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Dec 18, 2009
Ami
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In this 2nd book of the series, Henry Rios was asked by a friend to defend a gay-teenager accused of killing another teenager. In the course of the book, the kid claimed his innocence, and he ended up with suicide attempt in jail -- which dismissed the case. This happened, like, on the first half of the book. However, it turned out that there were more to it because the actual killer was still out there and closer to Henry that he might know it. I enjoythis book very much; there is still this mo
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I like how this series moves forward through years, rather than just months or weeks between books. It allows for a sense of growth and the passage of time.
In this story, it's been three years since The Little Death, and my favorite attorney, Henry, is about to take on a hopeless case in which the suspect maintains his innocence while the real killer moves around in the background.
Henry also meets Joshua, a young man who's already living with HIV, but will light up Henry's life. Josh's parents ...more
In this story, it's been three years since The Little Death, and my favorite attorney, Henry, is about to take on a hopeless case in which the suspect maintains his innocence while the real killer moves around in the background.
Henry also meets Joshua, a young man who's already living with HIV, but will light up Henry's life. Josh's parents ...more
May 03, 2014
Antonella
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it was amazing
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henry-rios-mysteries-challenge
4.5
The missing half star in this perfect gay mystery is because of the (view spoiler). ...more
The missing half star in this perfect gay mystery is because of the (view spoiler). ...more
Have to say, Henry's romance with Josh was pointless and unrealistic. But at least Josh came out to the world about being gay and in love with Henry. The main criminal case wasn't satisfying. Henry couldn't do much for Jim Pears, which was sad. I was glad when this book ended!
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The book was very well written.
May 30, 2011
Bellis
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deckare,
glbt-characters
Jun 16, 2011
Shanna
marked it as wishlist
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m-m,
contemporary-mystery
Mar 22, 2013
Steve Leonard
marked it as to-read
Apr 08, 2013
Sylvia
marked it as on-my-reader
Jun 30, 2013
Shanna
marked it as owned
Dec 02, 2013
Shadowspawn
marked it as to-read
Aug 15, 2016
Christina, but with tea
marked it as of-interest
Jul 08, 2019
Tracey
marked it as to-read
Mar 08, 2020
Cornelia
marked it as to-read
