The Honduran Opal

Bobber Maxwell #1

by Bill Telfer

Bobber Maxwell is a man without focus. Home from WWII, the prizefighter finds himself banned from the boxing ring. He spends his days listening to ball games on the radio down at Tim's Tap -- and fooling around with a neighbor lady. But when Erin O'Kief, a childhood friend, goes missing, something in Bobber comes alive. And he takes his boxing skills to the darkest streets of Chicago.

262 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 2020

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and entertaining! Great summer read!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. It is not my usual read either and I still enjoyed it very much. So that is saying a lot! It hits all the sweet spots with humor, mystery, and a few steamy romance sessions for fun. The characters are downright likeable, even when they are not actually likeable. If you are looking for a fast paced read with local ties, this is the one for you.

[Dave Donahoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well-written, believable characters. Excellent dialogue. Great setting. A plot that moves like a 1940’s serial - a B movie with blockbuster financing. A very fun read. This is as solid a debut novel as you are going to find.