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Marco Fontana Mysteries #3
Crimes on Latimer: From the Early Cases of Marco Fontana
Six of Marco Fontana's early cases show some of the forces that helped shape the young P.I. In high school, Fontana discovers that he has a knack for crime solving - not only that, he likes it. When his English teacher is accused of murdering the school disciplinarian, Marco takes it upon himself to investigate.
Some years later, after Marco has explored his options, we find him in his first office on Latimer and Twelfth. Trouble easily manages to find him there. From dealing with a stolen DaVinci sketch, to uncovering a blackmailing murderer, to having a pleasant trip to celebrate Pride in NY turned into a nightmare, to presiding over a murderous leather competition, Marco develops his investigative skills and his techniques for solving difficult cases.
Some years later, after Marco has explored his options, we find him in his first office on Latimer and Twelfth. Trouble easily manages to find him there. From dealing with a stolen DaVinci sketch, to uncovering a blackmailing murderer, to having a pleasant trip to celebrate Pride in NY turned into a nightmare, to presiding over a murderous leather competition, Marco develops his investigative skills and his techniques for solving difficult cases.
- GenresMysteryM M RomanceGay
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First published February 8, 2012
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January 28, 2016
4.25 stars :)
I did not read any of the previous books, but given that these are short stories about the early cases, I didn't think it would be a problem and it wasn't for me.
The stories were very different and had the main protagonist at various ages and phases in life, but I found him likable in all of them. The stories did not feel rushed or cut off, as some short stories do, but were well-rounded.
I thought the narration was great and I really liked how everything came together.
I can strongly recommend this book to fans of gay mysteries.
*I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
I did not read any of the previous books, but given that these are short stories about the early cases, I didn't think it would be a problem and it wasn't for me.
The stories were very different and had the main protagonist at various ages and phases in life, but I found him likable in all of them. The stories did not feel rushed or cut off, as some short stories do, but were well-rounded.
I thought the narration was great and I really liked how everything came together.
I can strongly recommend this book to fans of gay mysteries.
*I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
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February 5, 2016Anthology of short stories of the early cases of P.I. Marco Fontana and entrepreneur of Stripguys. Amusing, gay friendly. Some back story is needed on a couple of the chosen selections. I tend to believe that the short story format doesn't lend itself as readily to mystery, but was pleasantly surprised by some of the stories.
September 2, 2012
Good collection of six short gay mysteries featuring PI Marco Fontana, starting with Marco's first "case" in high school. I was a little frustrated that a promising thread from "The DaVinci Theft" wasn't resolved in that or any of the other stories.
October 26, 2015
2012 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
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