Lev AC Rosen delivers a new and captivating 1950s mystery in this dazzling, award-winning series

Private Investigator Evander “Andy” Mills’ next case takes him out of his comfort zone in San Francisco—and much to his dismay, back home to Los Angeles. After a secretive queer rights organization called the Mattachine Society enlists Andy to find some missing members, he must dodge not only motorcycle gangs and mysterious forces, but his own mother, too.

Avoiding her proves to be a challenge when the case leads Andy to the psychiatric clinic she works at. Worlds collide, buried secrets are dug up, and Andy realizes he's going to have to make some hard choices. With secrets, drugs, and doctors swirling around him, time is running out for Andy to locate the missing and get them to safety. And for him to make it back to San Francisco in one piece.



Praise for this book

Praise for Lev AC Rosen

"[A] well-built procedural with fascinating tidbits of queer history... The real magic, though, is in Rosen’s depiction of the struggles and triumphs of mid century queer life: he highlights pockets of LGBTQ+ resilience, including Evander’s San Francisco community and emergent gay subcultures in L.A., without painting the past in too rosy a light. This series deserves a long life." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Mirage City

"As with earlier series entries, character development and worldbuilding take center stage. Should appeal to fans of Cat Sebastian and KJ Charles and those who enjoy a gritty noir detective story with an appealing protagonist." —Library Journal on Mirage City

""If you are in the mood for a throwback to mystery writers like Dashiell Hammett, take a look at Rosen's 1950s noir series...Mirage City is a fascinating and sobering read, giving historical context for attitudes and ideas that have yet to be fully consigned to the dustbin of history." —BookPage

“Movingly explores the strain of trying to pass as straight at a time when living an authentic life could be deadly.” —The New York Times Book Review on Lavender House

“Rosen’s smart, bittersweet tale plays with the oldest truth of all: the price we pay for our identity in America.” —Walter Mosley on Lavender House

“A new take on a Golden Age crime novel…richly cinematic.” —The Washington Post on Lavender House

“Rosen is a star. Standing ovation!” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours

“Gripping... Readers will be ready for the next Mills adventure as soon as this one ends.” —Publishers Weekly on The Bell in the Fog

“Rosen is one of a kind and just gets better.” —Dan Chaon, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepwalk

"A mystery that cuts uncomfortably close to the bone." —Kirkus Reviews on Mirage City



"Rosen is a master at tightening the screws." —Lavender Magazine on Mirage City




About the AuthorLEV AC ROSEN writes books for people of all ages, including the Evander Mills series, which began with the Macavity Award-winning Lavender House and continues with The Bell in the Fog and Rough Pages. His recent young adult novels include Emmett, Lion’s Legacy, and Camp. Rosen’s books have been nominated for Anthony and Lambda Awards and have been selected for Best of lists from the Today show, Amazon, Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Autostraddle, Forbes, and many others. He lives in NYC with his husband and a very small cat.
Title: Mirage City : An Evander Mills Mystery
Author(s): Lev AC Rosen
Volume: 4
ISBN: 9781250322487
Copyright 2025
Release Date: October 07, 2025
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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