Murder
Most Gay by John Simpson
A serial killer is targeting gay men, preying on them in popular bars and
parks. Assigned to the case, rookie cop Pat St. James feels all too close to
the victims. He's gay and firmly in the closet at work. The fact that he's
sent undercover as a gay man is a stroke of irony.
Pat and his fellow cop, Hank, are hanging out in bars, trying to get a lead
on the killer. At the same time, Pat's looking for Mr. Right – juggling
three men, hoping he'll find the perfect match for himself. He picked up
Bill at a bar, Dean's a longtime friend … and in yet another ironic twist,
his partner, Hank, is also gay and on the list of possible beaus.
As the killer continues to rampage, strangling and raping his victims, Pat
has to focus on his work and hope that his personal life survives the
stress. But when his hopes and dreams for happiness overlap with the
investigation, Pat may be headed for big trouble.
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Price: 11.99
Length: 220
Publication Date: May 15, 2008
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Echo Magazine
Reviewed by Bob Lind 4
Stars - ««««
This is the first novel by author Simpson, whose bio reveals that his
knowledge of police procedure and federal agents come from past experience.
Would have liked to see the two main characters fleshed out a bit more, in
terms of their past and families, which I think he
could have done a good job with, based on how he developed the characters in
this relatively short novel. There are sexually explicit passages,
justifying the categorization as an "erotic
novel," but those passages actually add to the development of the character
and aren't the slightest excessive in context of the storyline. An
impressive debut, and I am looking forward to the follow-up novel (which his
website says is "Task Force," out next month). Four stars out of five.
White Crane Journal
Reviewd by Steven LaVigne June 2008
When John Simpson contacted me about reviewing his
mystery novel, Murder Most Gay, he was concerned that it wasn’t appropriate
for readers of White Crane, because its an “erotic thriller.” I assured him
that I’d still like to read it, and could determine its value later. I’m
glad I did, because Murder Most Gay is a delicious, entertaining
contribution to the great tradition of cop and detective tomes.
The book is told in first person by Pat St. James. Fresh out of the Academy,
he finds himself sharing coffee and donuts with his superior officer on
nightly patrols. That is, until evidence shows up that a serial killer is
targeting gay men, attracting prey at bars and cruising areas and leaving
their violated bodies all over town. Finding himself attracted to Dean, a
successful investment banker, Pat finds himself in the difficult position of
keeping his sexuality hidden at work. That is, until he and fellow gay
rookie Hank are assigned to the case. The book draws the reader deeper into
this intriguing case, as the murderous rampage reaches an almost epic nature
before it’s concluded.
John Simpson has a method for storytelling that keeps the reader
consistently at the edge of their seat. This is tough to put down. He even
pays homage to the writers of classic thrillers, by creating descriptive
sequences that are for example, remnant of the manner in which, Elizabeth
Short, known as the Black Dahlia, was discovered in Hollywood. When he’s
writing erotic passages about the sexual relationships Pat has with three
different men, he’s created a tone similar to the manner Judith Rossner took
in her terrific novel, Looking for Mr. Goodbar.
Erotically charged, but absorbing as well, I think Murder Most Gay is a
sexy, intelligent and thought-provoking novel about the world we live in and
the difficulties the men in blue face on a daily basis.
Romance Junkies
MURDER MOST GAY by John Simpson is a thrilling and erotic murder mystery. I
really enjoyed the realistic look at the police force and the insight I
gained into what life must be like for minority cops is fascinating. The
author does a great job of shedding light on the homophobic and racist
attitudes that are prevalent among the police. The plot held my interest and
having all the events described by Patrick gave the story a very personal
significance.
Reviewed by Christina
