Moon Over Manhattan: Mystery and Mayhem

by Larry King, Thomas H. Cook

When Allison, the lovely, glamorous, but none-too-bright daughter of wealthy political commentator Arthur Vandameer, runs off to elope with her boyfriend, Goonie, all kinds of colorful characters get into the act of tracking down the young lovers, including scheming doorman Roy Bumble, cynical journalist Charlie Moon, and Harry "Ace" Stumbo, who knows all the angles. 150,000 first printing.

Genres: Fiction

249 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Larry King was an American television host, radio host, and paid spokesman, whose work was recognized with awards including two Peabodys, an Emmy award, and 10 Cable ACE Awards.

From 1985 to 2010, King hosted a nightly interview program on CNN called Larry King Live. From 2012 to 2020, he hosted Larry King Now.

Reviews

[Deb W · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had a feeling I was not going to like this after listening to Larry King read the author's note. Thomas H. Cook is a great writer and while he probably had fun cooking this one up with Larry, I don't find it amusing at all. My husband would, probably. Madcap is not my thing.

[Allan Pendlebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real slapstick laugh. I thought it was by Thomas Cook; was surprised to see Larry King as author also.

[Tambra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible book, horrible characters, plot jumps around to much, very boring book.

[B Wojcik · Rating 2 out of 5]

I 'read' Moon Over Manhattan via audio while I worked and I wanted to jump from the 20-foot scaffold onto my head halfway through the book. I was hoping the ending would redeem the story, surprise me, but nooooo -- i can't even recall how it ended although I'm sure the aforementioned ending was congruent to the aforementioned story.

Actually, the aforementioned story would have been cute, although I suspect it was written by a teenager. The first 2 or 3 uses of the words "the aforementioned" were fun and quirky. But within the first couple chapters you realize that the writer's popping the phrase like Dr. House pops Vicadin. The aforementioned phrase would be used 3 times in a sentence as if the aforementioned writers got high and thought that it was the epitome of humor! It made my teeth grind. I really can't believe any editor would pass that kind of aforementioned verbal abuse! But I guess if you're Larry King and you have some drivel to publish, no one questions your aforementioned pointless use of verbage.

[Susan Reyna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really my thing. Some of it was funny. It grew on me as I got father in, though. I was not as annoyed as some of the other readers, but I do feel it could have used more editing. I understood the purpose of repeating certain words as a humor device, but there were other seriously distracting flaws. Of course, I'm not a New Yorker, so maybe I wasn't supposed to love it.

[Kristy · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 stars. This was pretty bad. I just wish I had kept a count of the use of the word "aforementioned" in this book. Seemed like it was on every single page...multiple times. I'd like to kick the aforementioned author's aforementioned ass with my aforementioned foot. LOL

[Mona · Rating 4 out of 5]

so funny and enjoyable. Hit upon every sterotype of New Yorkers I could imagine. I truly enjoyed it.

[Denise M.]

Co-author: Larry King

[Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

if you fail to go crazy laughing, you may be sick

[Ben · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quirky characters, silly story.

[Michael C Dreimiller · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was on vacation at my in-law's house and needed something to read. I can't remember the last time I had such a hard time finishing a book.

[Cindy B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story and characters - needed a professional narrator not a talk show host reading aloud to children.

[Ashley Marilynne Wong · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this a couple of years ago and found it unenjoyable.

[EJ Johnson · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a case of something being printed because of name recognition only. It was a waste.