A gripping thriller about contemporary gay politics Ralph Eckhart, an unassuming bookstore manager in the East Village, meets Bill O'Connor online and they agree to get together during Ralph's weekend visit to Washington, DC. The two start a heated, long-distance sexual relationship. But Ralph discovers that Bill is a closeted Republican journalist, whose new book trashes liberal women in Washington-including Ralph's speechwriter friend, Nancy-and angrily breaks off the affair. When Bill is found murdered, Ralph becomes the prime suspect. This is a complex psychological and political thriller full of the sexy excitement of "sleeping with the enemy."
"A closely wrought psychological portrait of both a decent man and the sharply divided gay world he inhabits. Bram makes a bold, imaginative leap with considerable skill in this new tale."
Kirkus Reviews
"A tantalizingly wonderfully told tale of human misadventure. A superior piece of literary entertainment."
The New York Times Book Review
"Gossip is the work of a writer who is back on top of his form as a dark humorist. A fast-paced, lively novel that pulls the reader in and gives a merry ride to the surprising end."
