“Like Elmore Leonard on speed . . .”- Lincoln ChildIn a debut novel sure to both excite passions and elicit laughter, author Steven M. Forman has created a different kind of hero in a most unlikely criminal hotbed: Boca Raton.Eddie Perlmutter’s career as a much-honored Boston cop has come to an end. At sixty, he’s still energetic and virile, but decades of harsh New England winters and collaring … winters and collaring the pug-uglies of Boston’s underworld have taken their toll – especially on his knees. So what does a lonely, retired cop with arthritic knees do? Heads to sunny Florida, of course.
But instead of enjoying a relaxed, laid-back retirement, Eddie quickly discovers the darker side of Boca Raton’s endless sun and palm trees, where hate crimes, counterfeiting, and worse lurk beneath the deceptively calm surface of the cushy retirement communities.
With his no-nonsense crime-fighting skills and roll-with-the punches attitude, Eddie hits Boca Raton like of a Nor’easter from Hell, fast, fresh, and unstoppable. A compulsively readable comic thriller with an egalitarian message that will inspire readers of all ages, Boca Knights will have readers in stitches and keep them on the edge of their seats.
“Boca Knights is a can’t-put-down read, full of laugh out loud humor, fast paced hijinks, and lore. Part Robert Parker, part Carl Hiaasen, Eddie Perlmutter is a high-testosterone, no-nonsense detective with a tender core, and makes turning sixty a carnal, tropical ride.”
– Andrew Gross
“Fast, funny, and incredibly wise . . . a compulsive read that will make you want to live next door to its hero, Eddie Perlmutter, who is without a doubt one of the best new characters to appear on the literary horizon in some years.”
– Gayle Lynds
“Steve Forman strafes the south Florida scene with Boca Knights, an outrageously funny mystery novel with a raft of offbeat characters and prose that moves trippingly off the pen. His main man, Eddie Perlmutter, ex-Boston cop attempting semi-retirement in Boca Raton like a fish trying to retire out of the water, is a character for the ages. Carl Hiaasen, watch your back.”
– Douglas Preston
“Ever wonder what would happen if you crossed Philip Roth with Elmore Leonard? This impressive crime debut novel provides 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
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Great characters. Good plot.
very entertaining and witty, a page turner. Worth reading.
Loved this book, will be buying the sequel. Especially liked the background stories of the various parents and grandparents. Very descriptive regarding Boston, but even more so, Florida. No way could I live in Florida, too hot, flat, muggy and buggy for me but love reading about the characters that do live there.
Quirky and fun to read.
A little bit John Sandford, a little bit Carl Hiaasen, a little bit Pat Conroy…not quite as well written but a very good read.
I’m getting the next in the series
Disappointed. Was supposed to be funny. Too slow so gave up.
I would read again loved it.
it was well written action packed and the main character was compelling
I enjoyed the book so much I’m reading his second book now.
I liked this author Id like to see more only because I live in Boca
I purchased this book after reading the sample but it went downhill from there. Could have done without the personification of “Mr. Johnson”.
Get the feeling the writer is living vicariously through his hero Eddy Perlmutter.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is well written, entertaining, and informative. The main character is believable, just flawed enough to be real. I tend to agree with many of the author’s viewpoints, as expressed in this book, so maybe I’m biased. But it was the best read that I have had in a long time.
I found this book to be funny & entertaining as well as “feel good”.
will soon buy the third book.
Very funny
Loved it and his other 2 Boca books
You’ve heard of Boca; here’s the reality, from Early Bird specials to Boca Babes, everything about this book is dead on. Not to mention some of the best backstory imagining ever!
Great combo of a fallible hero and historical facts. A good read for sure.
I grew up in Boca Raton and loved this book being set there.