A sequel to “What they did to the kid” by Jack Fritscher, and one I read many years ago. I have to say, the recordings give the characters more life and reinvigorate my past enjoyment of this work. This sequel provides some of the most significant insight into the lives of gay men in the SF area in a snapshot of time wrapped in a cover. For anyone wanting to peek into the past and glimpse the cultural activity of one of the mega gay capitals in modern times, this is the book to do it. Tragedy, laughter, and many enjoyable attitudes, I think that Mr. Vargo provides perspective and enjoyment of these characters that past readers never had before.