In his first Ed Koch mystery, the former Mayor of New York City introduces his fictional alter ego who turns amateur sleuth to flush out a murderer who had the nerve to kill on Hizzoner's doorstep.
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From Publishers Weekly
He's rested, he tanned, he's back?and he's the mayor for life! So begins this unexpectedly lifeless series launch, written by and starring the former New York City mayor, in collaboration with Resnicow (The Golden Solution). The bidding is about to begin on the Muni Railroad Yard, promising a boom for real estate developers. Karl Krieg, sleaze extraordinaire who heads the list of potential buyers, is stabbed to death at City Hall Chapel, where Koch is officiating at a friend's wedding. Hizzoner lines up the suspects: the mother of the bride, who's been stiffed out of $2 million by the victim; the widow Krieg, now just a penniless ex-showgirl; a man who was taken for $600,000 by Krieg; a couple who desperately need the Muni Project to avoid bankruptcy; and a city commissioner (and ex-Israeli commando) with an ethical grudge to bear. Except for a brilliant performance by Koch's omniscient, wisecracking father, this colorless mystery has absolutely no New York flavor or energy?it could have taken place in Hartford. Koch, who likes to brag "I don't get headaches; I give headaches" lives up to his word here. Author tour.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Koch models his fictional sleuth?older than some, younger than a few?after himself as the idealized, perpetual mayor of New York City. During a City Hall wedding at which the mayor officiates, a guest murders a much-hated real estate figure, and Koch becomes a prime suspect. The genial but hardly modest Koch retaliates by tracking down the true killer. He is helped by secretary Rosemary and good friend Lolly. Brief paragraphs, newsy style, breezy plot, and superficial characters combine for easy-to-read but mostly forgettable entertainment.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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a quick read,
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This review is from: Murder At City Hall (Paperback)
If your a fan of the mayor you will like this book, gives a interesting tale of how things run in city hall. I wouldnt call it a perfect mystery but it is entertaining
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