The Back Passage by James Lear
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I felt extremely insulted by this book. The main protagonist, Mitch, spends the entire book obtaining clues to solve the mystery by jumping into bed with any guy who will lay down with him. That's not to say a bed was necessary. I found nothing about this book redeeming. Had I not been fooled into believing that this was a fun read, and a great novel, I would have never purchased the book. I love a good mystery, and, though I prefer not to read erotica. I am not opposed to it popping up in the book I’m reading if it is done well and fits within the storyline by moving the story forward. This book did none of those things. The mystery itself is so weak to be nearly missed because so much sex is going on. I've read reviews of this book comparing it to movies like Gosford Park and books by authors like Agatha Christie. How insulting!! I just rolled my eyes and said Oh Please!!! Take it from me, if you are looking for a good mystery you’ll do yourself a big favor by giving this book a wide berth.

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