Böcker av Grant Michaels

A Stan Kraychik Mystery, Book 2 - Valentine''s Day is fast approaching and everyone has a sweetheart, except Stan Kraychik, Boston''s sassiest hairdresser. Ever hopeful of meeting Mr. Right, Stan attends a gala reception that culminates in a death by poisoning, and romantic problems take a back seat to murder. Then Boston police arrest Stan''s friend Laurett Cole, who leaves her four-year-old son in Stan''s care. In his quest to free Laurett from suspicion and himself from his ill-mannered ward, Stan finds himself exploring the secrets of a revered Boston institution, the Gladys Gardner Chocolate Company. There, along with the sweet edibles, he finds an assortment of not-so-delectable murder.A Lambda Literary Awards Finalist in 1993, this new edition includes a foreword by Frank W. Butterfield."Refreshing ... a pleasant story of murder, mixups, and mayhem ... The story''s perky pace is due to Michael''s penchant for campy conversation and humorous insights from the snappy snipper from Snips." - Lambda Rising Book Report"The one-liners fly as fast as the bullets and there is a surprise in nearly every chapter. Love You to Death is an engaging murder mystery that epitomizes the best of the genre." - The Advocate"Grant Michael''s sleuthing hairdresser has both the sensitivities of his craft and the balls to impel him into atypical daring. A Body to Dye For has the tart, racy smell of success." - Bay Area Reporter"A delightful debut with a gay hairdresser-investigator who gets his fingers into a lot more things than hair. It''s a promising start to what looks to be a successful series." - George Baxt, The Dorothy Parker Murder Case

A Stan Kraychik Mystery, Book 1 - Stan "Vannos" Kraychik isn''t your everyday Boston hairdresser. Manager of Snips Salon, which is owned by best bud (and occasional nemesis) Nicole, Stan thought this day was an ordinary one. A delivery van backed into the salon''s rear driveway and accidentally spilled gallons of conditioner, leaving Stan and hunky Roger) embracing in a gooey mess trying to staunch the flow, with little success as they slid and slipped with Nicole watching on with rolling eyes. Later Roger is found murdered.Stan''s client, Calvin Redding, who owns the apartment where Roger''s body was found, can''t explain why the body is dressed in little more than bowties. Enter Lieutenant Branco, dark, muscular, Italian, (straight) of Boston PD Homicide who immediately suspects everyone, especially Stan. In an attempt to clear his name, Stan travels to California, takes up mountain climbing, eavesdropping, spying, schmoozing, and a little bit of schtupping, all in an attempt to find the truth.Grant Michaels'' zany series of adventures starring Stan Kraychik garnered multiple Lambda Literary Awards including a 1991 nomination for Best Gay Men''s Mystery. For this new edition, Carl Mesrobian reminisces about his brother Grant in an exclusive foreword, and Neil S. Plakcy provides an introduction of appreciation."A delightful debut with a gay hairdresser-investigator who gets his fingers into a lot more things than hair. It''s a promising start to what looks to be a successful series." - George Baxt, The Dorothy Parker Murder Case"What a pleasure to come across a new kind of amateur sleuth to tickle the jaded reader! Here is a genuinely original book - a breathless read with no side trips or rest stops, filled with intriguing complexities and an excellently satisfying conclusion. I like Stan Kraychik a lot better than Dave Brandstetter, and would willingly be arrested by Lieutenant Branco ..." - Samuel M. Steward/Phil Andros, Murder Is Murder Is Murder"Surprisingly light-hearted, A Body to Dye For is full to overflowing with threatening phone calls, possible suspects and most of all ... titillation. Michaels cleverly escorts his readers on a merry spin through straight and gay Boston, an overnight stay in San Francisco, and several days journey through Yosemite National Park. So kick back and escape from your all-too-real world with some kooky characters, feats of bravery and a happy ending." - San Francisco Bay Times∩╗┐

Vincent Watkins and his wife Mariah, along with their 3 children has life by the horns and appear to have things under control as they are the self proclaimed King and Queen of the city. Unfortunately, Mariahs boss whose also Vinces business partner, Brent, has his eyes on the throne and plans to make the crown his own. Like Water to a Rose outlines the life of a business man at the height of his career and the corruption that nearly cost him his life.

Prospects of Fame outlines the life of a young lady who grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth from a very privileged and respected family. Her mother, the Chief of Police, and her father, a very prominent and successful businessman, tried to provide her the best life possible, while protecting her from this cruel world. The Watkins Family was loved and respected by many, but feared and hated by many more. Wealth and power were the driving force of their success, but death and corruption were the glue that held it all together. Life starts to unravel during her new life in Miami when she slowly realizes everything may soon come crumbing down. Trying to maintain college life, being a student athlete, dealing with family drama, and juggling her boyfriend were becoming quite overwhelming for her. All of this while having her ex-boyfriend, who she is still in love with come back into the picture after a two year hiatus, definitely has Fame questioning life. Secrets, lies, and her family's past interrupt her perfect little world. With no one left in her corner, Fame is not sure which way to go as she's being pulled in every direction. But the facts remain the same, she's a Watkins and quitting is not in her nature. Not knowing who to trust, this young lady is forced to grow up fast because the next six months could determine the rest of her life.