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Deadly Nightshade

Deadly Mystery, Book 1

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Deadly Nightshade

By: Victor J. Banis
Narrated by: Roy Wells
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About this listen

The first in a new mystery series from the legendary author of The Man from C.A.M.P. and Longhorns, Victor J. Banis.

Straight cop, gay cop, and a woman who "isn't real". Tom and Stanley are on the trail of a drag queen serial killer, and along the way, they find themselves engaged in a more intimate pursuit, trying to resolve another mystery: their unexpected attraction to one another.

©2009 Victor J. Banis (P)2012 Victor J. Banis Contemporary Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance
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Is there anything you would change about this book?

No

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The murder/mystery aspect of the story was good-the twist at the end was a surprises.I just wanted to shake Tom for being so stubborn about his growing attraction to Stanley. I think he should have accepted that he might be bisexual by the end of the book.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The choice/voice of narrator was TOTALLY inappropriate for this story. The main part of the story involved several interactions with Transgender and Tran-sexual individuals in Drag clubs. Stanley is depicted a being a camp,out and proud guy man-Mr Wells sounds like a hard smoking cowboy!

Do you think Deadly Nightshade needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, the end was clearly written to facilitate another story. Stanley and Tom have unresolved issues .

The Narrator killed this story!

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I was hoping for more this could have been better, I enjoyed it all the same , I think I’ll see if. It’s part of a series. I have hopes for a HEA in future books

I enjoyed this story but

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Enjoyable story that is well written with likeable characters.  Narration is not to my taste.

Interesting Story

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