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Drag Queen Detective
Series · 5 books · 2021-2022

Books in series

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#1

Men, Murder & Makeup

2021

Murder is a Drag. Victor Sommers has a secret. Not only is he Maple Grove’s top hairstylist and drag queen extraordinaire, he is also the town’s reclusive best-selling novelist, murder mystery author, Vicki Dean. The murder of Mayor Jennings has everyone in the small town on edge and Vicki Dean is the prime suspect. Can Victor clear her name without revealing his secret identity? The hunky new sheriff, Harper Wolfe, investigates the murder. Will he help Victor prove Vicki's innocence or be a threat to not only his freedom but also his heart? Victor must let go of his fear and step out of the shadows in his high heels and lipstick to solve this mystery. He is ready for his close-up whether he wants it or not.
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#2

Divas, Death & Drag

2021

A drag pageant where winning means not dying. Maple Bay is hosting the Ms. Gay West Coast Pageant and Victor’s drag queen persona Raven Ronelle is the emcee and organizer. It’s a huge event for the town and everyone is excited. For someone, excitement means murder. As the drag queens suffer multiple attempts on their life, Victor enlists the help of his best friend and his boyfriend, Sheriff Hottie, to sleuth out the truth. As they place themselves in the crosshairs of the killer, they find that they’re not the only ones investigating. Unexpected help comes from drag queen reality star Ursula Moolay. It’s a race against the clock to find out who wants the crown enough to commit murder. Murder She Wrote… if Jessica Fletcher were a drag queen.
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#4

Exes, Extortion and Eyeliner

2021

Someone knows Vicki Dean’s secret and they want her to pay – with her life! When Victor got the first letter, it held a veiled threat. The second one demanded money. When the third arrived with a deadly threat to those he loves, he begins to uncover the truth. Who’s discovered that Victor is actually famous mystery novelist, Vicki dean? Can she discover their identity before they follow through with their threats? How far will they go to destroy her? Victor’s not safe. With his ex-boyfriend showing up in town to supposedly make amends, his world is thrown upside down. Victor’s hunky boyfriend, Sheriff Hottie and his best friend Cory do everything to protect him, but how can you protect anyone when you may be the next victim?
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#5

Sailors, Strangulation and Sunscreen

2022

On the Rainbow Journey cruise to Alaska, everyone is having a blast – everyone, that is, except for the corpse. Trapped on a cruise ship with a killer isn’t fun for anyone. Victor and Harper have to find the murderer before they can strike again. In the VIP suites a killer is on the loose. The Seeker of the Seas, an LGBTQIA+ cruise line is hosting a large group of partiers and the fun is starting to become deadly. Hoping to get a vacation - Victor, Harper, Cory and Jensen are excited to get out of Maple Bay and let loose. But someone else has other plans. Soon Victor and his friends are thrown into another mystery that they have to solve before anyone else gets hurt. The VIP guests are keeping their secrets. Can Victor find out the truth or will he have to call on Vicki Dean to help solve the mystery? You already know that answer.
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#5.5

Riches B!tches and Witches

2022

alternate cover edition of ASIN B0BGMMY6HS Betty Davis is throwing a Halloween murder mystery in an old mansion she just purchased. Of course, Vicki Dean and her entourage have all been invited, and given a role that they must play. Will they be able to solve the mystery, or will the night have other plans? The mansion used to belong to an old woman who the town once accused of being a witch, many years ago. Has she come back to seek her revenge, or is it just all fun and games?

Author

Shane K. Morton
Shane K. Morton
Author · 34 books
Shane K Morton lives in California with his husband and their fur baby. His Novels include: The Point Pleasant Holiday Series, Bluegrass Boys Series, Moray University Collection- Adorkable, The Trouble With Off-Campus Housing, Private Waterloos and The Year of the Cock. Short stories: And We Call It Bella Notte, Ginger in the City and Get off of my Runway. Shane can usually be found at a film festival or performing in cabaret somewhere in a dark dive bar in LA.
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