Customer Reviews

The Rockford Files: Devil on my Doorstep

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I thoroughly enjoyed Stuart Kaminsky's "The Rockford Files: The Green Bottle." This book is even better. Many of the old characters return...Jim, Dennis, Angel, and the Firebird...only Beth is missing.

The humor, intrigue, and pathos that characterized the televison series is richly abundant in this novel. Jim discovers a young girl sleeping on the deck of his trailer in Malibu who claims to be his daughter and in need of his help. With a sense of chivalry and suspicion, Jim sets out to unravel the disappearance of the girl's mother, an old Rockford love from years ago. The trail leads him to the Mafia, U.S. Marshals, and his old nemesis, Captian Diehl with the LAPD. A subplot, involving an art scam with Angel, is cleverly integrated with the more sinister main plot.

Mr. Kaminsky portrays the orignal Rockford characters in true form. He further adds new characters with depth and color. A sophisticated Mafia hit-man who recites poetry and enjoys classical music and opera is particularly interesting. The plot is complex and intricate. The ending is well-conceived and should prove touching to those who enjoy the Rockford legend. I sincerely hope Mr. Kaminsky will continue this series.

I have read most of the second book and really enjoyed it.. I was rather surprised that Beth was never written into the story... This shows Rockford at his best. Going after the bad guys and making sure that they get wha's coming to them.. True to original Characters... I want MORE Rockford!

Stuart Kaminsky does a wonderful job bringing Jim Rockford forward in time. Same quirks. Same locales. Most of the same cast of characters. Disappointed at first to see Beth Davenport away on business, but her fill-in attorney stays true to the original Rockford spirit. And Angel -- gotta love him.

Great story. Just like watching the Rockford Files on TV, except Rocky is dead. As with "The Green Bottle", I do wish the author didn't kill off poor Rocky. I would have enjoyed the interaction between Him and Jim. But that aside, really is a classic Rockford style story with lots of twist and turns. Gives us a inside look at Jim that don't really come across as good on the TV series.

If you enjoy the TV series, then this book should be a very enjoyable read.