Book Review: Someone Killed His Boyfriend

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Someone Killed His Boyfriend     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
David Stukas
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Gay / Lesbian
Kensington, Jul 2002, $14.00, 259 pp.

Michael Starks informs his friend feminine hygiene products’ copywriter Robert Willsop that he is in love and going to marry Max. Since Michael goes through men at a rate faster than a paid professional, Robert remains skeptical that this is just the flavor of the day for his promiscuous pal. When Robert meets the gorgeous Max he thinks of ways to kill Michael because he wants the hunk in his bed and not in that of a saddle tramp like his bud.

Though jealous, Robert agrees to help Michael with the gayest wedding in the history of Manhattan. However, in front of well over a thousand guests, Max jilts Michael. Not long afterward, Max is killed with the obvious murder suspect being his fiancee. Robert and Michael accompanied by the six foot four inch lesbian Monette must find the real culprit rather soon.

Fans of gay mystery tales will probably want to pass on SOMEONE KILLED HIS BOYFRIEND as the amateur sleuth investigation takes a major rear seat to the cast’s lifestyle. Robert is the key player who keeps the plot moving forward. Readers, regardless of sexual preference, will understand his depression and his concerns many common to anyone not just gays. Michael’s ego makes him somewhat obnoxious (except in bed) and don’t challenge Monette in any sport as she’ll kick your butt further than a soccer ball (stereotypes?). The three caballeros turn David Stukas’ novel into an amusing romp that focuses on the lifestyle of the rich and poor gay.

Harriet Klausner

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