A superhero at large in Boca Raton – retirement proves way too tame for this fearless ex-cop
Eddie Perlmutter comes from a long line of fighters – his grandfather survived life under siege from Cossacks in Russia, before he moved to Boston. To survive life in this tough city, this little Jewish kid proved himself to be quite the amateur boxer. He became a cop – the one and only thing he ever wanted to be – and managed to survive a tough career in one piece. When it comes time to retire, the widowed Eddie decides to move to Boca Raton, Florida since his well worn body had had enough of the New England winters. Trouble seems to find Eddie after he discovers there is a very dark side of life lurking under the tranquility of this scenic paradise. Country-club politics and early-bird specials are not enough for this tough ex-cop who gets back in the game by singlehandedly busting up a ring of Russian counterfeiters, winning the gratitude and respect of the local police chief. Realizing how this fearless maverick and his aversion to injustice could be a benefit, the chief drops a subliminal hint to Eddie that he should get his private investigator’s license. Unfortunately, the one thing Eddie didn’t count on was becoming the local hero, the Knight of Boca Raton.
Move over Dirty Harry, there is a new superhero in town, complete with arthritic knees, only this cop isn’t in New York or Chicago – he’s in Boca Raton – not exactly your normal hotbed of crime! Boca Knights (Forge Books) is the premiere novel of Steve Forman. It is both thrilling and hilarious – a fast and funny one-man crime fighting show that will have the reader on the edge of their seat and in stitches – all at the same time! Forman has managed to make the story of a retired ex-cop poignant, exciting, loaded with suspense, and uproarious – no easy feat to accomplish. www.palleyad.com
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This talented new author has drawn rave reviews from many NY Times best-selling authors who agree he is a writer to watch.
“A retired hyperkinetic Jewish Boston cop with bad knees, who loves women and sees red when faced with injustice! Wow. A great read; terrific fun.” Robert K. Tanenbaum (Capture)
“Fast, funny, and incredibly wise… Oh, and that guy down the street with a gun, yeah, him…. Please handle. I wanna watch. Please.” Gayle Lynds (The Last Spymaster)
“….an outrageously funny mystery novel with a raft of offbeat characters and prose …. Carl Hiaasen, watch your back.” Douglas Preston (Blasphemy)
“Like Elmore Leonard on speed… a Boca Raton that’s somehow hilarious and terrifying at the same time…goes down faster than a frosty double mojito on a hot tropical night.” Lincoln Child (Deep Storm)
“….a can’t-put-down read, full of laugh out loud humor….. Eddie is a high-testosterone, no-nonsense detective ….makes turning sixty a carnal, tropical ride.” Andrew Gross (The Blue Zone).
“Ever wonder what would happen if you crossed Philip Roth with Elmore Leonard? This impressive crime debut may provide a hint…An entertaining mix of comedy and drama.” Booklist
“Mystery fans who like their operatives macho with an offbeat sense of humor will certainly enjoy this book and look forward to the next in the series.” Library Journal
“Those with a cockeyed sense of humor will find much to like in this parody of a cop caper.” Publishers Weekly
