The Winkler Case is a gay reimagining of the classic noir novel, Double Indemnity. When insurance salesman Elliot Blake meets a handsome boxer at the home of promoter Walt Winkler, he begins to learn the truth about the boxer’s bargain with the promoter, and about his own desires. Suspenseful and colorfully narrated, The Winkler Case explores the predicaments of two gay men in Chicago in 1948, and the hidden desires that lead to murder.
Playing on the premise of James M Cain’s novel, Double Indemnity, The Winkler Case pushes Cain’s vision of obsessive desire in a new and unexpected direction. (x)
Review originally published June 11, 2015 LibraryThing // Goodreads
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
A great re-imagining of an old classic, the Winkler Case is a fast paced, intriguing murder mystery. I love the fact that the author chose to do a gay retelling as it adds a depth and realism that I appreciate. Though the ending was a tad abrupt, it remains a solid read. Recommended.
★★★1/2
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