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WINNER OF THE 2010 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR BEST GAY MYSTERY When three young girls go missing, rookie police officer Sassy Jones is assigned to create a profile of the abductor. Seeing the case as an opportunity to establish herself professionally, she immerses herself in her work, but soon worries about her personal life lead her off-track.Twenty five years later when her ex-husband, Carl, commits suicide, he leaves behind photos linking him to the abductions. While Sassy, now a homicide detective, is put on suspension pending an investigation into the initial case, her former partner returns from a leave of absence to investigate the connection between Carl and the possible kidnappings and murders of thirty three more girls.Complicating matters, Chief Investigator for the New Orleans' Coroner's Office Stan Lecher-whose daughter was the kidnapper's last victim-begins his own secret investigation into what happened twenty fives years earlier how much Sassy actually knew about her ex-husband's role in the kidnappings."Echoes" is the second book featuring New Orleans homicide detectives Alexandra "Sassy" Jones and Michel Doucette. The first book, "The Quarter Boys," was published in May 2010.
355 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2010
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David Lennon
18 books22 followersBoston-area native David Lennon is the author of nine books, including the seven-book (and counting) series featuring New Orleans-based detectives Michel Doucette and Alexandra "Sassy" Jones. His books have been nominated for five Lambda Literary awards, and he was the recipient of the 2010 Lammy for Best Gay Mystery for his second book, ECHOES.
He now lives in Kennebunk, Maine, with his husband and their dog.
He now lives in Kennebunk, Maine, with his husband and their dog.
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January 13, 2014Didn't finish this book. I'm surprised that it won a Lambda considering how little gay content there is -- mostly about a woman cop whose late ex-husband might have been a serial killer of little girls. Not for me at all.
July 1, 2016
AWESOME! 6.0!!! One of the best murder mystery/thrillers I've read in a long time. The tension, edge-of-your-seat thrill the last 30 pages will drive you crazy because you can't read fast enough! I absolutely love the relationship between Michal and Sassy. The story is incredibly complex and laid out in a thrilling reveal; the backstory and recollection scenes with Sassy never distracting, and only serves to drive the mystery forward to an exciting climax!
I can't wait to read the next in the series Second Chance!!!
IF you're a murder-mystery lover wanting a fast-paced, thrilling read - this is your novel!!!
I can't wait to read the next in the series Second Chance!!!
IF you're a murder-mystery lover wanting a fast-paced, thrilling read - this is your novel!!!
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January 21, 2021David Lennon does it again! I loved this fat, juicy, mystery...In this one , we get a better understanding of what makes Sassy Jone's tick. Well, written and intense, David Lennon has me addicted to this series, he has diverse characters and this book will have you on the edge of your seat!.****Just love this book and this series. David Lennon is the most underrated author and I wish more would discover this author.
April 26, 2011
This book was even better than the first in the series, "The Quarter Boys".
January 11, 2012
This novel had a vaguely entertaining storyline, but boy, is it terribly written. It's hard to imagine how this won an award of any kind. It's not really a good idea to kill off one of the murder suspects in the middle of the book when there are only two to begin with. The character of Alexandra "Sassy" Jones is every gay man's fantasy gal pal--a wisecracking, foul mouthed, dirty-minded Pam Grier knockoff--but alas, doesn't really exist in real life.
April 22, 2015
Sassy and Michael have to work together again in this second book from Lennon about those two New Orleans detectives. Sassy's former husband is a link between a murder 25 years ago and the present. But leave it to Lennon to fabricate an entertaining and exciting plot about those murders and all of those who were guilty of things. A great read
October 22, 2017
Building on a good start to a strong sequel
The author of ECHOES took the good characters from THE QUARTER BOYS and told a full-blooded story in this sequel. It deserves the awards it won.
The author of ECHOES took the good characters from THE QUARTER BOYS and told a full-blooded story in this sequel. It deserves the awards it won.
June 2, 2019
I liked this one better then the first but still have things I did not like. I also have decided I am probably having a hard time since I have read the blurb about the last book and it makes me like them even less.
May 15, 2019
loved this one...well thought out and planned. sinister story line and strong characters!
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November 12, 2020Emotions within gay relationships
February 25, 2016
If you're looking for a romance novel, you won't find it here. This is 98% murder mystery.
Not saying that's a bad thing at all, but don't expect much in the heat index (unless it's a Louisiana Day) Dept.
This story is about Michel investigating his partner, Sassy Jones', Ex-husbands death. It isn't at all cut and dry but leaves you down many paths. There's so many possible players, ones you didn't even think we're involved.
It was just an all in all great mystery read.
Not saying that's a bad thing at all, but don't expect much in the heat index (unless it's a Louisiana Day) Dept.
This story is about Michel investigating his partner, Sassy Jones', Ex-husbands death. It isn't at all cut and dry but leaves you down many paths. There's so many possible players, ones you didn't even think we're involved.
It was just an all in all great mystery read.
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