Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
America's first gay detective.
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A procedural mystery centered on a gay detective protecting an activist, balancing crime-solving tension with character-driven warmth and social commentary.
Gay detective Donald Strachey is commissioned to protect gay activist John Rutka, known for "outing" prominent citizens.
Essence
Ensemble
Chad Allen
Donald Strachey
Sebastian Spence
Timmy Callahan
Jack Wetherall
John Rutka
Woody Jeffreys
Eddie Santon
Sean Young
Ann Rutka
April Telek
Alice Savage
John Moore
Bishop McFee
Alf Humphreys
Father Morgan
P. Lynn Johnson
Senator Dianne Glassman
Guy Fauchon
Newspaper Photographer
James Michalopolous
Dark Glasses
Moneca Delain
Nurse
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