I am officially a fan of Adam Carpenter. He writes beautifully and weaves a story worth reading. Having spent a lot my younger years in Manhattan, I felt the magic of the city the same way as Jimmy did. Strip away the dirt, roaches, garbage and the stink of urine and the heart of NYC shines. Jimmy McSwain is an unlikely hero in that he is quite dark and complex which makes the reader want to protect him from his own sharp edges. There are times when the man feels older than his twenty-nine years. Primarily a murder mystery, the story shines a small light on romance and many of the lgbt community's quirks. ( )