The writing was superb, characters were believable, the plot was fast paced, and flowed with such smoothness. . . . This was truly a wonderful read.

Book one starts with a bang and doesn't let up. This dramatic tale of WWII tells the story of its sexy gay protagonist as he wades through the intrigues of becoming a spy in a very dangerous world.

I’m a fan of historicals and espionage thrillers with gay leads, and G. Russell Overton’s period piece certainly put me in the increasingly tense times building up to WWII, with an interestingly unique perspective of a diplomat-turned-spy from the supposedly neutral country of Spain.

An interesting read. Always had a fascination with WWII, and as a gay man, wondered what it might look like through a gay man's eyes (that wasn't wearing a pink triangle in Germany). Particularly Dangerous Work, Part 1, At Waters'Edge is an intriguing look into what the life of a gay man, turned reluctant spy, starting with Fancoist Spain and then the lead up to WWII itself. Overton takes you on a journey across the globe, from when Rodrigo steps foot in America, and his life as it takes him through situations made dangerous by circumstance, and sensual by meetings casual and passionate.

Particularly Dangerous Work is a particularly good read for fans of historical suspense, especially those featuring LGBT characters. Overton’s research underlies a book that pulses with action as Spanish diplomat Rodrigo Mendoza takes us through the time leading up to the launch of World War II. Sensitive portraits of gay men in love and war, forced by circumstance (and blackmail) to influence the highest levels of diplomatic action. Rodrigo is handsome and athletic (an Olympic champion) and no slouch when it comes to finding men to share his bed with. Of course, given the times, that opens him up to blackmail, and moves him from minor player on the sidelines to someone whose life and ethics are challenged constantly. A great look at how gay men, and the secrets they kept, affected our wartime diplomacy.

This is an engrossing story of love and espionage set in various important locales during the early days of World War II. The pace of the story gains momentum as the pace of the war grows. The parallel between the protagonist's private life and the political climate of the time makes the work doubly exciting.