
Men, Murder and Makeup
Drag Queen Detective, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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BJ Whimpey
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By:
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Shane Morton
Murder Is a Drag.
Victor has a secret identity, and she’s being framed for murder.
Murder She Wrote.... If Jessica Fletcher were a Fabulous Drag Queen
The mayors been murdered, and everyone is on edge and reclusive mystery author Vicki Dean is the prime suspect.
Can Victor clear her name without revealing his secret identity?
Will the hunky new sheriff help Victor prove Vicki's innocence, or be a threat to not only his freedom but also his heart?
Victor must let go of his fear and step out of the shadows in his high heels and lipstick to solve this mystery as only a drag queen can.
His life depends on it!
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At the start of the story, we meet Victor and his friend as they are out having drinks at their favorite bar. Through his monologue, we discover Victor performs drag as Raven at a local venue and can be seen hosting other events in the community. Our writer is quick to let the readers in on the fact that Victor has another persona. When word gets back that the mayor has been killed and that Vicki Dean's car had been seen driving away from the scene, Victor reveals to the audience of readers that HE is Vicki Dean, the best-selling novelist and town recluse who has become a person of interest in the murder. He was out having drinks with his buddy at the time of the murder so clearing his name will mean revealing his secret life to someone in law enforcement.
The town's newly hired sheriff locates Vicki at 'her' writer's cottage and is let in on Victor's secret. Deciding that Vicki is being set up for the murder, the sheriff puts several measures in place to draw the murder out, keep Vicki safe, and keep Victor's secret. In spite of help from law enforcement intervention, other things occur that compromise Vicki's safety. In the end, Vicki's true identity had been known for an entire year and the murder capitalizes on that knowledge to gain access that threatens Victor's life. It is his buddy that saves his life and circumstances surrounding the murder guarantee that Victor's 'Vicki' identity remains safe from all but his friend and the sheriff, who becomes his lover.
The world-building is awesome but most remarkable was that the writer's world was filled with straight characters. That factor contributed greatly to making the book realistic and that much more enjoyable. In addition, the writer takes time to describe the vibe of the town even with characters contrasting it with their living experiences from large cities. We see development in some characters in ways that result from more than the protagonists growing together as romantic partners. Readers see growth in several of the secondary characters, especially Victor's friend. The story checks additional boxes with impeccable pacing and balance, which keeps the narrative interesting and entertaining. I've got to read more from this promising writer!
Narrator BJ Whimpey knocked this out of the park!
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Fun and fabulous mystery
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This was an audio book so first the reader. BJ Whimpey read this novel. I liked his narrator voice the best, but most of the others were a bit annoying. Corey's voice most notably. What he does well is read the text with the right inflections. I enjoyed his interpretation of the text. It was just his voices that were not to my liking--that is completely subjective.
I got this because it was listed as a cozy mystery, and it is. I think it fits that definition (if I understand the definition correctly). I thought it would be a good example for me to listen to to learn about gay cozies. For that purpose it was a good example.
What I liked. I liked the setting, the characters, the interaction between characters.
What I didn't like. I'd like more mystery, by which I mean, more confusion, more twists and turns, more time focused on the mystery. (there were several chapters back to back where the mystery didn't seem to be the focus, rather the relationship between two of the characters.
At times, I asked -- is this a mystery with romance, or a romance with mystery.
Recommended: Yes, sure. It is at moments fun, and interesting. I think mystery readers who don't read gay mysteries might like this one, so I do recommend it.
Will I read another from the same author--maybe. From the same series -- I'm unsure. I need more of the drag queen being the detective.
A solid three Stars
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