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Fairmont Boys #4
The Death of the Good Guy
Carefree and in love with each other, Alex and Liam are preparing for a college ball. To make the evening perfect, Alex comes up with a plan he hopes will surprise Liam big time. Nothing can go wrong and their happily-ever-after seems inevitable.
Just when Alex and Liam least expect it, two people from their past arrive in Eddington with bad intentions. Alex does not realize the seriousness of the situation before two lives are lost.
The Death of the Good Guy is the fourth book in Jay Argent’s bestselling Fairmont Boys series. It’s a story about the kind of love and friendship that is larger than life.
Just when Alex and Liam least expect it, two people from their past arrive in Eddington with bad intentions. Alex does not realize the seriousness of the situation before two lives are lost.
The Death of the Good Guy is the fourth book in Jay Argent’s bestselling Fairmont Boys series. It’s a story about the kind of love and friendship that is larger than life.
- GenresLGBTM M Romance
173 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2017
About the author
Jay Argent
21 books125 followersJay Argent is a novelist in his forties who lives a peaceful life with his husband. His favorite hobbies are music, movies, and romantic novels. He obtained a degree in engineering in 2001 and started his career in a management consulting firm. Right now, he is pursuing his true passion of writing.
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November 6, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
January 9, 2024
Tyler was a great guy for helping and saving others.
High school and college are the place where individual characters begin to exert their moves as they shape their moves. Motivations may be hard to identify, but the track record of bullies is easy to spot as it gets worse quickly. The bodies pile up everywhere. The petty thieves move up to bigger and better things. The good jocks get better scholarships. The alcoholic and druggie suppliers get more hooked but do not care. The chaos created by mixing drugs, hormones, greed, jealousy, friendship, love, fears, fantasies, and hopes of fun bring out the true values and attitudes of the mix of students in amazing ways. The fall out rate may be high, but the lucky ones who avoid the problems quickly learn how to survive in life.
High school and college are the place where individual characters begin to exert their moves as they shape their moves. Motivations may be hard to identify, but the track record of bullies is easy to spot as it gets worse quickly. The bodies pile up everywhere. The petty thieves move up to bigger and better things. The good jocks get better scholarships. The alcoholic and druggie suppliers get more hooked but do not care. The chaos created by mixing drugs, hormones, greed, jealousy, friendship, love, fears, fantasies, and hopes of fun bring out the true values and attitudes of the mix of students in amazing ways. The fall out rate may be high, but the lucky ones who avoid the problems quickly learn how to survive in life.
July 13, 2026
I just finished reading “The Death of the Good Guy”. I gave all the other 3 books five stars. I gave this one only one.
I finished the previous books eager to start the next one, but that won't happen with the next one. I’ll read the next one eventually because I was enjoying the series so much that I bought all the books in advance, but not right now. Maybe in the future.
I’m in shock, and it ruined my mood for the day. I saw no purpose in Tyler’s death. Two things struck me as completely pointless: Scott’s accident and Tyler’s death. The author had started developing a storyline about him—his feelings for Alex and a childhood friend. I thought that was really interesting; the author could have written a whole book just about that situation, and it would have been nice to see how those feelings towards Alex developed.
From the start of the series, I identified more with Alex. I found Liam a bit annoying—sweet and kind, sure, but annoying and prone to complaining about Alex not wanting to (or being unable to) come out of the closet. In this book, Alex lies to Liam AGAIN, and that made me really angry. I stopped liking Alex as much, and I think that if he hadn't lied or withheld the fact that Sam was in town, this death could have been avoided. I hold Alex largely responsible for Tyler’s death. The bad guys stayed alive in the end, while the good guy died. It makes no sense. If the author wanted to kill a "good guy," he could have killed Scott’s brother—Shawn, who contributed nothing to the story—instead of Tyler, who was the reason Shawn and Alex got scholarships to Eastwood.
Five stars for the first three books, one for this one. I’m not going to read the next book right now. I won't skip it, but I need some time to see if I can get back to liking the series.
I finished the previous books eager to start the next one, but that won't happen with the next one. I’ll read the next one eventually because I was enjoying the series so much that I bought all the books in advance, but not right now. Maybe in the future.
I’m in shock, and it ruined my mood for the day. I saw no purpose in Tyler’s death. Two things struck me as completely pointless: Scott’s accident and Tyler’s death. The author had started developing a storyline about him—his feelings for Alex and a childhood friend. I thought that was really interesting; the author could have written a whole book just about that situation, and it would have been nice to see how those feelings towards Alex developed.
From the start of the series, I identified more with Alex. I found Liam a bit annoying—sweet and kind, sure, but annoying and prone to complaining about Alex not wanting to (or being unable to) come out of the closet. In this book, Alex lies to Liam AGAIN, and that made me really angry. I stopped liking Alex as much, and I think that if he hadn't lied or withheld the fact that Sam was in town, this death could have been avoided. I hold Alex largely responsible for Tyler’s death. The bad guys stayed alive in the end, while the good guy died. It makes no sense. If the author wanted to kill a "good guy," he could have killed Scott’s brother—Shawn, who contributed nothing to the story—instead of Tyler, who was the reason Shawn and Alex got scholarships to Eastwood.
Five stars for the first three books, one for this one. I’m not going to read the next book right now. I won't skip it, but I need some time to see if I can get back to liking the series.
March 21, 2019
I read the first book of the Fairmont Boys sequences as a standalone novel and I would recommend reading that first, if possible, as it provides more plot and character development and nuance than is givende in the series of five stories available in the Kindle download series. Overall, this is a very enjoyable series with characters who are, on the whole, recognisable and empathetic, discounting the bad guys of course! It may be best to read each story and take a break rather than swallowing the whole thing at once as that does show up the repetitive elements more than night otherwise be obvious. The phrase "cute boyfriend" became a tedious description, for example, due to its overuse. The plot does become fairly melodramatic by book four, but I don't mind as I really did want to see the two main characters, Liam and Alex, face adversity and overcome it. That may be a spoiler, but overcoming adversity is pretty much what this series is about. If the series is ever revised, a little more tight editing and more detailed description would raise this by another star in my rating.Is the series worth a read? Definitely.
May 17, 2025
It’s gonna hurt
I’ve been sprinting through this series in 2 days and finally arrived here…. I loved the storylines but this one….just had me on the floor crying why? It was executed pretty well. Through the whole thing I was like please don’t hurt that person and then they did and I was devastated. Now I need some time before I start the 5th one. Some characters I didn’t care to know what they had going on and others I was highly invested in their outcome. It raises its stakes each book and chapter but I feel like I would have chosen anyone else to kill off but the character that Jay chose. I don’t feel the justice was served and it was rushed into our face. I support it though
I’ve been sprinting through this series in 2 days and finally arrived here…. I loved the storylines but this one….just had me on the floor crying why? It was executed pretty well. Through the whole thing I was like please don’t hurt that person and then they did and I was devastated. Now I need some time before I start the 5th one. Some characters I didn’t care to know what they had going on and others I was highly invested in their outcome. It raises its stakes each book and chapter but I feel like I would have chosen anyone else to kill off but the character that Jay chose. I don’t feel the justice was served and it was rushed into our face. I support it though
May 3, 2024
Wow, what a way to be feeling at work after finishing this book. When I say I was trying to contain my emotions given where I was, I mean it.
I’ve never done well with losing characters in movies or even real life people, which is expected and understandable I think, considering, but losing this particular character surprised me a lot and I wasn’t expecting it at all.
Whilst there were some grammar and punctuation errors, particularly spelling and certain word choice, and while yes throughout this series it has been distracting, it was still another enjoyable, 4 star read.
On to the last book!
~ 4 stars
I’ve never done well with losing characters in movies or even real life people, which is expected and understandable I think, considering, but losing this particular character surprised me a lot and I wasn’t expecting it at all.
Whilst there were some grammar and punctuation errors, particularly spelling and certain word choice, and while yes throughout this series it has been distracting, it was still another enjoyable, 4 star read.
On to the last book!
~ 4 stars
January 6, 2019
Writing and style are maturing in book 4, and author now has a good grasp on creating suspense rather than just telling a story.
However still sets up some pretty unbelievable situations. Don’t want to include a spoiler that gets the review hidden but the situation at the end of the book with their friend is my complaint - it could be handled in a more realistic manner.
Overall now a solid 3-stars almost a 4.
However still sets up some pretty unbelievable situations. Don’t want to include a spoiler that gets the review hidden but the situation at the end of the book with their friend is my complaint - it could be handled in a more realistic manner.
Overall now a solid 3-stars almost a 4.
January 20, 2018
Purely the best.
I can’t explain how much I have enjoyed this series. It has made me smile and it has made me cry. This is hands down my favorite book and series of all time. Thank you to the author for writing something so amazing. It really touched my heart in ways I can’t explain. As a 20 year old gay man it really hits home with how real this story was. Must read!
I can’t explain how much I have enjoyed this series. It has made me smile and it has made me cry. This is hands down my favorite book and series of all time. Thank you to the author for writing something so amazing. It really touched my heart in ways I can’t explain. As a 20 year old gay man it really hits home with how real this story was. Must read!
January 9, 2020
Well, that happened
It’s been a while since I read books 1-3 and had to reconnect with the characters. Jay did a good job refreshing my memories as I read the book. The ending snuck upon me. I expected a little more concern by others after the big incident. I still managed a few feels and so on to book 5. 3.75 for great friends.
It’s been a while since I read books 1-3 and had to reconnect with the characters. Jay did a good job refreshing my memories as I read the book. The ending snuck upon me. I expected a little more concern by others after the big incident. I still managed a few feels and so on to book 5. 3.75 for great friends.
August 9, 2025
This instalment of the series was hard for me to get through. Some authors when the story goes a little stale they make something 'blow up'. It was exciting to see Sam again. I say give it a shot. Just because I didn't enjoy it doesn't mean that you won't.
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April 6, 2026
Heartstoppers turns into Pulp Fiction
What the heck did I just read? The shift in tone to extreme darkness was jarring and disturbing. The way all of these characters act is so far from reality that you can barely take it seriously.
What the heck did I just read? The shift in tone to extreme darkness was jarring and disturbing. The way all of these characters act is so far from reality that you can barely take it seriously.
January 13, 2019
Tender
Book 4 was just as awesome as the first 3. Lots of action and drama. I was sad that Tyler Kane was killed. I can't wait to read the next book.
Book 4 was just as awesome as the first 3. Lots of action and drama. I was sad that Tyler Kane was killed. I can't wait to read the next book.
July 30, 2020
Well that was intense
This book had some seriously powerful issues and messages and really was a whirlwind of emotion. It was incredibly powerful and even made me teary eyed.
This book had some seriously powerful issues and messages and really was a whirlwind of emotion. It was incredibly powerful and even made me teary eyed.
December 31, 2023
This book had me in tears!!! So much happened in the plot. This book was great from the beginning to the end and I love the characters.
January 23, 2024
It was a great book it had so much going on tho
May 3, 2024
Very Emotional
I could hardly put this book down. The plot twists were great and hard to see coming. I definitely cried at the end but loved every bit of the story.
I could hardly put this book down. The plot twists were great and hard to see coming. I definitely cried at the end but loved every bit of the story.
September 22, 2019
Focus of this part is a little bit shifted from Alex & Liam to another two boys so the chapters with the main characters are like the breath of fresh air. And yeah, it took a long and winding road to rearrange candles and buy cheesecake, this time by Liam, to complete that what should had to be done much earlier.... Having read the book, one needs to listen George Michael's "You have been loved".... So sad and loving "The Death of the Good Guy"....
January 15, 2021
Story is getting thinner and thinner. Too stretched out. It is still sweet and everything but it has been enough
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