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Death Claims (Dave Brandstetter, #2)

Joseph Hansen

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Jun 26, 2014 Irina rated it really liked it

Shelves: gay, adult, mystery, lena-rec

“I told myself all that's wrong with us is misunderstanding. That's not good, but it's not the worst. The worst is not having anyone to have a misunderstanding with. It's not ecstasy. But it beats nothing. So —I came home.”

I marvel at Hansen's writing. But in this instalment I felt more connected to Dave Brandstetter's personal life rather than the mystery itself. And craved much more of it. In those rare moments when we get to see a glimpse into the heart of our PI, I empathised with his ev ...more

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Oct 24, 2013 Alexandra rated it it was amazing

Shelves: lgbtq, mm, suspense

I'm absolutely tickled about Brandstetter's final line! And I was truly guessing right up to the villain's monologue. Quite a ride. ...more

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Jan 13, 2014 Averin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mysteries, gay-romance

I can't put my finger on why the structure/style bothered me in this and not in the previous book. All those parts of speech fulfilling other roles. After a while what seemed really clever just wears one down. ...more

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