Title: Don’t Look Back
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: Loose Id
Publisher URL: http://www.loose-id.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59632-972-0
Genre: M/M Suspense
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Peter Killian is the curator at Constantine House in Los Angeles. When he wakes up in the hospital, he hurts all over and doesn’t have any recollection of what happened the night before or who he is. He certainly doesn’t remember stealing a tenth century Chinese mural even though the police, in the form of handsome Detective Mike Griffin, have accused him of doing just that. Then he learns that several other pieces of expensive art have disappeared over the previous few months. Of one thing Peter’s certain; he would never steal from the museum. He also can’t explain the attraction he feels for a man who wants him behind bars and why does that same man play such a prominent part in his dreams? Vivid, erotic dreams filled with hot, sweaty sex.
Don’t Look Back is the latest release by talented, multi-published author Josh Lanyon. It begins in true attention-catching Lanyon fashion with Peter in pain and stumbling toward the house, his hands covered in his own blood. After reading this opening scene, there isn’t any way that you don’t want to read further to find out what’s going on, with not only Peter and his amnesia but the theft, as well.
As is usual for Mr. Lanyon, he’s created a gripping story filled with intriguing characters, interesting interpersonal connections and a pace that keeps you moving anxiously from page to page. I freely admit I loved the amnesia angle of the story and how Peter slowly recovered bits and pieces of his memory. The sad part was the realization of how few friends he had and how regimented and lonely his life appeared to be. Then there’s the initial uncertainly of his relationship to Mike, and his unsettled long-term association with his married friend, Cole. All of these things make Don’t Look Back a thoroughly enjoyable read.
There might not be any murders in this tightly written novella, but there are plenty of other things to keep you guessing on what’s going to happen next: intrigue, self-discovery, betrayal, deceit, love, passion, desire, and several unsuccessful attempts on Peter’s life. Oh, and let’s not forget Peter’s unexpected termination from a job he loves.
Author: Josh Lanyon
Publisher: Loose Id
Publisher URL: http://www.loose-id.com/
ISBN: 978-1-59632-972-0
Genre: M/M Suspense
Rating: 4.5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Mystical Nymph
Peter Killian is the curator at Constantine House in Los Angeles. When he wakes up in the hospital, he hurts all over and doesn’t have any recollection of what happened the night before or who he is. He certainly doesn’t remember stealing a tenth century Chinese mural even though the police, in the form of handsome Detective Mike Griffin, have accused him of doing just that. Then he learns that several other pieces of expensive art have disappeared over the previous few months. Of one thing Peter’s certain; he would never steal from the museum. He also can’t explain the attraction he feels for a man who wants him behind bars and why does that same man play such a prominent part in his dreams? Vivid, erotic dreams filled with hot, sweaty sex.
Don’t Look Back is the latest release by talented, multi-published author Josh Lanyon. It begins in true attention-catching Lanyon fashion with Peter in pain and stumbling toward the house, his hands covered in his own blood. After reading this opening scene, there isn’t any way that you don’t want to read further to find out what’s going on, with not only Peter and his amnesia but the theft, as well.
As is usual for Mr. Lanyon, he’s created a gripping story filled with intriguing characters, interesting interpersonal connections and a pace that keeps you moving anxiously from page to page. I freely admit I loved the amnesia angle of the story and how Peter slowly recovered bits and pieces of his memory. The sad part was the realization of how few friends he had and how regimented and lonely his life appeared to be. Then there’s the initial uncertainly of his relationship to Mike, and his unsettled long-term association with his married friend, Cole. All of these things make Don’t Look Back a thoroughly enjoyable read.
There might not be any murders in this tightly written novella, but there are plenty of other things to keep you guessing on what’s going to happen next: intrigue, self-discovery, betrayal, deceit, love, passion, desire, and several unsuccessful attempts on Peter’s life. Oh, and let’s not forget Peter’s unexpected termination from a job he loves.
In my opinion, the only thing that would have made this story better, would have been if I knew more about Mike, the outwardly stiff and unforgiving detective. I missed not knowing what he was feeling and thinking, and for me that information would have rounded out the plot into near perfection.
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