Killer Instinct: Survival in New York: A Gay Man's Journey

by Damon Gonzalez

From childhood dangers to a chance encounter with one of the most notorious serial killers in history, and finally to a violent confrontation with an internet stranger, Marcus survived by listening to the voice that whispered danger when everything looked safe.

Raw. Unflinching. Inspired by true events.

The first in the Survival in New York series—a gay man's journey through danger, resilience, and the instincts that kept him alive.

56 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2025

About the author

Damon Gonzalez is a SAG-AFTRA actor, author, songwriter/producer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, his memoir series Survival in New York: A Gay Man's Journey chronicles his experiences growing up in 1990s New York City — the club culture, the celebrity world, love, and loss. As a pop culture journalist, his personal essays have been published on Advocate.com, and his commentary has been quoted in the Los Angeles Times and publications worldwide. His music, featuring Cinnamon, brings the pages of his memoir series to life and is available on all major streaming platforms.