This American author crafts fast-paced mystery novels set in and around Chicago, lauded for their engaging plots and well-developed, likeable characters. His work prominently features gay themes, reflecting the author's own identity. A recurring element in his storytelling is the exploration of prejudice, where characters exhibiting racism, sexism, or homophobia often face dire consequences.
Gay Chicago Police Detective Paul Turner is called in to investigate the death of a male super-model Cullom Furyk. Furyk, who plunged to his death from the roof of a major Chicago hotel, may well have been murdered - but the question is by whom and why?