Books like Rag and Bone by Michael Nava
Henry Rios, a gay attorney of Mexican heritage, is battling a heart attack when he is drawn in to help his long‑lost niece, the illegitimate daughter of his estranged sister. She confesses to murdering her abusive husband, and Rios agrees to investigate. As he digs into the case, he discovers that the truth is far more complex and tangled than he initially imagined, forcing him to confront family histories and hidden motives in the process.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Michael Nava
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