Books like Izzy and Eve by Neal Drinnan
Gay Izzy, an erotic cartoonist, and Eve, his best pal and jewelry maker, are part of a gay community facing disappearances of other gay men. Eve, a psychic who collects clippings of unsolved murders, embarks on a mission beyond anything she's over dreamed or imagined. The story combines edgy thriller elements with a ghost story, as Izzy joins the ranks of the missing. The novel is a witty and unsettling joyride through Drinnan's acid-etched world, exploring themes of identity, desire, and the boundaries of reality.
First publish date: July 20, 2006
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Neal Drinnan
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