The Boystown Prequels: Two Nick Nowak Novellas

by Marshall Thornton

Book Overview

Lambda award-winning Boystown Mystery series follows the cases of former police officer turned private investigator Nick Nowak. Set in Chicago during the early 1980s, Nowak is haunted by his abrupt departure from the CPD and the end of his relationship with librarian Daniel Laverty. The Boystown Prequels includes: Little Boy DeadFormer Chicago police officer turned private investigator, Nick Nowak is haunted by a traumatic break-up and his abrupt departure from the department after being gay-bashed. It's fall 1979 and Nick has just received his P.I. license but has no clients. Short on funds, he takes a temporary job as a driver for Film Fest Chicago. In a very short time, Nick deals with stalking fans, a crowd of protesters, and a critic's stolen wallet that leads to murder.Little Boy AfraidIt's winter 1980, private investigator Nick Nowak gets one of his first jobs working for an openly-gay senate candidate. Allan Grimley has been receiving death threats, a lot of them, and it's Nick's job to keep him alive until the election. As he protects Grimley from increasing dangers, his friendship with bartender, Ross deepens

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546541136
• ISBN13: 9781546541134
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"