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A review by a_reader_obsessed
Three Nick Nowak Mysteries by Marshall Thornton
4.0
I don't think I can really add to the reviews that are already out there but just in case...
-This is not a love story.
-This is set in 1981 before the AIDS crisis became known.
-Police corruption is common
-Intolerance and bigotry is sadly the norm.
-Safe sex is just a distant afterthought or no thought at all.
-There is drug use, menages, and a lot of eyebrow raising promiscuity. A LOT.
So this book contains 3 short stories, peeking at the life and times of private eye Nick Nowak and the cases he comes across. He may be emotionally distant with quite a lot of baggage due to a horrible incident, but that doesn't mean he hasn't got a conscience or doesn't care. Though some actions made me uncomfortable and I might not have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this in regards to romance/puppies/rainbows, it was still full of smart writing and I look forward to the next chapter.
-This is not a love story.
-This is set in 1981 before the AIDS crisis became known.
-Police corruption is common
-Intolerance and bigotry is sadly the norm.
-Safe sex is just a distant afterthought or no thought at all.
-There is drug use, menages, and a lot of eyebrow raising promiscuity. A LOT.
Spoiler
Seriously Nick must be one helluva looker because he barely has to bat an eyelash to get every gay man on his dick - scuse my language. But really - that is no lie. I don't think he had to work for any of his dalliances; sometimes it seemed like a chore to him. Apparently he's one lucky bastard and I mean that in the kindest, most complimentary way.So this book contains 3 short stories, peeking at the life and times of private eye Nick Nowak and the cases he comes across. He may be emotionally distant with quite a lot of baggage due to a horrible incident, but that doesn't mean he hasn't got a conscience or doesn't care. Though some actions made me uncomfortable and I might not have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of this in regards to romance/puppies/rainbows, it was still full of smart writing and I look forward to the next chapter.