The second-rate circus in this sleepy coastal town seems like another world from Peters’s usual Hollywood beat, but of all people, Alfred Hitchcock, the director of Suspicion, is under suspicion. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. The cast of character for this private detective farce reads like a roll call for the weird and off beat, but their antics work for a … En ook een inkijk bij de achtergronden van de personen die om allerlei redenen deel uitmaken van het circus en bij wie het circus in het bloed zit. The plot was a bit weaker than I have come to expect from the author and the wry humor that is a Kaminsky hallmark was too sparse in my opinion. In this story the celebrity is the famous circus clown, Emmet Kelly. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. Ebook. Great circus setting with interesting characters, including a young Alfred Hitchcock and Emmet Kelly, and a page turning plot. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Catch a Falling Clown (Toby Peters Mysteries) at Amazon.com. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Alfred Hitchcock also puts in an appearance. An attempt is made on Kelly’s life at one point. A circus stakeout puts Toby Peters at the bottom of the food chain. The gorilla doesn't like clowns. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. November 1st 2001 Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. Normally that wouldn't bother Toby Peters, since detective work tends to keep him far away from animal cages, but tonight he's dressed as a clown and locked in with the ape. I was at my local used bookstore several days ago when the cover of this book caught my eye. Soon after Peters arrives in Mirador (to which local lawmen have warned him never to return), a tightrope walker dies in what Peters is sure is not an accident. A medium-boiled P.I. Taken as such, they’re fine. Add to wish list. Hello, Sign in. An attempt is made on Kelly’s life at one point. The Central Cass Children's Choir sings Catch a Falling Star. Listen to a sample. The subject here was the circus and Emmet Kelly, and while not as funny or involving as others in this series, it was a solidly entertaining book. Catch a falling clown a Toby Peters mystery This edition was published in 1984 by Penguin Books in New York, N.Y. AbeBooks.com: Catch a falling clown: A Toby Peters mystery (9780312123772) by Kaminsky, Stuart M and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). I cried when I read this book too but for the complete opposite reason. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Catch a Falling Clown. The circus is in town—unfortunately so is a killer saboteur who’s targeting the star attractions. The other reason is the whole book was just very somber and serious, no zingers, no pep. Toby Peters is often considered to be the first historical private detective series, predating Max Allan Collins’ Nate Heller series by several years. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). An admirable distraction. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. I When aerialists die from falls and bullet wounds, Peters is the sheriff's choice of fall guy. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I'm a fan of Stuart Kaminsky and his many characters' series. Try The gorilla doesn't like clowns. Toby Peters Mystery Series, Book 7. by Stuart M. Kaminsky. A tale about circuses and side-shows, murder and madness, in 1940s war-time California. Peters is called by famous clown Emmet Kelly to investigate the suspicious death of a circus elephant near a town where Toby can't support the local sheriff. I plan on reading other books in the series though because I love these characters so much. The killer has already electrocuted an elephant, and hobo clown Emmett Kelly has had a close brush with death. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. The killer has already electrocuted an elephant, and hobo clown Emmett Kelly has had a close brush with death. Consistent with the other two Toby Peters mysteries I've heard, escapist noir near parody. The story is cross between drama and comedy as Toby is a very hard luck private investigator. Read "Catch a Falling Clown" by Stuart M. Kaminsky available from Rakuten Kobo. Refresh and try again. Moord gegarandeerd. A circus elephant has been electrocuted and Kelly fears for his life. Private detective Toby Peters is no stranger to going undercover, but this is the first time his disguise will include a red nose. With the investigation on the verge of becoming a three-ring circus, it’s up to Toby Peters to cage the killer … Very Good; Continuing character: Toby Peters; detective assists clown Emmitt Kelly when animals and performers start getting killed at the circus. The killer has already electrocuted an elephant, and hobo clown Emmett Kelly has had a close brush with death. Excellent detective novel set in the early 40's. An admirable distraction. 0 0 5 Autor: Stuart M. Kaminsky. These mysteries are set in the 1940's in Hollywood and always involve a movie star or two. Catch a Falling Clown Stuart M. Kaminsky BASTEI ENTERTAINMENT Bastei Entertainment is an imprint of Bastei Lübbe AG Copyright © 2015 by Bastei Lübbe AG, Schanzenstraße 6-20, 51063 Cologne, … In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. Catch a Falling Clown by Stuart M. Kaminsky, 1982, St Martin's Press edition, in English - 1st ed. I have to read more by this author! Investigator to the stars Toby Peters is hired to investigate the electrocution of a circus elephant. I love the settings of these books--Hollywood in the 1940s and there's alway a celebrity. Written with more than a dash of humor” and this big-top murder mystery is a “fun, lightweight book for all mystery fans” (Library Journal). Audiobook. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who’s not clowning around: “Nostalgic fun” (Publishers Weekly). A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). The first I read in this series featured the Marx Brothers; the second, Bela Lugosi; and this one, Emmett Kelly and Alfred Hitchcock. It’s all in a day’s work for Toby Peters, and in another fast-paced Forties-era mad-cap adventure for his fans. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. My first experience with Kaminsky's Toby Peters series, but it won't be my last. Tom Parker. If you saw my review for Think Fast Mr.Peters you would see raving about how funny that book was, tears down my cheeks from laughing so hard. It’s a great idea, but the plots, dialogue, characterization, and level of general development are written at a Young Adult level. This is another mystery in the Private Eye Toby Peters series that takes place in the 1940. The second-rate circus in this sleepy coastal town seems like another world from Peters’s usual Hollywood beat, but of all people, Alfred Hitchcock, the director of Suspicion, is under suspicion. Be the first to ask a question about Catch a Falling Clown. by Blackstone Audiobooks, Catch a Falling Clown (Toby Peters Mysteries). WO3HEIDYHQ // Catch a Falling Clown « eBook Catch a Falling Clown By Kaminsky, Stuart M. MP3 CD. Soon it transforms into a murder investigation. READ ONLINE [ 6.3 MB ] Reviews The book is fantastic and great. great job evoking the atmosphere of a traveling circus. Welcome back. Hello, Sign in. The Debut Novel 'Of Women and Salt' Explores the Force of History. A circus elephant has been electrocuted and Kelly fears for his life Of Women and Salt, the debut novel by Gabriela Garcia, has the feel of a sweeping family saga that’s hard to reconcile with the fact that it’s... To see what your friends thought of this book. Peters is called by famous clown Emmet Kelly to investigate the suspicious death of a circus elephant near a town where Toby can't support the local sheriff. Highly recommended! Kelly is also worried about the death of some circus elephants. whodunit with a superb setting--a 1940s circus--murder, Alfred Hitchcock, elephants and one very angry gorilla. Book Condition: New. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). Normally that wouldn't bother Toby Peters, since detective work tends to keep him far away from animal cages, but tonight he's dressed as a clown and locked in with the ape. 2 of 2 copies available. Toby Peters, the Hollywood private eye who has previously saved the likes of Judy Garland, Gary Cooper, and the Marx Brothers, is back. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The second-rate circus in this sleepy coastal town seems like another world from Peters’s usual Hollywood beat, but of all people, Alfred Hitchcock, the director of Suspicion, is under suspicion. Catch a Falling Clown. Catch a Falling Clown - Ebook written by Stuart M. Kaminsky. In February 1942, Californians may be living in fear of a Japanese attack, but the show must go on. Received the Shamus Award, "The Eye" (Lifetime achievment award) in 2007. Some one or one(s) seem to be hell bent on destroying a circus that Kelly is working for by killing both animals and performers. Catch a falling clown: A Toby Peters mystery by Stuart M Kaminsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Toby goes undercover as a clown and becomes entangled with a cast of bizarre characters, including a 250-pound wrestler/poet, a beautiful snake charmer, an immaculately-dressed Swiss midget, and a baffling witness named Alfred Hitchcock. Toby Peters makes me laugh so I thoroughly enjoy the books. Catch a Falling Clown. This one was not Kaminsky's best, but it involves the circus, a gorilla named Gargantua, and Emmett Kelly, the famous clown (who actually lived before my time). We’d love your help. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. With the investigation on the verge of becoming a three-ring circus, it’s up to Toby Peters to … I think part of the reason I am not giving this one five stars is because the plot was very unexpected. Some one or one(s) seem to be hell bent on destroying a circus that Kelly is working for by killing both animals and performers. A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). A hard-boiled Hollywood PI has to work without a net to save Emmett Kelly from a killer who's not clowning around: "Nostalgic fun" (Publishers Weekly). 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