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MLR Press (2009), 212 pages
Description
A long-defunct gay activist group seems to be threatening radio shock jock Jay Plankton. As The J-Bird, the man's hate-filled rants offend Strachey deeply. Among the subjects Stevenson tackles in this series entry is homophobia in modern police services like the NYPD, where coming out carries more than its usual share of costs.
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Stevenson's eighth Donald Strachey novel begins with the P.I. on a train to New York City to (possibly) work for a right-wing politically-incorrect radio personality-- supposedly threatened by 'The Forces of Free Faggotry'. Donald knew the FFF back in 1978 (see "Death Trick"), so a closeted
The story is typical of Stevenson's work-- full of Don's dry wit, some history of the gay movement, and interesting, entertaining plot twists. I recommend the whole series.
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cop-associate recommended him for this job. The investigation ranges over the New England states as Don puts together clues with the help of a gay Amish farmer.The story is typical of Stevenson's work-- full of Don's dry wit, some history of the gay movement, and interesting, entertaining plot twists. I recommend the whole series.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2003
ISBN
1608200094 / 9781608200092