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Party Monster (2003) (edit title/settings)

A Fabulous But True Tale of Murder in Clubland

by James St. James (Author) (edit contributors)

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Murder Was Never So Much Fun! When "Disco Bloodbath" was first published, it created a storm of controversy for its startlingly vivid, strikingly fresh, and outrageously funny depiction of the hedonistic world of the New York City club kids, for whom nothing was too outré -- including murder.... read more

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  • James St. James: Our narrator
  • Mavis: A member of St. James's social set
  • Michael Alig: Club kid and suspect in the murder described in this book.
  • Michael Musto: A big name in local journalism around the time of the Club Kid murder
  • Dianne Brill: When he is in the same room with her, the metal plate in the author's head vibrates
  • Christina: Noted for her "soaring vocals a la Nico"
  • Angel: A drug dealer and Club Kid
  • Andy Warhol: An early mentor of James St. James, in the days before the invention of Club Kids
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

New York City
  • Area: A nightclub owned by Michael Gatien
  • The Tunnel: A nightclub owned by Michael Gatien
  • Staten Island: Where the victim's body eventually washed up

First Sentence edit see section history

There are times when the drugs are flowing and the emotions are running high, the lights and music can make you dizzy -- and the world slips out of control.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in True Crime: Basis Of A Movie. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. James St. James (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 2, 2003
ISBN: 978-0743259828
Page Count: 288

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

Profanity and graphic depictions of drug use and murder

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Clubland

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