Netherhall Gardens

For the residents of a large Victorian house in Hampstead, life is all about to change. Handsome young Mark discovers his true sexuality with leather-loving cop Steve; petite blonde-bombshell Stella learns that her boyfriend Hugh has more skeletons in his cupboard than a palaeontologist; eccentric Laura’s nefarious money-making schemes come under scrutiny; and a compulsive serial killer of handsome young men, in search of the perfect victim, is panicking London’s gay community. Will this craving for perfection be finally satisfied, or must the killing continue…?

Sex, drugs and kinky murder are always a powerful mix and Carl Patrick sprinkles sex of every persuasion throughout the fast-moving plot. Part sexy romantic-comedy romp, part homage to Tales of the City, these tales take place across London, from dinner parties to dungeons. For a debut novel this is remarkably assured, great fun to read and we’re already waiting for the sequel.