Goldenboy: A Henry Rios Mystery

Nava, Michael

ISBN 10: 1555838294 / ISBN 13: 9781555838294

Published by Alyson Pubns (edition 3rd ed.), 2003

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1555838294-11-1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Goldenboy: A Henry Rios Mystery
• Publisher: Alyson Pubns (edition 3rd ed.)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555838294
• ISBN 13: 9781555838294
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

By the beginning of Goldenboy, Henry has become sober, finding spirituality in his recovery while becoming further engaged in gay activism. He decides to assist a Los Angeles attorney who is dying of AIDS with the defense of a young gay man on trial for killing a coworker who threatened to out him. Goldenboy probes explosive themes of homophobia and exploitation within the gay community and also introduces Josh Mandel, who will become a critical part of the series arc.

About the Author

Michael Nava is the author of seven Henry Rios novels, five of which (Goldenboy, Howtown, The Hidden Law, The Death of Friends, and Rag and Bone) have been Lambda Literary Award winners. He is an attorney in private practice in San Francisco.