Death Scene: Thirteen Songs for Guy

by Jeremy Beadle

London banker Michael Hamilton and civil servants Marcus Grey and Dominic Palmer. The three friends discover the body of Guy Latimer outside a London nightclub. Michael and Dominic quickly become suspects. The three commit themselves to discovering the murderer. As a result, the reader gains a fascinating survey of London gay life in the mid-1980s. The final revelation is chilling, designed to leave the reader queasy about any relationship he might be in. The author was a music critic and mystery reviewer for Gay Times. A prize has been created in his name to honor outstanding music writing.

222 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Jeremy Beadle's other book which I liked a lot, and was thus motivated to check this one out.

This is a little less experimental and except for the reveal at the end, it uses a more traditional mystery structure. What will stick with me the most is the sad character studies of various desperate people, whose greatest shame and burden is their association with gayness.

And poor Marcus.