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The Little Death (Henry Rios Mystery, #1)

Michael Nava

Start date: April 1, 2014

Finish date: April 30, 2014

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Apr 27, 2014 Deanna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, mystery, 20th-century-classic

Although it is somewhat dated by being written in the 80's, this is still a compelling read. The MC is a disillusioned public defender who wants more but doesn't know more of what. He is openly gay, He meets Hugh in jail. He meets Hugh out of jail.

The premise of the book centers around Henry's involvement with Hugh. I did not feel the love there, but definitely felt the attraction. It may have been for Hugh. It may have been for Henry's lost values. It may have been that Hugh reminded Henry of ...more

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Oct 26, 2014 Susana rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4.5 stars
Henry Rios is a man with a moral code who believes in justice and doing good. But working as a public defender has slowly eroded his faith in the system. After meeting handsome and obviously in distress Hugh Paris and failing to help him, his faith deserts him for good and he drops out of his job. So when Paris turns up at his door asking for help, Henry cannot help falling for him. Their blooming relationship finishes abruptly: Paris is found dead, deemed a suicide by the police. Henry ...more

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Oct 29, 2013 Averin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: life-writing, mysteries, gay-romance

Subtle and perfect, with all the basics of a film noir, so just like a Raymond Chandler novel, there's no happily ever after. ...more

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Sep 08, 2013 Marge rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m, mystery, historical

I thought the book had a good mystery and interesting characters. I really liked that Henry kept going on despite all the obstacles, both because he wanted to do the right thing and because he wanted justice for his friend. I look forward to reading more about Henry in the following books of this series.

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