The Bum's Rush

by G.M. Ford

Book Overview

When a homeless woman says she's the mother of a deceased rock idol, sometimes private eye Leo Waterman takes it upon himself to investigate the lady's claim. With the help of "the Boys", a band of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802732992
• ISBN13: 9780802732996
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Walker & Company
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Enthralling

I would have started with the first of the series, but was unable to find it (since I was away from the Northwest at the time), so I settled with book three. This story is perfect - believable characters, interesting plotline, the best dialogue I think i've ever read - weaved flawlessly into one very funny book.Best of all G. M. Ford knows his city well and taps into some of its eccentricities well, which is a special treat for Northwesterners. After reading "Skid Road" by Murray Morgen, I would say that Leo Waterman's father is based off of Vic Meyers, a historic Seattle politician whose real campaigns were outrageously funny in their own right, which is just one little tidbit that gives a sense of realism and authority to the surroundings.

Bum's Rush well worth the read

If you haven't read the first two Leo Waterman mysteries, then you should. G.M. Ford has created a cast as confused and convoluted as his own name. He keeps you laughing without pushing it too far, creates great tension, and manages to get Leo through another crises once again (relatively) unscathed. Once you read this one, you'll want to go back and catch-up with the first two.