Ice In His Veins: A Nicky D'Amico Mystery
by Chuck Zito
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Author: Chuck ZitoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-01
ISBN: 0738710385
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: MIDNIGHT INK
Book Reviews of Ice In His Veins: A Nicky D'Amico Mystery
Book Review: Character-driven entertaining mystery
Summary: 4 Stars
Nicky D'Amico is again acting as stage manager for an amateur theatre production, this one an all-male remake of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by a theatre company made up primarily of his friends from his college days. Among them are Marcus, his former boyfriend, who has reported reformed from his earlier substance abuse problems, and Alex, Marcus' best friend and confidant. When one of the troupe is found dead in the alley adjoining the theatre, with an icicle jabbed into his neck, the remaining members of the company try to reconcile their grief with the tradition that "The show must go on", leaving some nerves rather raw, with the realization that the murderer is likely among them.
With many of my former gay mystery novelists retired or cutting back, I want very much to find a new series to which I can develop a loyalty. This is the second installment in the "Nicky D'Amico" series for Zito, and, although well written and entertaining, it is a bit different from most in the genre. They are definitely more character (than event) driven, with the numerous, detailed characterizations off-putting to some readers, but I happen to like his style, though it took some getting used to. Of course, NYC amateur theatre being what it is, some of the characters are a bit peculiar, but you don't ever get the impression that some are there strictly for comic relief, although there are indeed numerous funny moments. Being a former NYer, I also think he captured the reality of living in a small apartment surrounded by "colorful" neighbors quite well, though I think his portrayal of NYPD's detectives is a bit unrealistic.
Overall, a fast-paced light read, which I recommend. Looking forward to the third in his series, which has a preview at the end of this book. Four stars out of five.
Summary of Ice In His Veins: A Nicky D'Amico Mystery
After a disastrous stint as stage manager at a Catholic college, Nicky D'Amico moves back to New York to get his life in order. The good Company's all-male production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is a little unorthodox, but he's thrilled about working with some of his old college friends.This midwinter production of Dream soon becomes a nightmare when one of the actors is found dead behind the theater. It's clear that the murderer is someone with the production?one of them!
The show must go on, but with someone hiding liquor bottles all over the set, more than one diva with an untrustworthy entourage, and two cute guys vying for his affections, Nicky has his hands full. Everyone is a suspect, and Nicky must figure out who the killer is?before it's curtains for another cast member.
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