A Dangerous Thing by Josh Lanyon
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Book Reviews of A Dangerous Thing
Book Review: The series really heats up!
Summary: 5 Stars
Book two in the Adrien English series and this one really moves! Adrien, book seller and author, decides to get away from the city and his closeted cop, would-be boyfriend, Jake. But of course murder and mystery follow him out to his family ranch, as does Jake.
It's wonderful to see these two characters working together, thrashing out their relationship as well as the identity of more than one dead body. The characters of Adrien and Jake are very well realized--the chemistry between them is perfect-- and the mystry is full of fun little twists, red herrings and discoveries.
It's a great book in an wonderful series.
Book Review: good sophomore effort
Summary: 4 Stars
I wish Josh Lanyon's books were a bit lengthier because they read so very quickly. In fact, I read this one in just a few hours the very day I got it from Amazon.
Interesting sleuths are not as easy to find as you might think, and gay ones are even tougher to locate. That's one reason I wish these were lengthier--when you find a sleuth you like, it would be good to really read a lot more about him. Alas--Adrien English comes and goes far too quickly, at least for me.
I like various aspects of this novel. One is that Adrien gets away from the bookstore he owns and which was the main setting for the first novel. This time, Adrien gets away by going to a ranch he'd inherited from his Granna. You'd think that means that Jake Riordan won't be an issue, but he is. He follows Adrien to that ranch when English gets into trouble (he's remarkably good at finding trouble and rolling about in it to the point that his life is in danger), and the relationship they've both been dancing around becomes somewhat closer to reality. I won't spoil it for you.
That's one of the strongest parts of this second book in the series: Adrien and Jake actually get to interact in meaningful ways, and as a result, they become far "rounder" characters. Neither is a stereotype, and that makes the book a far more successful one than it's predecessor.
Another thing I like about this book is that the setting is interesting and different from the staid, predictable bookstore. We get introduced to non-LA characters, and while some of them ARE mere stereotypes, at least they're different from the LA stereotypes.
What don't I like? 1) the length, as I noted before; 2) the bad proofreading throughout (argh! just because it's a small publishing house, that doesn't mean that the proofreading should be crappy!); and 3)the relatively-easy-to-unravel plot (well, except for the very end, which I didn't see coming in some respects).
All in all, a successful effort from Mr. Lanyon. I can't wait for the fourth book!
Book Review: Must Read
Summary: 5 Stars
A Dangerous Thing is the second of the Adrien English mystery series. This is a very entertaining book and series, possibly one of my favorite finds in the past six months. As an avid reader, that's saying something. Lanyon's series is cleverly and humorously written from Adrien's perspective as he relates his personal feelings and the events of the terrific mystery he finds back at the ranch. Adrien's complicated relationship with Jake is particularly interesting and authentic. This is a witty, moving, and highly recommended series. A Dangerous Thing is my favorite in the series so far which currently numbers three with a fourth book due later this year. The author's other work is also highly recommended. Enjoy!Book Review: Great follow up in the series!
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved the second book in the series and I loved the sexual tension created between Adrien and Jake! Tortuous, beautiful but worth the wait! Even I was getting anxious! We get to know a little bit more of Jake - but not enough for Adrien or the reader! A good murder mystery. Well-developed characters and plot. Looking forward to next book and next book. Book Review: Highly addictive
Summary: 5 Stars
I just read the previous version few months ago, when i read that Josh Lanyon has redited and revised it, I decided I just have to read the new version again. That's how much I love this series.
It's a quick read, witty, well plotted and fast-paced. On top of that the central characters - Adrien and Jake are higly addictive. The revised (may I say - further improved) edition will satisfy the readers who can't get enough of the "on/off relationship" of Adrien and Jake. The added part made the book more erotically (and emotionally) charged... it also allows readers to understand Jake better (if that's possible, cos he's such a mysterious, misunderstood character).