Biceps of Death

by David Stukas

Book Overview

It ain't easy being pretty, and in Chelsea it ain't easy NOT being pretty. That's why Robert is putting himself through a gruelling work-out regime under his roomate Michael's tutelage. It takes Robert by complete surprise, though, when bodybuilding hunk Flex, gives him a cheeky kiss in the locker room and disappears off promising him more to follow. The next morning, however, Flex is found dead - mudered by the person the papers have dubbed the bodybuilder...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758206305
• ISBN13: 9780758206305
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

"It AIn't Easy Being Pretty"

Sutkas, David. "Biceps of Death", Kensington Bookz. 2006. "It Ain't Easy Being Pretty Amos Lassen In Chelsea, the section of New York City where many gays live, success seems to depend on how one looks. Because of that Robert works out a lot. He is completely at a loss when Flex, a hunt gives him a kiss in the locker room and then disappears but only after telling him that the kiss was just a prelude to something better. Unfortunately, the next day Flex is dead having been murdered by who the newspapers are calling a serial killer. Now Robert and his roommate Michael and lesbian friend, Monette are out to stop the murderer before someone else is killed. "Biceps of Death" is a fun read with lots of witty dialogue. The characters are a bit silly and somewhat unrealistic, the plot is foolish but on the whole the book is fluffy fun. I think that because the plot is so convoluted, this is the reason for the fun of the read. The book is a bit of a take off on "The Thin Man" and if those are the kinds of mysteries you like (but with a gay slant) then this is a book for you.

A Guy Can't Even Workout In Peace...

Hi, My name is Robert Wilsop. I swear to God, I was not trying to involve myself in another murder. All I wanted to do that day was work out at the gym with my best friend, Michael. How was I supposed to know that two thugs were stalking one of the trainers and that he would pull some kind of James Bond maneuver, slip some DVD in my gym bag, and tell me he would be back for it later? Well as you can probably guess, that never happened. Someone threw him off his balcony first. Now, everyone and their mother is after me because they want this DVD (Oh, by the way, you would not believe the things on it. I mean really, I could have gone the rest of my life without seeing some local televangelist dressed up in a Superman costume, being slapped around by a guy wearing a leather mask, and chaps. Michael thinks I am a prude. I think he needs Sex Addicts Anonymous). Now, I've almost been run over, my apartment's been broken into, the entire world knows that I forgot to wear underwear the other day, and the cute detective investigating the case wants to ask me out. (Normally, that wouldn't be a problem except that I finally have a boyfriend who isn't an ex-con or married). I just hope that with the help of Michael and my friend Monette, we can figure out who is trying to kill me so I can live to see gay marriage laws pass in New York someday. I need to be honest: I love this series. There's a lot of action and I laugh all the way through the books, which is something that is really important to me. Truthfully, this book didn't hold my attention as well as the others in the series but I still enjoyed it very much. If you are looking for a humorous mystery that is a fun, quick read, look no further. Stukas is beginning work on a second series so I really hope this isn't the last I hear of this trio.

Stukas Strikes Again With High Camp and Intrigue

Ya' gotta' love this guy. He is a fun author, his novels are clever, and the plots so convoluted that the reader is drawn in with every word written. Suffice it to say that modest but gay Robert Wilsop, his self- centered wealthy "sister" Michael Stark, and "save the day" Monette combine to make for a fun story. In reading all of Mr. Stukas' works, I have come to the conclusion that they are as fun as the Thin Man series...Robert is of course Nick Charles, Monette is Nora Charles, and for all of the relevance Michael contributes, he is Asta. (Note: Asta is a Wired Hair Terrier, they are charming, but can sometimes be annoying...so is Michael). Pick this book up for breezy, fun, light reading with an ever wry wink awaiting the reader.

An hour and a half of FUN!

Biceps of Death is another pleasurable read by the extraordinarily witty author David Stukas. I have certainly enjoyed his books for the mere reason that they are an enjoyable escape from reality. All his novels are extremely easy to read, yet thoroughly entertaining. I love the verbal aerobics that are constantly flying between the principle characters. If they were real people I'd be more than happy to congregate with them and listen to their banter in person. If you have an hour or two to spend, pick up these books. You will be delighted you did.