Diagnosis: Death

The Paul Monroe Mystery Series, Book 2

By: A.P. Eisen

Narrated by: Kale Williams

When a body is found in the park, Paul Monroe knows two things: This isn’t a simple mugging, and the weekend he has planned with his boyfriend is officially over before it begins. With no murder weapon but a slew of suspects at the ready, Paul and his partner, Rob, begin the tedious task of piecing together the few clues they have.

Happier than he’s ever been, Cliff knows there’s more to Paul than the tough exterior the man shows to the world, but Cliff is determined to take things slow. An unexpected phone call forces him to revisit the pain of his past, and now he needs Paul more than ever, but he’s hesitant to ask, unwilling to pressure Paul into a decision he might not be ready to make.

Paul’s investigation means more long nights away from Cliff, who is grappling with his unsettling news. Not being able to support Cliff isn’t sitting right with Paul, and for the first time his personal life is as important as his job. Knowing he has Paul to lean on gives Cliff the courage to speak and to heal old wounds as they navigate the minefield of building a relationship. Meanwhile, a killer walks the streets of Thornwood Park, and Paul won’t be satisfied until they are caught and justice served.

©2019 A.P. Eisen (P)2020 A.P. Eisen

Another nail biting gripping mystery!

This is book 2 in the Paul Monroe Mysteries and although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading this in the series order as we see the character and his love interest develop.

I loved seeing Paul and Cliff getting accustomed to their new relationship.

The new case this time was even more gripping and had me intrigued and biting my nails till the very end.

As Paul and Cliff navigate the new waters of their relationship, a killer is loose on the streets of Thornwood Park.
Can Paul catch the killer as well as be there for Cliff?
Another stunning book in this mystery series.

Kale William's really sets the right atmosphere and tone for this thrilling narration.

Rare for a female writer to get m/m mystery right

First, you can't go wrong with Kale Williams as a narrator.
The gay characters are more like the people I have known. They are people with regular jobs and while being gay helps define them, it doesn't completely define and restrict everything they do. While being gay and being in a m/m relationship takes a lot of the internal thinking, so far in this series the mystery takes center stage. While the sex is still sort of like and in some ways touches the inaccurate and probably prejudiced thinking that women writers depict it, the sex doesn't fill pages in order to sell the product.
I enjoyed the second in the series as much as the first book. Most female writers start inserting more and more graphic, cliche sex in the second and following book.
I look forward to additional books in the series because I bet Eisen will continue producing good ones.

Riveting

Story: 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Audio: 5 Stars☆☆☆☆☆
Book two of the Paul Monroe series by Felice Stevens is a continuation and happens about three months into Paul and Cliff's budding relationship. Even though both are carefully threading water I found it amusing that they didn't see they were basically living together. Paul for all of his insecurities with having his first real boyfriend is a natural. He is sweet, kind and very intuitive to Cliff's needs. Cliff is such a terrific man and perfect for the surly detective. However when Paul is with Cliff he definitely softens around the edges and lets his guard down. He is slowly leaving the closet and it feels right to him. Murder is something that Cliff has come to realize is part of the deal when dating a homicide detective. A grisly death leads to a myriad of suspects and once again Ms.Stevens delivers a fast-paced and riveting mystery along with a sizzling romance. There was also an element of hurt for Cliff as he tries to navigate his feelings of betrayal of his parents who turned their backs on him when he was young. They have reached out to him and he is beyond confused. The books are showing a great deal of growth in the relationship between the two men. You may want to read the first book before delving into the second tale. I so highly recommend this wonderful story.
Audio review: Narrator Mr. Kale Williams.
Once again Kale William's easy relaxed reading made this audiobook a real treat. His interpretation of Paul is just how I imagined it would be. An excellent presentation that I relished from the first moment to the very end. Mr. William's voice really does this great mystery justice. I urge you to try this wonderful and well-presented audiobook.

great story

interesting crime story, great continuation of a budding relationship. loved it. oh also good narration

Loving this series!!

Wow really enjoying this series. I thought this book was better than the first. Now that we know the MCs better. I also found the case to be better a little harder to solve than the first book. I can’t wait for more. As always the narrator was perfect!!