Marshall Thornton
Marshall Thornton
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Marshall Thornton is an American author of mystery novels, particularly known for his Donald Strachey mystery series.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: 1948 (exact date not publicly available)
Died: None (still active in writing)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American Author, Mystery Novelist
Early Life and Background
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Marshall Thornton grew up in the Midwest. Not much is known about his early life, but he has shared that his love for mystery novels began at a young age.
Thornton's interest in writing started as an adult, with him eventually turning to full-time writing in 2002. He attributes his success to the encouragement of his friends and family, who supported him throughout his writing journey.
Major Accomplishments
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Published author of over 20 mystery novels
Donald Strachey mystery series has been widely praised by readers and critics alike
Won several awards for his work, including the Lambda Literary AwardNotable Works or Actions
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Thornton's most notable works are part of the Donald Strachey mystery series. The series follows the investigations of private investigator Donald Strachey as he navigates cases involving crime, politics, and social issues.
Some of Thornton's notable works include:
The Body Politic (2002)
* Blood on the Boardwalk (2010)
Impact and Legacy
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Thornton's work has had a significant impact on the mystery genre, particularly in terms of LGBTQ+ representation. His novels often tackle real-world issues such as police brutality, corruption, and social inequality.
His success also paved the way for other authors to explore similar themes in their writing.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Thornton's work is widely quoted or remembered due to his unique perspective on mystery novel tropes. His exploration of complex social issues within a traditional mystery framework has made him stand out as an author.
Readers appreciate Thornton's ability to weave intricate plots with engaging characters, often tackling real-world problems in the process.
Overall, Marshall Thornton's dedication to writing and commitment to exploring socially relevant themes have cemented his place within the mystery genre.
Quotes by Marshall Thornton
I stacked my plate with two blueberry muffins, three scoops of scrambled eggs, a half a pound of bacon, grits, sausage gravy, two waffles with a pint of syrup – and a side dish of fruit, because I like to eat healthy.
You think love is about sharing minutiae. I think love is about making decisions with the other person in mind.
Carter smiled weakly as he took his first sip of Cabernet and found out it didn’t taste much like fruit at all. In fact it tasted only slightly better than cough medicine and not at all like the blackberries the menu had promised. Craptastic. Now they had a whole bottle of the stuff.
I had to stop missing things. I was still here, I needed to do everything. I needed to know everything. I needed to do it all while there was time.
Peter made a sour sound, then said, “Darling, I’d really rather you didn’t make the same mistake again and again. I prefer it when my friends make new mistakes. Making the same mistake over and over is just boring.
Martin hesitated. This was a definite yes and no answer. Yes, gay guys picked up strangers on the street, for that matter sometimes so did lesbians. And certainly straight people did whether they’d admit it or not. Of course, straight people were encouraged not to pick up people on the street, while gays and lesbians were encouraged not to exist at all. But none of that was the point.
The only relationships I could think of that had truly ended well were the ones where I hadn’t bothered to ask for a name.
Everyone lies. They lie to the people they love; they lie to themselves. Once you admit it, it’s not such a hard thing to live with. What is hard to live with is how far people will go to keep their lies alive.
Immediately, Carter remembered one of the statistics they’d quoted at The Renewal Center. “The average homosexual male has five hundred sexual partners a year.” He was sure that’s what they’d said. It did seem like an awful lot, even to Carter who was almost always horny. It was 1.369 sexual encounters a day, which sounded like a lot of work just to be average.