The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
Chicago, 1893. In the midsts of the World Fair, Alter Rosen's best friend, Yakov, is found dead. He is the latest in the long line of murdered Jewish boys. While the rest of the city is still celebrating, Alter is living a nightmare. He is possessed by Yakov's dybbuk. The only way to free both him and Yakov is to find who really killed him. Alter is thrust into a world of secrets and danger only to find himself once more in the arms of Frankie, a boy who means more to Alter than he could ever admit. With the days dwindling down until the dybbuk takes over Alter completely, the boys race to track down the killer before he kills them first. Wow, this is the best historical fiction I've read in a while. I love reading gay romances set in the past! And to make it even better, The City Beautiful included a serial killer mystery. If that's still not enough to convince you to read this book, it's also gothic! Aden Polydoros definitely delivered on this one! I loved the s...