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Rhys Ford
Feb 17, 2013 rated it it was amazing
I have had the honour of reading this novella by Josh prior to its release and with the full disclaimer of professing my deep, abiding affection and worship for Josh's writing, I wanted to jot down a few praises for this book.

Regardless of said affection, Blood Red Butterfly is a fantastic jump back into the world of Josh's writing. Having been gone on a self-imposed semi-hiatus, Lanyon returns to us with an exciting, complicated tale of gay men struggling through cultural differences and with l
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Karan
Feb 19, 2013 rated it it was amazing
In counterpoint to the saying, 'a picture is worth a thousand words,' each page of this little story leaves the reader with an immediate bold, vibrant, if sometimes harsh, image. And even though romance is expected, it’s not often easy and never taken for granted. As with any great love story, sacrifices must be made. Brilliant.(less) ...more
Ije the Devourer of Books
Feb 18, 2013 rated it really liked it
Josh Lanyon is one of my favourite mystery writers and I am slowly but surely making my way through his catalogue.

I am also a great fan of graphic novels and manga, and so to have a murder mystery story which involves a mangaka (manga artist) is brilliant.

This is a good story. Homicide detective Ryo Miller is investigating the murder of a witness whose testimony put Torres (a gangster) away in jail. Torres now released is some how involved in this murder but has a strong alibi. Kai Tashiro is t
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Claire
Feb 22, 2013 rated it it was amazing
I loved this book. Different than his usual but I don't think Josh could write a bad book. I'll be reading this one again. ...more
Grandmat
Feb 21, 2013 rated it it was amazing
I just wish it was longer. Lanyon never disappoints.
Susan
Feb 18, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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JustJen "Miss Conduct"
Feb 18, 2013 marked it as to-read
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Mistral
Feb 18, 2013 marked it as mm-to-read
Diana
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Carlita Costello
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Apr 24, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 15, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: mm-romance
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Jun 16, 2013 rated it liked it
Shelves: ebook, mystery
Allison
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Jun 19, 2013 rated it liked it
Shelves: mm-romance, fiction, gay
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Alison
Aug 05, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: my-e-things, queer, lgbtq
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Dec 04, 2013 marked it as to-read