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REVIEW: Unspeakable Acts, by Jackson Marsh

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Unspeakable Acts - Jackson Marsh - Clearwater Mysteries

Title: Unspeakable Acts Series: The Clearwater Mysteries Book Three Author: Jackson Marsh Genre: Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay Publisher: Self Pages: 263 Reviewer: Maryann, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book “Death will come da capo, suddenly silent, and you will not hear your final applause. Fail us, and you die.”  Blackmail, a death threat and an opera. The Clearwater Foundation is to be launched with a charity gala at the City Opera House where Archer’s old friend, Cadwell Roxton, is to star. But Roxton has a dark secret. He will be murdered during his performance unless he exposes Lord Clearwater’s homosexuality.  Archer’s lover, Silas enlists the help … Read more

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Review: Migration Flash Fiction Anthology

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Migration

Title: Migration Series: Queer Sci Fi Annual Flash Fiction Contest Author: Various Genre: Speculative Fiction LGBTQ+ Category: LGBTQ+ Publisher: Other Worlds Ink Pages: 256 Reviewer: Linda Tonis, Paranormal Romance Guild Get It On Amazon About The Book MI-GRA-TION (Noun) 1) Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. 2) Movement of people to a new area or country in order to find work or better living conditions. 3) Movement from one part of something to another. Three definitions to inspire writers around the world and an unlimited number of possible stories to tell. Here are 120 of our favorites. Migration feaures 300-word speculative flash fiction stories from across the … Read more

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REVIEW: Jon’s Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case, by A.J. Sherwood

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Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case

Title: Jon’s Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case Series: Jon’s Mysteries Case 1 Author: A.J. Sherwood Genre: Mystery LGBTQ+ Category: Gay/Bi Publisher: Self Pages: 309 Reviewer: Pat Get It On Amazon About The Book A psychic without an anchor. A student in trouble. A shooter on the loose. I’m Jonathan Bane, a licensed psychic who consults for the police. I routinely help the police put the bad guys away and, for that reason, the criminal world doesn’t like me much. People like to take a swing at me, or go stabbity, or try for a gun. It makes for interesting times. My psychic ability prevents me from handling anything electronic—and I do … Read more

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REVIEW: Twisted Tracks, by Jackson Marsh

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Twisted Tracks - Jackson Marsh - Clearwater Mysteries

Title: Twisted TracksSeries: The Clearwater Mysteries Book twoAuthor: Jackson MarshGenre: MysteryLGBTQ+ Category: GayPublisher: SelfPages: 257 PagesReviewer: Maryann Get It On Amazon About The Book Part two of The Clearwater Mysteries, this story continues directly from ‘Deviant Desire.’  An intercepted telegram, a coded invitation and the threat of exposure. Viscount Clearwater must once again put his life on the line to defend his reputation. The mystery is complicated by the arrival of a new servant experiencing the confusion of first gay love, and Archer’s feelings towards his recently fired footman.   Deviant forces are at work as Archer’s enemies plot to expose his homosexuality and bring him down. Only the bonds of … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT/GIVEAWAY: Deviant Desire, by Jackson Marsh

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Deviant Desire review - Jackson Marsh

Jackson Marsh has a new gay historical mystery out, book one in the Clearwater Mysteries: Deviant Desire. The Victorian East End lives in fear of the Ripper and his mission to kill rent boys. Silas Hawkins, nineteen and forging a life on the streets could well be the next victim, but when he meets Archer, his life changes forever. Young, attractive and rich, Archer is Viscount Clearwater, a philanthropist, adventurer and homosexual. When Archer suspects the Ripper is killing to lure him to a confrontation, he risks his reputation and his life to stop the madman’s murders. Every man must play his part, including Silas. A mashup of mystery, romance … Read more

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RELEASE DAY REVIEW: Deviant Desire, by Jackson Marsh

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Deviant Desire review - Jackson Marsh

Title: Deviant DesireSeries: The Clearwater Mysteries Book OneAuthor: Jackson MarshGenre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Historical (London 1888)LGBTQ+ Category: MM pairing (rich/poor, older/younger by 10 years)Publisher: James CollinsWord Count: 100KReviewer: Maryann Get it On Amazon About the Book The Victorian East End lives in fear of the Ripper and his mission to kill rent boys. Silas Hawkins, nineteen and forging a life on the streets could well be the next victim, but when he meets Archer, his life changes forever. Young, attractive and rich, Archer is Viscount Clearwater, a philanthropist, adventurer and homosexual. When Archer suspects the Ripper is killing to lure him to a confrontation, he risks his reputation and his life … Read more

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REVIEW: Fresh Kill, by Adam Carpenter

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Fresh Kill - Adam Carpenter - Jimmy McSwain Files

Title: Fresh KillSeries: The Jimmy McSwain Files, Book 6Author: Adam CarpenterGenre: MysteryLGBTQ+ Category: MM/GayPublisher: MLR PressReviewer: Maryann Get it On Amazon About the Book Jimmy McSwain returns, but the question lingers, now that he has finally solved the fifteen-year-old murder of his NYPD cop-father, Joseph, who has he become? Busy concentrating on family issues, Jimmy hasn’t taken a new case in nearly three months, and when a call comes in from Philip Connelly, who wants proof of his wife, Myra’s, cheating, Jimmy is torn. Take the case, or say no. He rejects it, only to learn a week later that Philip has been found dead in a park on Staten Island. … Read more

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REVIEW: Abaddon’s Locusts

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Abaddon's Locusts - Don Travis - BJ Vinson Mystery

Title: Abbadon’s LocustSeries: BJ Vinson Mysteries, Book #5Author: Don TravisGenre: MysteryLGBTQ+ Category: GayPublisher: DSP PublicationsPages/Word Count: 385 PagesBuy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLHKJLY/Reviewer: Maryann About the Book: When B. J. Vinson, confidential investigator, learns his young friend, Jazz Penrod, has disappeared and has not been heard from in a month, he discovers some ominous emails. Jazz has been corresponding with a “Juan” through a dating site, and that single clue draws BJ and his significant other, Paul Barton, into the brutal but lucrative world of human trafficking. Their trail leads to a mysterious Albuquerquean known only as Silver Wings, who protects the Bulgarian cartel that moves people—mostly the young and vulnerable—around the state to be sold into modern-day … Read more