In "Early Graves" by Joseph Hansen, the ninth installment in the Dave Brandstetter series, the story follows Dave, a gay insurance investigator, as he returns home to find a murdered man in his courtyard. The victim, a developer named Drew Dodge, is suspected to be the latest target of a killer preying on young gay men dying of AIDS. Despite personal turmoil in his life, Dave feels compelled to investigate the crime, leading him on a dangerous journey across Los Angeles and putting himself at risk. The book weaves a complex mystery with a backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s, offering a mix of suspense, character development, and a realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ community during that time.
From The Publisher:
Dave Brandstetter becomes obsessed with finding out why the body of Drew Dodge, a young AIDS-afflicted homosexual and the latest victim of a serial killer, was dumped on his doorstep
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