Title: Stolen Moments (The Mission of Alex Kane #4) Author: John Preston Published by: Alyson Publications, 1985 ISBN: 0-932870-71-6 [trade paperback, 123 pages]
Who says heroes can't be gay?Gay life in Houston was always a bit precarious. But when a ruthless tabloid publisher decided that fag-baiting made good copy, it got even tougher. Gay men found their homes, their jobs, even their lives, in danger. Fortunately, they had one man on their side. Alex Kane.
Alex Kane: a gay hero in the tradition of the Destroyer and the Executioner. His only goal is justice for gay people. His only weakness is for other men.
As Alex and Danny left the bar, there was a sudden flash of light. They were blinded for a split second; when they recovered, they found themselves facing a wimpy looking man with a large, professional camera. He was smiling at them. "If you're lucky, you'll catch yourselves in the Clarion tomorrow."
Two large, beefy guys stood next to the photographer. His protection.
"I don't think so," said Alex Kane. He and Danny exchanged quick looks at one another. "Give me the film." Alex reached out an open palm and made his request with the most polite sounds possible.
"Fat chance, faggot," the wimpy photographer said.
"Give me your film, please." Alex repeated himself.
"No way, Jose. Your mug is going into the Clarion. If you got a mother, you better go and make peace with her. Or, do you think she'd be happy to see her son walking out of a joint like this?"
There was no need to say any more. Alex and Danny walked straight for the photographer. Alex was very proud of himself. He had given the man two chances. People were always saying he wasn't fair. Well, he had been this time. But now the time for talk had passed ...
Each of the books in this series focuses on a different segment or aspect of the gay population or is triggered off of a real-life incident. - Jay
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