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While I was burning through the early 80's Marshall Thornton was taking notes--I cannot say enough good things about these three stories and the writing talent of Mr.Thornton --
If you've read and enjoyed classic private detective books like The Maltese Falcon or Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe series you will love Thornton's Mysteries
This is one of the many favorites I highlighted throughout the book:
"If I had any doubts about the threesome, they disappeared as the Quaalude kicked in. It seeme ...more
If you've read and enjoyed classic private detective books like The Maltese Falcon or Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe series you will love Thornton's Mysteries
This is one of the many favorites I highlighted throughout the book:
"If I had any doubts about the threesome, they disappeared as the Quaalude kicked in. It seeme ...more
I really like the voice in these stories. Nick is a compelling character. I also like that this is not m/m. The mysteries weren't very mysterious, but I did enjoy Nick's journey through to the end. On to book two.
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Gritty , Well Written Mysteries
Nick Nowak is an ex cop turned private investigator, after he and his ex were beaten in a gay bashing. He doesn't investigate murders, but somehow they have away of finding Nick.
The setting is the early 80's, so causal sex is prevalent through out the stories. It's fascinating to see life, before AIDS became an epidemic. Well written and fast paced, this is well worth reading. ...more
Nick Nowak is an ex cop turned private investigator, after he and his ex were beaten in a gay bashing. He doesn't investigate murders, but somehow they have away of finding Nick.
The setting is the early 80's, so causal sex is prevalent through out the stories. It's fascinating to see life, before AIDS became an epidemic. Well written and fast paced, this is well worth reading. ...more
Truly gritty saga of a gay PI in Chicago, pre AIDS.
Apr 03, 2012
itmfiddler
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it was amazing
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Apr 16, 2014
JR
marked it as to-read
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Krazykt
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Christina
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