I really liked this one a lot. The fictional story of an equally fictitious comedian in the mold of Jerry Lewis, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, guys of that era. As the story progresses the characters come to life in such a realistic way I kept thinking to myself, "Wow! Why haven't I ever heard of this guy before?" Because he's a work of fiction! 

Great fun story. I have since read several more in the series and loved them all. Highly recommended for those who like a little humor with their crime but don't want it too saccharine.

Ok this is an odd one. Written and taking place more than a decade ago yet it drew me in. A reporter ghostwriting a jerry Louis type comedian's autobiography. Boring--in the beginning. Then the author picks up the depth of characters and their flaws making it satisfying til the end