Let's Get Criminal
On the jacket for this first mystery by Lambda award winner Raphael, Faye Kellerman calls it "literate, witty" and "a delightful romp." I'm always in the mood for a delightful romp, and I liked this one. Nick Hoffman teaches composition at the State University of Michigan in the capitol, Michiganoloplis, where he lives with his lover, noted writer (and fellow professor) Stefan Borowksi. Trouble begins when Perry Cross, an old lover of Stefan's, comes to SUM and shares an office with Nick. The relationship between Nick and Stefan is particularly strong, and very sweet. I'm looking forward to future exploits.
St. Martin's 1997
The Edith Wharton Murders
Here's Raphael's second in the series featuring his detective, Nick Hoffman, an untenured English professor at the State University of Michigan. This is a character I must love, as I am too, an untenured English professor.
St. Martin's 1997 St. Martin's 1999
Death of A Constant Lover
Another academic mystery from the prolific Raphael; this one involves the death of a student.
St. Martin's 1999 St. Martin's 2000
Little Miss Evil
Nick's career is going up, while his partner's is going down... the saga continues. The death of a controversial feminist author in the English department causes trouble.
St. Martin's 2000
Burning Down the House
Sexual and academic tensions grow at the State University of Michigan, as untenured English professor Nick Hoffman helps a fellow professor find out who's been harassing her.
Walker & Company 2001
Tropic of Murder
Nick and Stefan slip away from trouble in Michigan to what's supposed to be a carefree idyll at a Caribbean resort. "Mouth-watering descriptions" and "ratcheting tension" ensues.
Perseverance
Press 2004
