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To Out or Not to Out?
That is the question. In this book Don Strachey PI finds himself investigating the death of a gay activist who has made a disruptable name for himself by outing people.
When John Rutka experiences threats and attacks because of his activities he hires Don for protection but Don is loath to work for John. This is a loathing felt by all in the gay community because John Rutka outs who he pleases, not just closeted gays working against gay interests and HIV provision, but he al ...more
That is the question. In this book Don Strachey PI finds himself investigating the death of a gay activist who has made a disruptable name for himself by outing people.
When John Rutka experiences threats and attacks because of his activities he hires Don for protection but Don is loath to work for John. This is a loathing felt by all in the gay community because John Rutka outs who he pleases, not just closeted gays working against gay interests and HIV provision, but he al ...more
Wow! An incredible read! The mystery held me until the reveal, and even though it is nearly 20 years later the situations are just as relevant today.
((Read in 2009, reread for a challenge in January 2016))
Once more a great mystery with quite a few twists and a final surprise. AIDS, and the plight of the victims and of their partners and relatives is also present. I would have liked more Timothy ''on screen'' ;-). It's good to see also Don's doubts, when he notices that he is using the same ruthless methods of John Rutka, the gay activist (view spoiler) ...more
Once more a great mystery with quite a few twists and a final surprise. AIDS, and the plight of the victims and of their partners and relatives is also present. I would have liked more Timothy ''on screen'' ;-). It's good to see also Don's doubts, when he notices that he is using the same ruthless methods of John Rutka, the gay activist (view spoiler) ...more
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Jordan Lombard
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it was amazing
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