From Violent Men

By Daniel Curzon

Book Overview

A bold, razor-sharp political thriller set in post-Harvey Milk San Francisco, From Violent Men is a searing portrait of justice, identity, and vengeance in the early 1980s LGBTQ+ community.

When a small group of gay men secretly plot to assassinate a Dan White-like figure-now protected in prison-the lines between justice and revenge blur. Rick Jessup, a young gay journalist, finds himself in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy as he's drawn into a web of activism, cover-ups, and dangerous passion.

Originally published in 1983 and now reissued in this 41st Anniversary Edition, Daniel Curzon's daring novel explores the aftermath of political betrayal, the early gay rights movement, and the moral complexity of fighting back. Curzon, known for his pioneering voice in LGBTQ+ literature, delivers a gripping narrative infused with satire, emotion, and explosive twists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6SWH84J
• ISBN13: 9798890908162
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Expresso Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

From Violent Men

In the city of San Francisco a member of the Boards of Supervisors once assassinated the Mayor and a fellow Supervisor. The assassin was sentenced to a term of seven years and eight months, of which he was expected to serve only four and one-half years. A small group of men decided this sentence had in effect given the assassin a license to kill, and thus they devise a plot to murder the assassin while he was still in prison. This is the story of how one horrendous crime led to another, and then another, and... Desmond Rhodes The bitter politician who plots the murder Rick Jessup The young reporter who is used by the plotters without his knowledge Debra Ellen Short The wife of the assassin caught between duty and personal freedom Brad Short The All-American boy who killed the Mayor and the Supervisor and started it all --- from book's back cover