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#4 in the acclaimed Adrien English Mystery Series by award winning author Josh Lanyon. Gay bookseller and reluctant amateur sleuth Adrien English's writing career is suddenly taking off. His first novel, Murder Will Out, has been optioned by notorious Hollywood actor Paul Kane. But when murder makes an appearance at a dinner party, who should be called in but Adrien's former lover, handsome closeted detective Jake Riordan, now a Lieutenant with LAPD -- which may just drive Adrien's new boyfriend, sexy UCLA professor Guy Snowden, to commit a murder of his own!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the kind of book that you would read it at one go because you simply couldn't put it down and while reading it, you're dreading the ending closing in because you don't want it to be finished.
And of course, after you finished it, you'd ask "when's the next book coming out, please?"
Book 4 from the the brilliant Adrien English mystery series, "Death of a Pirate King" can be read as a stand-alone mystery novel, but readers who have read the previous 3 books first would have a bigger emotional ride out of it. It is because those readers will be more invested in the characters, and characterization - that's one of Josh Lanyon's strongest points.
So, if you haven't read any previous book from the series, you can start still with this one, and I am sure you'll go back and all of them afterwards.
While the romance element in this book is strong, the mystery itself never takes a back seat. The brilliant thing about Lanyone's writing (and his plot) is that he make these two elements go hand in hand together. And the mystery is not solved until the readers finally see the true colours of the characters. The sex scene is never just there for the sake of it, it says so much about the characters and the impact of their actions.
I cannot recommend this book higher. Read this series, you won't regret it.
And of course, after you finished it, you'd ask "when's the next book coming out, please?"
Book 4 from the the brilliant Adrien English mystery series, "Death of a Pirate King" can be read as a stand-alone mystery novel, but readers who have read the previous 3 books first would have a bigger emotional ride out of it. It is because those readers will be more invested in the characters, and characterization - that's one of Josh Lanyon's strongest points.
So, if you haven't read any previous book from the series, you can start still with this one, and I am sure you'll go back and all of them afterwards.
While the romance element in this book is strong, the mystery itself never takes a back seat. The brilliant thing about Lanyone's writing (and his plot) is that he make these two elements go hand in hand together. And the mystery is not solved until the readers finally see the true colours of the characters. The sex scene is never just there for the sake of it, it says so much about the characters and the impact of their actions.
I cannot recommend this book higher. Read this series, you won't regret it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Adrien English series is my favorite in this genre and Lanyon probably of of the most skilled writers in it.
Like the other books in the series it is characterized by human, three-dimensional characters and a tightly woven plot. I don't think I have ever read better dialogue.
The story is at times heart-wrenching but it never falls into the trap of saccharine sentimentality. In other words it is the best kind of romance...without even trying to be. It can very easily be read for the mystery content alone.
Like the other books in the series it is characterized by human, three-dimensional characters and a tightly woven plot. I don't think I have ever read better dialogue.
The story is at times heart-wrenching but it never falls into the trap of saccharine sentimentality. In other words it is the best kind of romance...without even trying to be. It can very easily be read for the mystery content alone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a find Josh Lanyon is! I was reccommended the Adrien English Mysteries, of which this is the fourth, by a friend and I am completely hooked.
I really can't wait for the next volume to be released, such is the power and characterisation in this wonderful series of books.
The mystery element is always strong, and keeps one guessing until the end, but the relationship between Adrien English and his sometime lover Jake Riordan is both powerful and emotionally real.
This could be read as a stand alone novel, but to really appreciate the tensions and emotional tangles that Adrien finds himself in it is probably better to read the whole series from start to finish.
This will not be a hardship, it just means that having picked up the first book you should be prepared not to move until the completion of the last one!
In this novel the emotional and physical punches come thick and fast and keep you completely on the edge of your seat.
I wouldn't reccommend this series for the strongly homophobic, or perhaps I would, because it could change hearts and minds, but I feel that the writing is so good here that this series really does deserve a much more mainstream audience, and the sooner the better.
I reccommend it heartily, If you enjoy good writing you will not be disapointed.
I really can't wait for the next volume to be released, such is the power and characterisation in this wonderful series of books.
The mystery element is always strong, and keeps one guessing until the end, but the relationship between Adrien English and his sometime lover Jake Riordan is both powerful and emotionally real.
This could be read as a stand alone novel, but to really appreciate the tensions and emotional tangles that Adrien finds himself in it is probably better to read the whole series from start to finish.
This will not be a hardship, it just means that having picked up the first book you should be prepared not to move until the completion of the last one!
In this novel the emotional and physical punches come thick and fast and keep you completely on the edge of your seat.
I wouldn't reccommend this series for the strongly homophobic, or perhaps I would, because it could change hearts and minds, but I feel that the writing is so good here that this series really does deserve a much more mainstream audience, and the sooner the better.
I reccommend it heartily, If you enjoy good writing you will not be disapointed.
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Gripping mystery, beautifully written romance. A memorable book
A wonderful follow-up to the acclaimed The Hell You Say, I really can't praise it enough.
Two years after the end of the previous book, Adrien is dragged again into a... Read more
Two years after the end of the previous book, Adrien is dragged again into a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by starlight
The fabulous Mr Lanyon and Death of a Pirate King
I just felt that I had to add my voice to the others that had left a review for this book. It is a fantastic read, it kept me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and sleep... Read more
Published 19 months ago by haggitha
the series continues well.
A good solid continuation of the Adrien English series by Josh Lanyon. Lanyon manages to take a fairly stock plot and create something worthwhile. Read more
Published on 4 May 2009 by A. R. Mash
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