a telephoto lens and other items. Before long, he’d amassed a stellar collection of photographs capturing the imagines of an abstracted, young man in his prime and oblivious to the attention he’d reaped from a neighboring high-rise.
The quest for satisfaction consumed Kevin, he all but ignored his responsibilities at work and at home. His actions became irresponsible, even voyeuristic, and ignited desires that he didn’t know he possessed. His boss expressed dissatisfaction with his tardiness and increasing mistakes, but he made excuses for his lack of focus. Friends calling his home found nothing but an answer machine and returned calls never happened. He even gave Alice the cold shoulder when she voiced concern, but Kevin didn’t care. He slipped deeper and deeper into a compulsion he didn’t see, convinced all the while he could stop the spying on his neighbor at any time.
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By early May, Kevin had settled into a routine of spying on the man of his dreams, laying out a daily ritual of surveillance that played against a backdrop of reality. He knew when to catch the guy working out with free-weights in his bedroom, sunbathing on the terrace, or even when the dude might pass before the windows after taking a shower.
So it came as somewhat of a shock when the blinds across the street began opening and closing at irregular intervals and the lights in the apartment burned well into the evening hours two nights in a row. Mr. Adonis roamed freely throughout the penthouse, more frequently without a stitch of clothing on his body. Kevin surmised the man’s companion had gone away for a while on a business trip, or perhaps to visit relatives.
Whatever the case, the idea and new-found impudence to introduce himself to the young man prevailed and Kevin took time off work. He cleaned his home from top to bottom and stowed the camera equipment away. He spent the next few days sunning on the terrace, hoping to catch the guy’s attention, moving the floral canopy out of the way to create a clear view. Kevin’s body was lean and tight, but not as muscular as he was tall. More endowed than most, he filled the tiny swimsuit he sported in hopes of catching the stranger’s attention.
On the third day, Kevin finally received the acknowledgement from the man he’d hoped for. A subtle nod, soon led to a flirtatious smile and movement of the man’s mouth, unable to hear his words Kevin smiled and raised his hands palms skyward. The guy pointed down toward the street, an invitation that Kevin accepted with an upright thumb…
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April 27, 2012
Coming Friday, May 18th, 2012 - False Evidence
False Evidence: Murder Most Deadly 1
Obsession and Lust can lead to murder
(blurb)
What begins as a cursory glance at the high-rise apartment opposite soon becomes something much darker and far more dangerous.
For bored accountant, Kevin Mitchell, lusting after gorgeous, muscular, Tony, in the adjacent building, builds into a life changing obsession.
When Tony shows up at Kevin’s apartment, bloody and bruised, Kevin offers him instant refuge…and a place in his bed. However, all is not what it seems, and the police draw a different conclusion in their hunt for a violent killer.
Will Kevin’s plea of false evidence save him from the horror of a life behind bars?
April 24, 2012
Tails Of The Sea 2: Saving Tirnan by Alex Morgan
I really enjoyed Alex Morgan’s ebook Tails Of The Sea 1: Tail Of The Sea with the introduction of sea captain Andrew and his sea-lover, Tirnan, the merman. This sequel adds further dimention with a trilling adventure for the captain and his crew. A quick-read for those looking for light speculative fiction with sexy attunement!
April 23, 2012
Murder on Camac by Joseph R. G. DeMarco
A very good, well-plotted mystery, though thick reading at times. I was introduced to gay P.I. Marco Fontana in the second book, “A Body on Pine” in the series, which I enjoyed greatly. In fact, I may have enjoyed the sub-plot more than the main plot because author DeMarco has created such an interesting cast of characters, that you want to know more about their lives. Mystery lovers will enjoy reading this novel, not to mention fall in love with Marco Fontana!
April 20, 2012
Chase of a Lifetime by Ryan Field
Chase Of A Lifetime - by Ryan Field
Wow - this novel had me from the beginning pages, with naive and closeted college graduate Jim, running into his best friend’s closeted cowboy father — who confides he’s in a marriage of convenience — and sparks fly as Len lusts after Jim. The instant attraction, awesome sex, hot romance and serious pull of the heart-strings made this gay romance between older/young men work for me. The last third of the novel had me rushing through the pages to see if these two men - with everything working against them and their budding relationship - could survive. I really. really enjoyed this novel!
March 23, 2012
Murder In The Rue Dauphine by Greg Herren
I’m so glad Murder In THe Rue Dauphine was released recently via ebook - as it was the only Chanse MacLeod private-eye, murder-mystery in the series - the one that started it all, no doubt - I had missed out on. This novel sets up the awesome series and fans of Greg Herren will not be disappointed at all; awesome mystery and introduction to such a wonderful cast of characters - especially Chanse and Venus!
January 23, 2012
Some of My Favorite Novels…
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June 19, 2010
Author AJ Llewellyn interviewed me for Dark Diva Reviews...
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March 20, 2010
My new novella coming soon - PRINCE OF THE SEA
Prince Of The Sea
Jonathan Lemke thought spending two weeks on the beach in a romantic cottage was requisite to rekindling the passion of his ten-year relationship. The seaside community ten miles east of Savannah held a special place in his heart since growing up on the island two decades earlier.
The romantic surprise backfires when his partner, Paul, bails and jets off to Chicago to woo a high profile client, leaving Jonathan brokenhearted and alone...until a chance meeting with a mysterious stranger linked to an ancient island legend provides the perfect distraction and a chance at falling in love again.
Island lore or myth? Someone with a grudge knows the secret. An unknown assailant threatened by forces of nature that cannot be explained sets about to expose the island’s mystery once and for all…and he will stop at nothing to avenge his father’s honor, even if he has to kill to prove it.
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