Brite (born Melissa Ann Brite, now going by Billy Martin) is an American author born in New Orleans, Louisiana.īorn a biological female, Brite has written and talked much about his gender dysphoria/gender identity issues. It is a novel for those who dare trespass where the sacred and profane become one. Exquisite Corpse confirms Brite as a writer who defies categorization. Brite dissects the landscape of torture and invites us into the mind of a killer. Ultimately all four characters converge on a singular bloody night after which their lives will be irrevocably changed - or terminated. Luke Ransom, Tran's ex-lover, who is dying of AIDS and who intends to wreak ultimate havoc before leaving this world, Exquisite Corpse unfolds into a labyrinth of murder and love. Swiftly moving from the grimy streets of London's Piccadilly Circus to the decadence of the New Orleans French Quarter, and punctuated by rants from radio talk show host Lush Rimbaud, a.k.a. Together, Compton and Byrne set their sights on an exquisite young Vietnamese-American runaway, Tran, whom they deem to be the perfect victim.
Tortured by his own perverse desires, and drawn to possess and destroy young boys, Compton inadvertently joins forces with Jay Byrne, a dissolute playboy who has pushed his "art" to limits even Compton hadn't previously imagined. After feigning his own death to escape from prison, Compton makes his way to the United States with the sole ambition of bringing his "art" to new heights. I highly recommend it.To serial slayer Andrew Compton, murder is an art, the most intimate art. I finished reading this book knowing that I would be researching their lives in much greater detail. Not with the book itself but with the stories. Upon finishing this book, I realised that I was unsatisfied. I commend the women who lived the stories Denier tells, that opened the doors blocked by men and time, the women that led the way for future women artists no matter the cost. Women who shone in a time that did not allow them to do so - without consequences. The writing is the musical accompaniment to these vibrant women’s stories. The glimpses of these pioneering women were tragic and profound. The dreamlike flashes of stories unknown to many were inspiring and heartbreaking.Įxquisite Corpse is a unique read. The additional content and comments that Maryam provided enhanced this unique experience.Īlthough I was not sure what to expect from this book, I was intrigued with each snippet of the fascinating women Diener included. It was a pleasure and I am truly grateful. I read this book in staves with The Pigeonhole online book club, other readers and the author.
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