L.A. Heat: A Novel by P.A. Brown Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of L.A. Heat: A Novel
Book Review: An amazing debut. A page turner.
Summary: 5 Stars
I love gay couple playing sleuth. This crime mystery about David, a closeted LAPD cop, and Chris, a hot party goer computer whiz, in hot pursue of a psycopath serial killer is one gripping and suspenseful thriller. The plot pulls you in from page one with never a dull moment The writer's description is vivid and one has to appreciate her effort on the details of the crime investigation.
Interweaved into the suspense is of course the budding romance between David and Chris, two very credible and likable characters. Their love story is believable and one could not help but cheer them on.
The last few chapters are heart pounding scenes as I find myself wincing at a few terrifying moments.
Definitely one of the best gay mystery & suspense I have read in a while and I hope P.A. Brown will give us more on this couple.
Book Review: Gay detective comes out
Summary: 4 Stars
A tough repressed gay detective, David Lane, solves the case of the carpet killer, involving his chief suspect, and ultimately, accomplice, the handsome playboy computer wizard, Chris Bellamere. The suspense and tension is maintained throughout as the plot, and characters' relationships, take one turn after another, and one's hopes increasingly long for the outcome that our two heroes themselves, David and Chris, daren't even hope for. But will they both survive all the dangers to reach the end to achieve it?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is well written, and the characters are real and likeable, even David Lane's detective partner, the homophobic Martinez proves to have redeeming qualities.
Book Review: Good, good read
Summary: 4 Stars
LAPD detective David Laine and his partner Martinez Diego are chasing a serial killer, known as the Carpet Killer, through the gay community of Los Angeles. Several men have been brutally killed and their bodies dumped.
All leads are pointing to Chris Bellamere, an openly gay playboy who knew the victims. In the eyes of the homophobic members of the LAPD, that means he must be their killer, and they look for evidence to prove it. Fortunately for Chris, David is also gay, though closeted, and will not allow Chris to be railroaded. But when David falls for Chris, he is determined to do whatever it takes to prove Chris' innocence.
Brown brings a new spin to the "cop falls for prime suspect" story. A high level of personal danger, a light dose of humor, and a respected cop coming out of the closet provide the emotional ties to well-defined characters that you can't help but care about. The ending will leave you breathless.
I can't wait to see more of this duo.
Armchair Interviews says: New and unique "character" twists for a mystery.
Book Review: Impressive debut
Summary: 5 Stars
L.A. Heat is the kind of book that makes you wonder how this could be a debut novel. This suspenseful, carefully-plotted mystery has all the earmarks of some of the best (and more seasoned) mystery pros in the business. Its setting is realistic and at times seamy, its characters sympathetic and real, its attention to detail (especially police procedure) astonishing, and its pacing deft...definitely in the category of "can't put down." I look forward to more from P.A. Brown. She's a winner.Book Review: Page turner
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by no means one of the "best written" books I've read but it's been a long time since I read one I had such a difficult time putting down. Highly recommended.