Dead Men Scare Me Stupid (Paperback)

by John Swartzwelder (Author) "Well, they found Amelia Earhart..." (more)
Key Phrases: two ghosts, Central City, Frank Burly, Amelia Earhart (more...)

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Product Description
One of a series of comedy science fiction novels featuring slow-witted detective Frank Burly. By John Swartzwelder, the writer of 59 episodes of The Simpsons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Kennydale Books; 1st edition (April 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975579983
• ISBN-13: 978-0975579985
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,359 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Master of Intelligent Comedic Absurdity, June 28, 2008

By	Lewis Aleman "Author of Cold Streak, a Suspen... (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're a fan of The Simpsons, you're already a John Swartzwelder fan. Not only has he written more episodes than any other writer, but his episodes are many fan favorites, such as Whacking Day (1993), Homer the Great (Stonecutters, 1995), Homer the Smithers (1996), and Homie the Clown (Clown School, 1995), along with 55 other incredible episodes.

Dead Men Scare Me Stupid is an adventure of Frank Burly, the world's most dimwitted, yet likeable, detective. In this adventure two of his former clients, who are not-so-coincidentally deceased, come to haunt and torment him from beyond the grave. The most devious of their actions is framing Frank for many unexplained crimes. The story takes off from there and doesn't stop. Even Amelia Earhart's body makes an appearance. Yep, that's right.

As one would expect from Swartzwelder's talent, the book is full of one-liners that will crack you up and stay with you long after you're finished the book. The jokes are so dense, one needs to watch to not read too quickly and pass over some humorous absurdity. This also makes the book great for a reread.

I'd recommend Dead Men Scare Me Stupid to any fan of The Simpsons, satire, or witty humor. Swartzwelder's a genius; this book won't disappoint.

Lewis Aleman, author of Cold Streak

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swartzwelder's best work yet, June 26, 2008

By	Michael Cody "Michael Cody" (Phoenix) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read all of his book, and was really excited when his latest came out. From the very first line I was already rolling. I haven't finished the book to entirety yet but I have to say this may be his best work to date.

"Well they found Amelia Earhart, that's the good news"

Also a hilarous gag where Frank tries to punch a ghost and comments that it felt like punching the air "I take that back, it felt like punching my lamp"

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

The worst part? I have to wait who-knows how long for his next book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another victory for Swartzwelder, August 13, 2008

By	David Chadwick "David Chadwick" (MD, USA) - See all my reviews

All of Swartzwelder's "Frank Burly" novels have been homeruns, and this one is no different. Not really much else I can say. Very funny.