The Adventures of Miles Diamond [Paperback]

Derek Adams (Author)

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Miles sets about uncovering all as he tracks down the elusive and delectable Daniel Travis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Masquerade Books (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563331187
• ISBN-13: 978-1563331183
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,449,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Miles Diamond is a wonderful character!, March 15, 2006

By 

D. M. Annunziata (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Adventures of Miles Diamond (Paperback)

I found this little gem by accident and had to go right out and buy the
other two volumes in the series. (Miles Diamond and the Demon of Death &
Miles Diamond and the Case of the Cretan Apollo)

Keep in mind, it's ADULT FICTION, so if graphic (homosexual) sex offends
you, don't read the book.

Derek Adams created a wonderfully incorrigable character in Miles
Diamond. Written in a sort of hard boiled style, Miles harkens back to
the likes of Mike Hammer, Philip Marlowe, Archie Goodwin - you get the
idea. But he's hilarious! He's a private detective, you see, but he
really isn't very good at it. Fortunately, he's adorable and has good
friends, so it all evens out.

When there's work to be done, Miles usually has his pants down, leaving
his friends to dig up the clues, but to be fair, Miles also takes most
of the risks too. Who can blame him for taking sexual comfort when he
can, as he may be dead at any moment!

In this first book of the series, Miles is hired by David Travis to find
his missing twin brother Daniel. The catch is, Daniel has been declared
dead, but David says he has a connection with his brother and would know
if he were really dead. It all sounds a little fishy, but Miles is at
the end of his rope financially and Travis is super wealthy (and super
gorgeous), so he jumps in with both feet - and, um, other things ...
Miles is a horn dog, much to the dismay of his prudish friend Rudy, who
is the brains of the operation (although, trusting Miles to do anything
is not very smart, as he is so very easily distracted). Miles and pals
are pursued from Seattle to Amsterdam to Paris to Marakesh with death
and mayhem always a step behind. The climactic bondage scene
alone is worth the read.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Miles Diamond private dick for hire., December 19, 2003

By 

L.B. (St.Louis,MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Miles Diamond (Paperback)

I recieved this book, as a Christmas gift ,and it curdled the eggnog,in my glass.
The hero ,of this novel, is the titular Miles Diamond private dick.The case that is "thrust" upon him is to find the twin brother of his newest client.this sets Miles on a quest frought with danger,intrigue,world tavel and yes sexual exploits.This is a fairly hackneyed premise but it does have a twist.All of the characters involved are promiscious homosexuals.
The writing style is a combination of a 50s noir ,ala Micky Spillane, and an editor generated letter ,to Blue Boy Magazines "Forum" section.
The graphic nature and descriptions ,of Miles'exploits will not allow for any quotations ,in this review.In fact this book was so distubing I couldn't finish it.
I have given this book 5 stars for the sheer joy it has been to give it away ,to another friend ,as a "zonker" xxx-mas gift.So far it has been in the possession ,of most of my friends ,and is still being passed around,and ,as is our tradition ,read aloud, at our annual holiday party.
This book is indeed the most offensive gay porn(without photos) I have ever come across and may not be for all.This is not a book you buy ,for yourself ,and keep ,on a shelf ,in your library or on a coffee table.This is the type of book you read ,as a laugh ,and then figure out how to slip it ,into your buddies bookcase.Later,at the most inconvieniant time(a party let's say)you loudly point it out ,to other guests, and ask why would you have such a sick thing?

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Miles Diamond private dick for hire, December 19, 2003

By 

L.B. (St.Louis,MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Miles Diamond (Paperback)

I recieved this book, as a Christmas gift ,and it curdled the eggnog,in my glass.
The hero ,of this novel, is the titular Miles Diamond private dick.The case that is "thrust" upon him is to find the twin brother of his newest client.this sets Miles on a quest frought with danger,intrigue,world tavel and yes sexual exploits.This is a fairly hackneyed premise but it does have a twist.All of the characters involved are promiscious homosexuals.
The writing style is a combination of a 50s noir ,ala Micky Spillane, and an editor generated letter ,to Blue Boy Magazines "Forum" section.
The graphic nature and descriptions ,of Miles'exploits will not allow for any quotations ,in this review.In fact this book was so distubing I couldn't finish it.
I have given this book 5 stars for the sheer joy it has been to give it away ,to another friend ,as a "zonker" xxx-mas gift.So far it has been in the possession ,of most of my friends ,and is still being passed around,and ,as is our tradition ,read aloud, at our annual holiday party.
This book is indeed the most offensive gay porn(without photos) I have ever come across and may not be for all.This is not a book you buy ,for yourself ,and keep ,on a shelf ,in your library or on a coffee table.This is the type of book you read ,as a laugh ,and then figure out how to slip it ,into your buddies bookcase.Later,at the most inconvieniant time(a party let's say)you loudly point it out ,to other guests, and ask why would you have such a sick thing?