Chains of Deceit (Idol) [Paperback]

Paul Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Series: Idol | Publication Date: October 1997

Journalist Nathan Dexter's life is turned around when he meets a young student called Scott - someone who offers him the relationship for which he's been searching. Then Nathan's best friend goes missing, and Nathan uncovers evidence that he has become the victim of a slavery ring which is rumoured to be operating out of London's leather scene. To rescue their friend and expose the perverted trade, Nathan and Scott must go undercover, risking detection and betrayal at every turn. As their investigations take them from the leather bars of London and Amsterdam to the backrooms of New York, it becomes clear that they are themselves being investigated, and that they can trust no one - not even each other.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Breathless writing' Time Out 'More sophisticated than the usual one-hand jobs... which have traditionally dominated the shelves of bookstores. Independent on Sunday --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Buccaneer Books Inc (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0352332069
• ISBN-13: 978-0352332066
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,659,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nearly missed opportunities..., November 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Chains of Deceit (Idol) (Paperback)

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.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, March 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chains of Deceit (Idol) (Paperback)

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.