Chains of Deceit (Idol)

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Summary: Nearly missed opportunities...
Review: Okay, let me first point out that I ALMOST didn't buy this book, based solely on the review given here. Looking back on that moment of indecision, I shudder at the thought that I may have missed out on a great book for absolutely no reason other than a bad review. To be perfectly honest, I have to wonder if the other reviewer and I actually read the same book. Based on their comments, I have serious doubts that that is the case. I found the writing to be clear and concise, the plot (yes it actually has one) to be interesting, and the reading experience as a whole to be incredibly worthwhile. Had I not read this book, I would, quite simply, have missed out on one of the better books in this genre. Now, maybe it seems as though I'm according too much to what is essentially a book of gay porn writing. Maybe I am. But ultimately I found this book to be just as enjoyable to read as any number of books of varying themes. A solid read, and especially good if you're looking for more than just a cheap thrill. I can hardly wait to start into the second and third parts.

Rating:
Summary: Disappointing
Review: Somewhere there must be a gay writer who can combine escapism sex with a PLOT. He sure is not Paul Alexander. The storyline is there in theory: journalist Nathan Dexter goes undercover in the London Leatherscene to expose a slavery ring. He falls in love with a handsome young student who may be out to betray him. LOADS (ahem) of opportunity for rollicking sex and rollicking adventure. All we get is the sex, and after awhile it gets boring. It gets numbing, in fact. Mr. Publisher, I don't need to buy a book for this kind of reading experience, I can get these cheap thrills from magazines.