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Benjamin Justice, a seasoned reporter whose reputation was nearly shattered when a coveted Pulitzer slipped from his grasp, faces a new challenge: writing a public‑television documentary. When he accepts, he discovers the previous writer has vanished, leaving a messy motel room and a trail of blood. As Justice examines the predecessor’s notes and follows his traces, he is drawn into a world of intrigue and danger, confronting not only the mystery of the disappearance but also threats that endanger his own life and professional integrity.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: John Morgan Wilson
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