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Men, Murder and Makeup (Drag Queen Detective Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Shane Morton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 400 ratings

Murder is a Drag.

Victor has a secret identity, and she’s being framed for murder.

Murder She Wrote… If Jessica Fletcher were a Fabulous Drag Queen

The mayors been murdered and everyone is on edge and reclusive mystery author Vicki Dean is the prime suspect.

Can Victor clear her name without revealing his secret identity?

Will the hunky new sheriff 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 as only a drag queen can.

His life depends on it!

You will adore this fun cozy mystery because gossip keeps a small town alive!

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    Drag Queen Detective
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QLY6PX6
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Drag Queen Detective
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 400 ratings

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Shane K Morton

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Shane Morton has performed in all 48 continental United States as well as Canada, Mexico and Germany. He lives in California with his husband and their sweet pup. Shane's series include Point Pleasant Holiday Series, Drag Queen Detective Cozy Mysteries, and The Bluegrass Boys. He has written quite a few standalones and even ventured into the world of YA. He likes writing stories of the LGBT experience.

When not writing, he can be found in a dark dive bar performing cabaret or at a film festival.

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Customers find this mystery book engaging, with one review noting its unique twist on the traditional detective story. They love the characters and describe it as a fun read, with one customer particularly enjoying the relationship dynamics between Victor and Sheriff Hottie. The book features drag queens as central characters, and customers appreciate its cute and wholesome tone.

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21 customers mention "Mystery depth"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery depth of the book, describing it as an amusing and engaging murder mystery that keeps readers guessing.

"...great characters, snarky dialogue, a hunky sheriff, and a clever string of clues as Vicki, known in town as hair stylist Victor, puts her secret..." Read more

"Fun cozy mystery surrounding a small town, a hairdresser/author/drag queen...." Read more

"...This is a good, old- fashioned murder mystery with a gay twist. Put on your detective hat & heels and see if you can outsleuth Vic & Harper...." Read more

"Men, Murder and Makeup is such a fun, dramatic mystery...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"...Shane Morton's first in a series of stiletto-sharp mysteries has great characters, snarky dialogue, a hunky sheriff, and a clever string of clues as..." Read more

"...The pliot concerns a dragdrag contest and introduces yet another character - Ursula Moolay - who brings energy to the motley crew...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the characters, and seeing Vic work to get to bottom of it." Read more

"...I loved how there is 3 main characters, but not. I also signed up for a,6th book, but it disappeared. I hope it comes back soon...." Read more

16 customers mention "Enjoyment"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one customer particularly appreciating the relationship dynamics between Victor and Sheriff Hottie.

"This was such a a fun read and I can't wait to read more. This is my first book by this author and it certainly won't be the last...." Read more

"...book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only." Read more

"...Men, Murder and and Makeup is one of my favorite books by Shane Morton. I really enjoyed the characters, and seeing Vic work to get to bottom of it." Read more

"...Otherwise, all is hilariously good. An excellent, enjoyable resd!" Read more

6 customers mention "Cute"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, with one mentioning the hunky sheriff character.

"...stiletto-sharp mysteries has great characters, snarky dialogue, a hunky sheriff, and a clever string of clues as Vicki, known in town as hair..." Read more

"...Vic and Harper are too cute." Read more

"...Sheriff Harper was sweet and very protective of Victor...." Read more

"Cute. I hope this becomes a series. Fun, sassy a little predicable but well done. A quick, entertaining read; A popcorn book." Read more

3 customers mention "Drag queens"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the drag queens in the book, with one mentioning how they are well integrated throughout the story.

"...fun, with a little beefcake in the form of Sheriff Hottie and lots of drag queens...." Read more

"...There is nothing like a small town, gossips, and drag queens all mixed together. Grab a bottle of wine sit back read and enjoy." Read more

"I was immediately intrigued with this book. I mean drag queens, a little romance and some mystery? What's not to love?..." Read more

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  • R. F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divine Drag
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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    Move over, Knives Out. An ex-Bond with a Beauregard accent can't compete with Vicki Dean: reclusive mystery writer, town hair stylist, and weekend drag queen. She eats, huntie, and we live.

    Shane Morton's first in a series of stiletto-sharp mysteries has great characters, snarky dialogue, a hunky sheriff, and a clever string of clues as Vicki, known in town as hair stylist Victor, puts her secret identity at risk. But what's a queen to do when someone is trying to frame you for murder?

    Now that Rupaul's Drag Race franchise has opened drag culture to the world, it's fantastic to see how Morton portrays the attitudes, shade, and courage in that world.

    Very low spice, a nicely extended slow burn, and a gentle happy ending--what more can you want? Well, I want Ms. Vicki to have her Jessica Fletcher moment. Hey Ru and WOW, here's a show worth clearing the runway.
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  • Golden Child
    4.0 out of 5 stars Vic/Vicki/Raven & Harper
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2025
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    Fun cozy mystery surrounding a small town, a hairdresser/author/drag queen. The mayor being murdered puts Vicki in the middle of an investigation and someone is trying to frame her but do they know who she is? The new sheriff is hot and there’s instant attraction for Vic and Harper. Cory is great and the townspeople couldn’t be more nosy and gossipy. Enjoyed the cameo by Ursula. Looking forward to more of the series.
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  • Terry@BismARk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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    This was such a a fun read and I can't wait to read more. This is my first book by this author and it certainly won't be the last. Vic and Harper are too cute.
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  • jimnew
    3.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A DRAG
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
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    Honey. I tingled all the way down to the tips of my Jimmy Choos to find we had our own drag detective. A change from Regency dukes/valets or book sellers/ex cops. That was the good news...and then I read Men,MURDER&MAKEUP. Can you handle the T? Here's the T. It just ain't all that interestin. Who killed the town mayor? Victor, who works in the local gay bar is on the case. His alter ego is Ravenne, the bars drag enteretainer but, wait, he's also - with a change of g outfits and wigs - a well known author by the name of Vicki Dean (are you with me. gurl?) and that identity is secret. To keep the plot moving, into town rambles Sheriff Hottie flashing his colorful tattoos and solid pecs. A professed bisexual who immediately falls hard for Victor, Ravenne and Vicki . Are you still with me, Hon? In all the swooning over Hottie (or in spite of it) the plot gets solved.
    So, that was that.. and then I realized this was part of a series and not a stand alone. Now, Dear, no one is fairer than Ms. Thing here, so I sashayed in with a second chance. DIVA,DEATH&DRAG. The pliot concerns a dragdrag contest and introduces yet another character - Ursula Moolay - who brings energy to the motley crew. The scenes with the queens rehearsing, making up and performing are as good as a session on RuPaul. Ms, Shane, in my opinion, could have eliminated the character of Vicki Dean (too much extra hairspray and slap for too little return). Didn't mean to be so shady but no book three in my future. THIS IS WHERE I GET OFF!
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  • Robert Swietek
    5.0 out of 5 stars A drag queen, a mysyery writer with a secret, a real life murder, and a hunky sheriff? The plot thickens.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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    If you love Jessica Fletcher, you will love Vicki Dean. She is a best selling author of mysteries. And she herself is a mysterious recluse. Her secret? She is really Victor. Victor also happens to be a successful drag queen. But the murder of the town's mayor thrusts him/ her into the limelight, and into the arms of Harper, the hunky new sheriff. Together Vic & Harper manage to solve the murder all while falling in love. This is a good, old- fashioned murder mystery with a gay twist. Put on your detective hat & heels and see if you can outsleuth Vic & Harper. You will love this book!
    This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Shannon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
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    Men, Murder and Makeup is such a fun, dramatic mystery. Vic, who lives in the town of Maple Grove, is a drag queen, who is also Vicki Dean, a famous mystery writer. Vic has kept the fact that he is Vicki Dean a secret from everyone in town. When the mayor is murdered, Vic becomes wrapped up in the mystery when it appears someone wants to make it look like Vicki Dean is involved. With his best friend Cory, Vic tries to get to the bottom of what is going on, while working with and being attracted to the town sheriff. Men, Murder and and Makeup is one of my favorite books by Shane Morton. I really enjoyed the characters, and seeing Vic work to get to bottom of it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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    I loved this entire series. It's well constructed and each mystery is so interesting that it's hard to put down. I loved how there is 3 main characters, but not. I also signed up for a,6th book, but it disappeared. I hope it comes back soon. You will not be disappointed to add this series to your must read pile. There is a secondary character book too!
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  • Lee M. Estep
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilariously funny
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
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    I have read several of the books in the series and gave enjoyed each and laughed myself silly while doing so. However, I have just a wee bit of hopefully constructive criticism with the series - an inconsistency with names i.e. is Henry Henry or Hank? In Side Sleuths with Cory and Jensen, the first mention of Vicki Dean her name is Veronica, not Vicki - which is it? Otherwise, all is hilariously good.

    An excellent, enjoyable resd!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2023
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    Such a blast! Loved every second of this queer af read. Made my heart sing. Getting stuck into the second in the series stat!
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  • Anja Reich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Soo gemütlich !
    Reviewed in Germany on March 19, 2021
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    Dieses Buch hat alles,was man braucht,wenn die Welt da draussen zu dunkel ist.Die Charaktere
    sind liebenswert,und man würde gern seinen nächsten Urlaub in diesem kuscheligen Örtchen verbringen.Es würde mich freuen ,bald wieder von Vic ,Harper und Cory zu hören.
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  • Ashish
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cozy small town murder mystery
    Reviewed in India on August 10, 2022
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    Read a good murder mystery after a long time. The story is intriguing and keeps you glued. The narrative is simple and so unlike the gruesome gore and despair, one finds in mystery/thriller novels.
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  • Lynn Morrison, author
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sassy, clever, and hilarious!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2021
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    I absolutely loved this cozy mystery. Victor is so likeable that I immediately identified with him. Cory is the best friend everyone wants. And as for sheriff hottie - I had to fan myself. The mystery was well crafted with the righr amount of red herrings and interesting suspects. Highly recommend!
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  • Tracy Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 3, 2023
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    This series just speaks to my Jessica Fletcher loving heart. A must read series
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