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Jean M. Redmann

    9 de junio de 1955

    Jean Marie Redmann es una novelista estadounidense célebre por su serie de misterio protagonizada por un detective privado de Nueva Orleans. Sus obras adoptan la tradición 'hardboiled', explorando temas como el impacto duradero de una infancia difícil, la discriminación por orientación sexual y el alcoholismo. La escritura de Redmann no solo aborda estas complejas luchas personales, sino que también refleja su compromiso con los problemas sociales y la defensa de la comunidad LGBTQ+.

    Mississippi
    Transitory
    Women of the Mean Streets: Lesbian Noir
    Men of the Mean Streets
    Deaths of Jocasta
    The Intersection of Law and Desire
    • The Intersection of Law and Desire

      • 177 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      In the steamy underworld of New Orleans, mystery culminates where law and desire interact. Micky takes on the case of the daughter of a friend, who is believed to be sexually abused, not knowing that the investigation will lead her on a dangerous sexual odyssey. While doing battle with seedy thugs and struggling to hold on to her rocky relationship with Dr. Cordelia James, Micky travels between the uptown opulence of the Sans Parel Club, one of New Orleans's exclusive private clubs, and a tawdry hole of a bar near the Desire Projects.

      The Intersection of Law and Desire
    • Deaths of Jocasta

      • 398 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      In this long-awaited reprint, Micky Knight had a pleasant evening to look forward to; she was running security at a party of beautiful lesbians and gay men. But a dead body ruins the affair. When more dead women are found, the police target Dr. Cordelia James as the killer - the same Cordelia who broke Micky's heart. As Micky works to expose the killer she tries to keep her heart hidden.

      Deaths of Jocasta
    • Men of the Mean Streets

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Exploring the intersection of noir and gay culture, this anthology features stories from top writers who infuse classic themes of moral ambiguity and cynicism with a unique gay perspective. Edited by acclaimed authors Greg Herren and J.M. Redmann, the collection redefines the gay mystery genre, offering fresh insights into life and culture through the lens of tough, complex characters. Readers can expect a transformative experience that challenges traditional views and deepens the understanding of gay narratives within the noir framework.

      Men of the Mean Streets
    • Women of the Mean Streets: Lesbian Noir

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Exploring the intersection of gender and crime, this book delves into the lives of women navigating the harsh realities of urban environments. It highlights their struggles for justice amidst violence and societal challenges, showcasing resilience and the quest for empowerment. Through vivid storytelling, it reveals the complexities of female experiences in a world often dominated by male perspectives, emphasizing both the dangers they face and their determination to seek justice.

      Women of the Mean Streets: Lesbian Noir
    • Transitory

      • 264 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      The cops blow it off as a customer surprised by what was under the dress, but PI Micky Knight knows they're wrong--she either makes it her case or lets a murderer go free to kill again.

      Transitory
    • Privatdetektivin Michele Knight - 'den Mississippi kann ich durch mein Badezimmerfenster sehen, wenn ich mich aufs Klo stelle' - hat Ebbe in der Kasse. Guter Zeitpunkt für eine neue, geschmackvoll verpackte Klientin, die ihr allerdings Schande einbrockt. Aber dass 'Micky' sich mit der halben Südstaatenmafia anlegt, liegt wohl mehr an ihrer tollkühnen Mentalität.

      Mississippi