Softcover, 304 pages
Publisher: Berkley
ISBN-10: 0425228150
ISBN-13: 978-0425228159
U.S.: $7.99
Jeffrey Cohen’s book, A Night at the Operation, is wonderful story that will appeal to both fans of the mystery genre and to comedy fans, since some of the humor is pulled from comedy movies. Cohen’s style is laid back and light and is still a great read for those not-in-the-know about comedy
It’s just the beginning of Eliot Freed’s misadventures when his ex-wife, Sharon, goes missing. Even more suspicious is that she may be responsible for the death of one of her patients. Elliot reacts differently than most ex-husbands would when an ex-wife goes missing and is a murder suspect: he searches for Sharon and tries to clear her name, all the while trying to keep his all-comedy theatre from shutting down and figuring out how to keep his best employee.
All of A Night at the Operation’s humor is brilliant and witty, and a touch of suspense and romance makes this book an absolute joy to read.
Copyright © 2009 Sydney Thomas
#1 by Larry at June 11th, 2009
Sounds like a winner, Sydney. I’ll have to put it in my ‘to-get’ list.
#2 by jenny milchman at June 11th, 2009
Great review! Jeff indeed wears both hats really well…
#3 by Liz Rose at June 15th, 2009
Hi,
Comedy is such a subjective thing - what makes me hoot will leave some of my friends cold (and shaking their heads at how wierd I am). But I liked your review and will give this one a try. Thanks.
Liz