Atmospheric, gritty and/or a little romantic, these mysteries featuring queer characters serve up some history with their sleuthing.
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In 1887, former Pinkerton Agent Alma Rosales disguises herself as her male alter ego, Jack Camp, as she investigates an opium theft and endeavors to impress her boss and ex-lover, Delphine Beaumond. You can also check out this title as eAudio on Hoopla.
When a popular blues singer and drag queen is kidnapped, Lanie Price’s investigation sends her into the heart of 1920s Harlem. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla.
After the police refuse to investigate the whereabouts of her brother, Josephine O’Conner dons his clothes and becomes Joe to make her own investigation. As she explores various gay gathering places, she encounters a blackmailing scheme, murder, and the homophobic laws and attitudes of 1950s America.
When the star drag queen of the Cloak and Dagger speakeasy is accused of murder, Millie vows to clear his name as she divides her romantic attention between a beautiful waitress and the son of a bootlegger. You can check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio of OverDrive/Libby.
