This was one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in a while. The writing style was most enjoyable.

I quickly found myself completely immersed in New York City’s Prohibition era. I was expecting to come face to face with Salvatore Maranazano or Joe Masseria.

The mobster dialect was intriguing. It took me a few minutes to figure out what a “blower” was. I was even more clueless when a “moll” was mentioned.

I absolutely loved the humor. You either “get it” or you didn’t. I found myself smirking every time Vic corrected someone’s grammar. And his inner dialogue—too funny! I could actually picture Vic narrating every move he made.

As for Vic Boyo himself? He is a realist. He is determined to be the best police detective, despite his many flaws. ( )

This is not what I am into or interested in and I'm not big on audio books but I love this one it's funny and him not being smart makes it better and the person that told the story was great love it ( )

What a great read. Just classic noir from from beginning to end. But with a lot of laughs in the mix of booze, bullets, broads, and murder. Vic Boyo--smartest doofus in gumshoes! ( )

As this story begins, the year is 1931.Victor Boyo, police detective, while out on a stroll, picks up a rain-spattered paper and Vic sees a column with a gorgeous dame accused of her husband's MURDER.

Soon after this, Vic is attacked in his apartment and we're informed the thug makes "Capone look like a pixie".

No kidding! It's made clear - the thug has a butt-ugly face.

Vic dials up his partner Bill and asks him to bring over some mugshots to skim through. But Bill doesn't show. Bill is found dead. He's been MURDERED

During this DOUBLE MURDER, who done it, we're introduced to Captain Abernathy, Jojo Fenemen, Dr. Harvey, J.B. Fasolino, Maria Merryface, Marty O'Sheeny and Miss Oglethorpe.

It's the 30's and the setting is pretty amazing.There are headlamps and speakeasy's. Yes., there is talk of mobsters and there are shootouts, shoot ups and slicked back hair with shoe polish.

I know some of you are into the pretty dames and handsome dudes with lots of cash. This read also has creeps and chums and cabbies. We meet Joey the buffoon and Dogface the dwarf and find ourselves forced to listen to the guy with a gravelly voice.

I commend the author who mentions being turned down by a 100 agents and publishers who did not think a screwball detective novel would fly. I found this to be a fun, not take life too seriously - read, with a scad of silly similes and an overall great message. Sometimes in life you'll meet a doofus who thinks they are smarter than everyone else. In this case - Vic is - and it's twice as bad.

This book was provided by the author for an honest review. ( )