The Rockford Files: The Green Bottle [Hardcover]

Stuart M. Kaminsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996 | Series: The Rockford files

A classic Rockford case involves retrieving stolen property, locating a cat for an eccentric, wealthy old lady, thugs out to rearrange Rockford's anatomy, and a hunt that turns deadly when a beautiful woman in search of Hollywood fame turns up missing.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The tremendous appeal of James Garner as low-rent California PI Jim Rockford translates quite nicely from the 1970s TV series and later TV movies into this briskly paced novel. Rockford's old dad, Rocky, has passed on, even if his pickup truck is still around, and Rockford is still cursed with the presence of his ever-scheming ex-con buddy, Angel. In this instance, Rockford is tracking down a rare missing cat when Angel spots the chance to turn a dishonest buck with a feline-grooming scam. Naturally enough, the caper comes a cropper, with Rockford bearing the brunt of the fallout. The main action has Rockford recovering an antique bottle for a grateful client and then, after a referral, tracking down a missing girl. Rockford keeps all the characters and actions straight in post-O.J. California while he works through a few health-related wrinkles. The transition to the present is a gentle one. Rockford was an anachronism in the hippiefied '70s, and he remains just as stubbornly?and amusingly?out of time in the shapeless '90s.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Capitalizing on the successful television series and recent made-for-television movies, Kaminsky adds files to the Rockford caseload. Rockford tries to find a missing cat and stolen property for a wealthy old woman and subsequently becomes involved in a missing-person case.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Forge; 1st edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312862296
• ISBN-13: 978-0312862299
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #463,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True To The Original Characters, February 8, 2000

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Steve R. (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rockford Files: The Green Bottle: One Cop's War Against The Mob (Mass Market Paperback)

Stuart Kaminsky has written an enjoyable and satisfying novel based on the characters from the television series, "The Rockford Files." Jim, Beth, Dennis, Angel, and the Firebird are all here in form true to the original characters.

Jim Rockford is older now; mourning the loss of his father, Rocky; battling bad knees; trying to elude Angel's ubiquitous scams; and reflecting on his relationship with Beth and what might have been. Despite the passing of the years, Jim retains his wry wit and keen observations of the human condition. Mr. Kaminsky provides additional insight into the character of Jim Rockford, particularly the formative years and the time in prison.

The story is well-paced and intriguing. I enjoyed this book more than many of the recent 2-hour "Rockford Files" movies presented on television in recent years. If you enjoyed the original "Rockford Files" series from 1974-1980, you will enjoy this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story that is true to the original characters., July 3, 2000

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P. J Parrish "Pamela Parrish" (Columbus Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rockford Files: The Green Bottle (Hardcover)

I have watched Rockford since the age of 6. We are reading about Rockford some 20 odd years later. Still living in Paradise cove, and taking his lumps! He is now morning the death of his fatherand STILL having to deal with Angel Martian! True to characters personalities! Good to read again and again...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the original Rockford files, April 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rockford Files: The Green Bottle: One Cop's War Against The Mob (Mass Market Paperback)

Kaminsky captures Rockford's sardonic style perfectly. All the old-time cast members appear in the book -- Angel, Becker, Beth Davenport. Kaminsky truly understands the anti-hero appeal of Rockford. If you loved the series, you'll love this book.