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Naked Dragon
In the worst serial killer crime spree in Seattle's history since the Green River murderer, the 'Dragon' is hunting young Asian men as his victims. FBI Agent Robbie Taylor has been assigned to use his skills as a psychic to help solve the case and find out the identity of the madman. Seattle Police Officer Dave Harris, a rookie black cop meets up with the handsome FBI agent on one of the gruesome crime scenes. The two are immediately sexually attracted to each other and begin a secret affair that keeps them sane in the middle of all the madness. As the corpses keep piling up, their passion and love grow. Will they outwit the Dragon? Or will he get away with murder? The two men hope they survive the battle of wits and come out of the crisis alive.
207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2007
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G.A. Hauser
269 books514 followersAbout the Author Award-winning author G.A. Hauser was born in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA and attended university in New York City. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she worked as a patrol officer with the Seattle Police Department. In early 2000 G.A. moved to Hertfordshire, England where she began her writing in earnest and published her first book, In the Shadow of Alexander. Now a full-time writer, G.A. has written over eighty novels, including several best-sellers of gay fiction. GA is also the Executive Producer for her first feature film, CAPITAL GAMES. For more information on other books by G.A., visit the author at her official website. www.authorgahauser.com G.A. has won awards from All Romance eBooks for Best Author 2010, 2009, Best Novel 2008, Mile High, and Best Author 2008, Best Novel 2007, Secrets and Misdemeanors, Best Author 2007.
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March 18, 2015
I didn't write down why I shelved this one DNR/DNF, but I just watched the movie and it was very enjoyable. It was B movie quality, but I'll take a red hot Cop and an FBI Agent rolling around in the sheets with a touch of hurt/comfort in visual motion any day of the week!
I gave this one 4 stars based on the movie, not the book.
I gave this one 4 stars based on the movie, not the book.
October 3, 2015
Don't let the word "psychic" fool you. This is not an urban fantasy or paranormal book in any way. (For an explanation, see this review. Basically, you never find out if the character is psychic or just really good at observation like The Mentalist or the guy on Psyche.
The police procedure was excellent and the descriptions of Seattle superb and accurate. The murders and the bad guy eluding capture over and over went on a little too long and were a little too gruesome. The love was way, way, way, too instalove. The primary MC was 27 and hadn't ever had gay sex before, even though he knew he was gay and had for a long time. Bullpucky. He would have picked up someone anonymously or something. He's a guy in his 20's who's active, fit, and good-looking. No way would he be completely celibate. But that aside, he takes to the whole thing much too easily for someone that closeted who hasn't even had M/M sex before. But I loved the protagonists, especially the FBI agent, and the love story was really sweet.
Apparently there's a movie version, though sadly they placed it in LA instead of Seattle. Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYWrg...
Happy ending?
For those wondering, Stephanie Vaughan is G.A. Hauser
The police procedure was excellent and the descriptions of Seattle superb and accurate. The murders and the bad guy eluding capture over and over went on a little too long and were a little too gruesome. The love was way, way, way, too instalove. The primary MC was 27 and hadn't ever had gay sex before, even though he knew he was gay and had for a long time. Bullpucky. He would have picked up someone anonymously or something. He's a guy in his 20's who's active, fit, and good-looking. No way would he be completely celibate. But that aside, he takes to the whole thing much too easily for someone that closeted who hasn't even had M/M sex before. But I loved the protagonists, especially the FBI agent, and the love story was really sweet.
Apparently there's a movie version, though sadly they placed it in LA instead of Seattle. Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYWrg...
Happy ending?
For those wondering, Stephanie Vaughan is G.A. Hauser
August 9, 2011
I started this book right after reading another of the author's books, "The Kiss". While that book was a bit disappointing, this one made me an instant fan. "Naked Dragon" is a well done gay romantic mystery with a more serious tone.
David Harris is a police officer. When the story opens, he has been called to the scene of another brutally murdered young Asian man. Seattle has a serial killer, and he's hunting in Dave's district. But, the killer has struck in two other states so the FBI is stepping in to help. Agent Robbie Taylor is "psychic." So, he knows the killer is far from done, and also that Dave is attracted to him. Robbie quickly invites Dave back to his place. This is Dave's first time with another man, and Robbie eerily knows that too. So, their first sexual encounter is frenzied, but paradoxically tender as well. The characters have very good chemistry, and their instant attraction and consummation is very believable in this story. They are under a lot of stress from a tense and dangerous case; Dave has been keeping his feelings tightly under wraps so his fellow officers don't discover he's gay and Robbie is still working to earn the respect of his fellow agents who think he's weird or crazy. All these factors lend a certain gravitas to the story that isn't often found in gay romance, even mysteries. And, the serial killer is BRUTAL. Hauser doesn't sugar-coat the murder mystery. The men need to take solace in each other as the killer gets more and more out of control the closer Robbie gets to catching him. Their passion slowly evolves into love that keeps them going.
One aspect of the novel I really liked was Robbie's ability. Throughout the novel, he anticipates not only Dave's and other people's thoughts, but also the killer's actions. Yet Hauser never confirms that he's actually psychic, or if he's just enormously gifted in observation (such as the characters from television's Psych and the Mentalist). It prevents the character from being laughable, and places him in the real world. Another good point is how the author tackles stereotypes head on, but in a subtle way. Robbie's fellow agents quickly pick-up that Robbie and Dave have a relationship. They are surprised "that big, black cop is gay." Robbie takes them down a peg for their prejudice with some pointed remarks that bring home how intelligent he is, and the issues he and Dave must contend with. The law enforcement community is not known for its open-mindedness, and being ostracized could put their lives in danger if back-up doesn't show. Robbie and Dave both earn the respect of their fellows with their professionalism and determination on the case, but these issues still linger. This isn't the first interracial romance I've read, but I liked how Hauser handled it - which was not at all. Readers get a physical description of each man, and the men express how attracted they are to each other, but the fact that one is black and the other white is irrelevant to them.
Overall, I thought this was an excellent story. The book has a lot of action as the men chase the killer, and the conclusion was exciting. Though the resolution of Dave living in Seattle and Robbie in Virginia was blatantly predictable, it worked anyway. Both characters are engaging, realistic and their romance is lovely. The sex is hot and frequent, but not too explicit. I found this to be a romantic mystery rather than erotica. The very dark case was a surprisingly good back drop for the romance - it's in our darkest hour that we need our loved ones the most. I would love to see a sequel with these two characters on another case; this would make a great series!
David Harris is a police officer. When the story opens, he has been called to the scene of another brutally murdered young Asian man. Seattle has a serial killer, and he's hunting in Dave's district. But, the killer has struck in two other states so the FBI is stepping in to help. Agent Robbie Taylor is "psychic." So, he knows the killer is far from done, and also that Dave is attracted to him. Robbie quickly invites Dave back to his place. This is Dave's first time with another man, and Robbie eerily knows that too. So, their first sexual encounter is frenzied, but paradoxically tender as well. The characters have very good chemistry, and their instant attraction and consummation is very believable in this story. They are under a lot of stress from a tense and dangerous case; Dave has been keeping his feelings tightly under wraps so his fellow officers don't discover he's gay and Robbie is still working to earn the respect of his fellow agents who think he's weird or crazy. All these factors lend a certain gravitas to the story that isn't often found in gay romance, even mysteries. And, the serial killer is BRUTAL. Hauser doesn't sugar-coat the murder mystery. The men need to take solace in each other as the killer gets more and more out of control the closer Robbie gets to catching him. Their passion slowly evolves into love that keeps them going.
One aspect of the novel I really liked was Robbie's ability. Throughout the novel, he anticipates not only Dave's and other people's thoughts, but also the killer's actions. Yet Hauser never confirms that he's actually psychic, or if he's just enormously gifted in observation (such as the characters from television's Psych and the Mentalist). It prevents the character from being laughable, and places him in the real world. Another good point is how the author tackles stereotypes head on, but in a subtle way. Robbie's fellow agents quickly pick-up that Robbie and Dave have a relationship. They are surprised "that big, black cop is gay." Robbie takes them down a peg for their prejudice with some pointed remarks that bring home how intelligent he is, and the issues he and Dave must contend with. The law enforcement community is not known for its open-mindedness, and being ostracized could put their lives in danger if back-up doesn't show. Robbie and Dave both earn the respect of their fellows with their professionalism and determination on the case, but these issues still linger. This isn't the first interracial romance I've read, but I liked how Hauser handled it - which was not at all. Readers get a physical description of each man, and the men express how attracted they are to each other, but the fact that one is black and the other white is irrelevant to them.
Overall, I thought this was an excellent story. The book has a lot of action as the men chase the killer, and the conclusion was exciting. Though the resolution of Dave living in Seattle and Robbie in Virginia was blatantly predictable, it worked anyway. Both characters are engaging, realistic and their romance is lovely. The sex is hot and frequent, but not too explicit. I found this to be a romantic mystery rather than erotica. The very dark case was a surprisingly good back drop for the romance - it's in our darkest hour that we need our loved ones the most. I would love to see a sequel with these two characters on another case; this would make a great series!
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April 7, 2009All right. This is more a suspence thriler than a romance. But even if I'm not fond of suspence thriller I like this one cause I feel a woman hand on it. It's about a serial killer and you have sadly plenty of victims, but the author doesn't indulge on it.
Dave is a black cop of the Seattle Police Department. He is a tought guy but he has an heart. An heart which suffers when he has to witness to the victim, but he also manages to be professional. So he is noticed by Robbie, the FBI Agent who has the mission to hunt the serial killer. Robbie is a "psichic" for FBI, but really he has only a good observance spirit and intuition. And so he from the start unveil Dave's little secret: he is gay, but he is not out, cause he fears the judge of people, coworkers, family and friends.
Robbie is up to have a sexual relationship with Dave, without string attachment. And not cause he has the hot for every hunky man he meets, but cause Dave is a good man and a good cop. It's not his battle to push Dave to coming out, not when he will be far from Seattle once the case is over.
Dave and Robbie are both strong characters with "heart". They are not the usual invincible cops, who hunt the bad and get the girl. They are human, and like human they can't prevent the feelings blossoming between them. In a world of dirty and evil, they can hope for an happily ever after together.
In this book, G.A. Hauser has left behind her usual pretty characters and the glittering world of models and actors. In this book nothing glitters, if not a pure and simple feeling between Dave and Robbie: a love feeling so natural and quite, bu so strong to be able to win the main scene in front of the suspence plot.
I think this can be an M/M novel that can appeal to a wide audience, cause it is not only about love and sex between two men, but sure can appeal to who loves to read about it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602020647/?...
Dave is a black cop of the Seattle Police Department. He is a tought guy but he has an heart. An heart which suffers when he has to witness to the victim, but he also manages to be professional. So he is noticed by Robbie, the FBI Agent who has the mission to hunt the serial killer. Robbie is a "psichic" for FBI, but really he has only a good observance spirit and intuition. And so he from the start unveil Dave's little secret: he is gay, but he is not out, cause he fears the judge of people, coworkers, family and friends.
Robbie is up to have a sexual relationship with Dave, without string attachment. And not cause he has the hot for every hunky man he meets, but cause Dave is a good man and a good cop. It's not his battle to push Dave to coming out, not when he will be far from Seattle once the case is over.
Dave and Robbie are both strong characters with "heart". They are not the usual invincible cops, who hunt the bad and get the girl. They are human, and like human they can't prevent the feelings blossoming between them. In a world of dirty and evil, they can hope for an happily ever after together.
In this book, G.A. Hauser has left behind her usual pretty characters and the glittering world of models and actors. In this book nothing glitters, if not a pure and simple feeling between Dave and Robbie: a love feeling so natural and quite, bu so strong to be able to win the main scene in front of the suspence plot.
I think this can be an M/M novel that can appeal to a wide audience, cause it is not only about love and sex between two men, but sure can appeal to who loves to read about it.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1602020647/?...
July 17, 2016
3.5 stars
Robbie, an FBI psychic, is called to Seattle to work on a rather grizzly series of murders. The murders have all occurred in the International District in Seattle and since that is Dave’s beat he gets called to each murder scene. Robbie and Dave meet at one of these scenes and have an instant attraction to each other. After a few days these two men are declaring their everlasting love for each other. Okay, for full disclosure insta-love really bothers me, instant lust I understand, but insta-love just no. I will say that these two guys are interesting. They both are sort of alpha males on their jobs, but in the quiet of Robbie’s apartment they are very sweet and loving towards each other. Watching Robbie zero in on this really depraved murderer was really interesting and the ending was very satisfying.
Robbie, an FBI psychic, is called to Seattle to work on a rather grizzly series of murders. The murders have all occurred in the International District in Seattle and since that is Dave’s beat he gets called to each murder scene. Robbie and Dave meet at one of these scenes and have an instant attraction to each other. After a few days these two men are declaring their everlasting love for each other. Okay, for full disclosure insta-love really bothers me, instant lust I understand, but insta-love just no. I will say that these two guys are interesting. They both are sort of alpha males on their jobs, but in the quiet of Robbie’s apartment they are very sweet and loving towards each other. Watching Robbie zero in on this really depraved murderer was really interesting and the ending was very satisfying.
March 28, 2013
i was so excited to read this because blurb sounded so good and after "Marry Me" i wanted some really good cop story, but through the reading i was just dissapointed. It was the same dialogs over and over again with every murder and i felt like i read some really bad fanfiction.
October 16, 2020
I watched the movie before reading the book and I rate the movie higher. The storyline is very similar, which is to be expected when the author is also the screenwriter. The elements from the book, like Dave's parents, that are left out of the movie were good choices to leave out.
Both versions of the story do well in how they depict Dave and Robbie falling so naturally into a relationship. It's quick, too quick to the I love yous in the book, but it shows that they each had a void in their life that the other perfectly filled. The actors really sold that in the movie and it's honestly a five star element to the book, too.
Where the story falls short, is the crime and police procedural elements. The book handles it better than the movie, but a lot of Robbie's "psychic" ability leads to too many farfetched scenes in hunting for the Dragon.
Overall, I really just like this one. The movie and book are both far better than I expected when I went into them.
Both versions of the story do well in how they depict Dave and Robbie falling so naturally into a relationship. It's quick, too quick to the I love yous in the book, but it shows that they each had a void in their life that the other perfectly filled. The actors really sold that in the movie and it's honestly a five star element to the book, too.
Where the story falls short, is the crime and police procedural elements. The book handles it better than the movie, but a lot of Robbie's "psychic" ability leads to too many farfetched scenes in hunting for the Dragon.
Overall, I really just like this one. The movie and book are both far better than I expected when I went into them.
November 26, 2021
This turned out to be a tense exciting read. Officer Dave Harris has been assigned to investigate some brutal murders. The Dragon is hunting young Asian males and killing them with unmatched brutality. When the FBI arrives. Dave finds himself desiring the handsome agent, Robbie Taylor. Not the best time to start a romance, the two cannot seem to help themselves. The plot was tense and the romance was exciting.
December 27, 2016
Seattle cop and an FBI psychic are teamed up to find a serial killer with the calling card of The Dragon. He's a sick man with a taste for Asian boys.
It was insta love, which really doesn't work well with me but the mystery was good and kept me interested.
It was insta love, which really doesn't work well with me but the mystery was good and kept me interested.
January 21, 2017
OMG.. I loved Dave and Robbie's story, more stars more stars.. they are beautiful together sweet Dave and Robbie's not bad either. A story of Dave who working with the police force when get gets a call out to attend a crime scene of another "suspicious circumstances"..with it now being the 3rd victim in a row two much more can they do to catch this killer.
Now the FBI is involved with a psychic being on the case.. Agent Taylor and Dave meet as they shake hands the chemistry is sizzling. Robbie could read Dave's mind like nothing else..
A 4th body is discovered with a new detail being added written on the wall with blood was "Dragon". They've gotta catch this madmen sooner rather than latter.. I loved this so much I intend to purchase the movie of this..Highly Recommended Book.
Now the FBI is involved with a psychic being on the case.. Agent Taylor and Dave meet as they shake hands the chemistry is sizzling. Robbie could read Dave's mind like nothing else..
A 4th body is discovered with a new detail being added written on the wall with blood was "Dragon". They've gotta catch this madmen sooner rather than latter.. I loved this so much I intend to purchase the movie of this..Highly Recommended Book.
November 10, 2015
I haven't read very many books by this author, but I thought this had an intriguing story line. I am a big fan of mystery/cop stories as I have so many in my family. But something was missing for me with this one. Maybe it was the lack of connection I felt between the MC's that bothered me, I'm not really sure.
The crime scenes were done well, but they are graphic in description and there were a lot of them. So overall interesting story line, just wanted more relationship development.
The crime scenes were done well, but they are graphic in description and there were a lot of them. So overall interesting story line, just wanted more relationship development.
August 8, 2013
I was kinda disappointed with this one. I have read of few of her books before and really like them so this made me sad this one didn't work for me. Maybe it was the body count, maybe I just didnt feel a connection to the mcs. Who knows?
July 11, 2015
An interesting book. The romance of a Seattle police officer and an FBI psychic as they team up together to find a serial killer known as the dragon.
The love was a little too insta , with I love you's coming very early on but the mystery was solid and kept me engaged until the end.
The love was a little too insta , with I love you's coming very early on but the mystery was solid and kept me engaged until the end.
March 23, 2010
Maybe more like 3.5 stars. One of my favorites that I've read from G.A. Hauser. But what can I say, I like hot cops catching bad guys.
September 6, 2010
Actually I think this book is murder/mystery/thriller I usually like the romance novels more but I enjoyed the dynamics between the FBI agent and the Cop.
August 2, 2012
4.5 stars!!! It felt like the gay version of Criminal Minds! I LOVED IT!!!!!
April 22, 2013
Good suspense novel and loved chemistry between Robbie and David! X
June 22, 2013
3~3.5 Hears
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November 15, 2013
A LOT OF ROMANCE, A LOT OF MYSTERY, THIS BOOK HAS IT. THE MAIN CHARACTERS DAVE AND ROBBIE WAS GREAT. THE PLOT KEPT ME ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT. A MUST READ.
August 16, 2008
Naked Dragon by G. A. Hauser (2007)
January 2, 2012
Great read.
December 31, 2014
4,5 stars.
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