Adrien English Mysteries: Fatal Shadows And A Dangerous Thing (2007) - Plot & Excerpts
3,5 stars for the first two books in a five book series about Adrien English, an openly gay book store owner and mystery author, who stumbles over dead bodies and slips permanently from danger to danger. This is where Jake comes in, a homicide LAPD detective who has some problems with his attraction to men...The books have a mix of suspense and a bit romance that keeps you reading because you want to know how it will end. I'm curious how the things between Adrien and Jake will develop. I guess I'm going to continue reading the remaining books. These first two books were.... weird.Adrien English is a mystery bookstore owner that apparently attracts bad juju. In the first book, Fatal Shadows, his best friend is murdered and he is the main suspect. He's being investigated (along with, well, the murder investigation) by two detectives, one of which turns out to be gay (and is in serious denial).In the second book, A Dangerous Thing, he's "vacationing" (away from his potential love interest) at a ranch he inherited, and literally stumbles upon a murder. Only the body disappears by the time the sheriff shows up. I LOVED Josh Lanyon's writing style. He's a great storyteller. The first book slugged a little, plot-wise, but the second book was better in that respect. Possibly the reason for that is the lack of romance in the first one. It's pure mystery. I'm interested to see what Adrien's bad juju gets him into next.
What do You think about Adrien English Mysteries: Fatal Shadows And A Dangerous Thing (2007)?
I literally could not put this book down! One of the best mm stories i have read.
—jbmacphee
Loved this book. Loved. Loved. Loved. Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
—Mel
