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A Dangerous Thing

By: Josh Lanyon
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Millivres-Prowler Group Ltd
ISBN: 1902852338
ISBN-13: 9781902852331
Released: 08 Jan 2002
RRP: £8.99
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A great read - By: Michael Cox, 29 Dec 2003
A Dangerous Thing is a great read, it the kind of book that's perfect to take on holiday or to the beach. The book is a little thin by way of the plot & the relationships - but a good read, nonetheless.
Should Please Old Fans and New Readers - By: Duane Simolke, 05 Nov 2002
As I mentioned in my review of Lanyon’s first Adrien English book, Fatal Shadows, I usuallly don’t like mystery novels. But some of them are both witty & exciting, focusing on character development more than the actual crimes. A Dangerous Thing provides a good example of that.

Adrien’s thoughts in response to the other characters often differ from what he reallly says; otherwise, he would find himself in even more trouble! He is a sarcastic individual, but still lovable!

As with the first novel in this series, Adrien’s passion for writing & for mystery books tie in with the plot. And homophobia again complicates that plot. When this murder investigation begins, he’s in love with a closeted & obviously self-loathing cop, & surrounded by bigoted local law enforcement. Adrien’s health problems make matters worse, along with the fact that he has been accused of murder before.

While I loved Fatal Shadows, I think Lanyon has matured even more as a writer. His prose breezes by, never alllowing readers to slow down, but also making them not want to slow down. He describes scenes in intricate details when needed, without boring readers with unneeded details. Also, his knowledge of his genre works smoothly into Adrien’s character, helping Adrien solve the mystery.

This novel should please fans of Fatal Shadows, while also winning Lanyon new readers!