Justice at Risk by John Morgan Wilson

A Hardboiled West Hollywood Noir of Disappeared Journalists and Hate Crimes

Disgraced former Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Benjamin Justice takes a low-profile job writing obituaries for the Sentinel, a West Hollywood gay newspaper. But his quiet routine shatters when the paper's veteran crime reporter—and Benjamin’s close friend and mentor—Alex Grayson vanishes without a trace, leaving her apartment wrecked and stained with blood.

Taking over Alex's unfinished beats, Benjamin uncovers her final investigation: a string of brutal, unsolved murders targeting gay men that the local LAPD has quietly swept under the rug. Navigating West Hollywood's nightlife, political corruption, and deeply hidden personal secrets, Benjamin must trace Alex’s steps through a treacherous underworld before he becomes the next target on the killer's list.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Edgar Award-winner John Morgan Wilson delivers a gritty, atmospheric noir procedural featuring one of mystery fiction's most complex, flawed LGBTQ+ protagonists. Set in the vibrant, shadow-filled streets of West Hollywood, this sharp-witted mystery combines classic hardboiled journalism, deep character study, and relentless urban suspense.