The Winkler Case, David Greene
The Winkler Case, David Greene
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The Winkler Case

Author: David Greene

Narrator: Kale Williams

Unabridged: 5 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/08/2022


Synopsis

When insurance salesman Elliot Blake calls at the home of fight promoter Walt Winkler to sell him a new insurance policy, it's handsome boxer Vito who comes to the door.Vito wants something from Elliot, but it's not car insurance.In this gay story inspired by the classic noir novel Double Indemnity, obsessive desire unfolds in an unexpected direction.Set in Chicago in 1948, it's not a remake. You'll never see what's coming.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris on March 16, 2021

The Winkler Case will put a wrinkle in your theories as the plot continues to unfold. They story will invite you, intice you and amp up your critical thinking skills; just to brazenly wink at you. The Winkler case definitely had a Noir Detective vibe and makes you root for the protagonist. The play o......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on March 15, 2023

SO, SO great 💃💃💃, until the end… 🙄😒🙄‼️ If you are at all in to film noir, have enjoyed the 📚 of James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler and/or studied the 30’s and 40’s 🎞️ of Alfred Hitchcock, then this 📕 is meant for you. The 📕 is a reimagining of James M. Cain’s “Double Indemnity”, but with a Gay twist (......more

Goodreads review by Precociousp on June 06, 2024

David Greene’s "The Winkler Case," the first book in the Elliot Blake Novel series, pays a captivating homage to the noir mystery genre. This historical mystery fiction skillfully draws inspiration from James M. Cain’s classic "Double Indemnity," creating a fresh and engaging narrative. Though I have......more

Goodreads review by Eugene on July 30, 2024

People expecting this to be a straightforward gay retelling of Double Indemnity are in for a pleasant surprise. The author provides a fresh treatment through the psychologically insightful depiction of the relatable, conflicted viewpoint character, as well as original plot twists and depiction of li......more

Goodreads review by Jim on September 16, 2024

I loved this book. Once I began reading it was hard to put down. I had an immediate buy in with the characters. Elliot Blake is not only handsome but witty and intelligent. There were plenty of twists and turns in the plot, but not so many as to destroy the rhythm. I was kept guessing as to who did......more