A Body to Dye For
A Body to Dye For by Grant Michaels is a mystery novel published by ReQueered Tales on April 19, 2022. This edition spans 298 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Stan “Vannos” Kraychik, a Boston hairdresser and manager of Snips Salon, whose day takes a dramatic turn when a delivery mishap leads to a murder investigation involving his client, Calvin Redding, and the discovery of a body dressed in bowties.
Readers will find a blend of humor and intrigue as Stan embarks on a quest to clear his name, navigating a series of escapades that include mountain climbing and sleuthing. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of LGBTQ+ themes and amateur sleuthing, showcasing the complexities of relationships and the challenges of solving a crime. This edition also features a foreword by Carl Mesrobian and an introduction by Neil S. Plakcy, adding depth to the reading experience.
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A Stan Kraychik Mystery, Book 1 – Stan “Vannos” Kraychik isn’t your everyday Boston hairdresser. Manager of Snips Salon, which is owned by best bud (and occasional nemesis) Nicole, Stan thought this day was an ordinary one. A delivery van backed into the salon’s rear driveway and accidentally spilled gallons of conditioner, leaving Stan and hunky Roger) embracing in a gooey mess trying to staunch the flow, with little success as they slid and slipped with Nicole watching on with rolling eyes. Later Roger is found murdered.
Stan’s client, Calvin Redding, who owns the apartment where Roger’s body was found, can’t explain why the body is dressed in little more than bowties. Enter Lieutenant Branco, dark, muscular, Italian, (straight) of Boston PD Homicide who immediately suspects everyone, especially Stan. In an attempt to clear his name, Stan travels to California, takes up mountain climbing, eavesdropping, spying, schmoozing, and a little bit of schtupping, all in an attempt to find the truth.
Grant Michaels’ zany series of adventures starring Stan Kraychik garnered multiple Lambda Literary Awards including a 1991 nomination for Best Gay Men’s Mystery. For this new edition, Carl Mesrobian reminisces about his brother Grant in an exclusive foreword, and Neil S. Plakcy provides an introduction of appreciation.
“A delightful debut with a gay hairdresser-investigator who gets his fingers into a lot more things than hair. It’s a promising start to what looks to be a successful series.” – George Baxt, The Dorothy Parker Murder Case
“What a pleasure to come across a new kind of amateur sleuth to tickle the jaded reader! Here is a genuinely original book – a breathless read with no side trips or rest stops, filled with intriguing complexities and an excellently satisfying conclusion. I like Stan Kraychik a lot better than Dave Brandstetter, and would willingly be arrested by Lieutenant Branco …” – Samuel M. Steward/Phil Andros, Murder Is Murder Is Murder
“Surprisingly light-hearted, A Body to Dye For is full to overflowing with threatening phone calls, possible suspects and most of all … titillation. Michaels cleverly escorts his readers on a merry spin through straight and gay Boston, an overnight stay in San Francisco, and several days journey through Yosemite National Park. So kick back and escape from your all-too-real world with some kooky characters, feats of bravery and a happy ending.” – San Francisco Bay Times
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