Murder at city hall

Edward Koch #1

by Edward I. Koch, Herbert Resnicow

Ed Koch, mayor of New York City, turns sleuth when the body of a hated tycoon suddenly appears in the Wedding Chapel of City Hall, and the mayor, his associates, and his friends all become suspects in the crime.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery

197 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Edward Irving "Ed" Koch was an American lawyer, politician, and political commentator. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. He also became known as a "judge" on the television judge show The People's Court from 1997 to 1999.

Reviews

[Ruth Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

While billed as written by Ed Koch, mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989 (a popular figure, Koch rode the New York City Subway and stood at street corners greeting passersby with the slogan "How'm I doin'?"), it was ghost-written by my father (with Koch's input as regards the inner workings of politics), so I am unable to give it a review. But do read the blurb and decide for yourself whether it's a book you might like to read.

And as in all his books, the reader is given all the clues -- no red herrings -- so as to solve the crime along with the detective.

[amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable ode to NYC

[Phil · Rating 1 out of 5]

Written by Ed Koch, about a NYC mayor. You gotta believe the main character is supposed to be like himself. The character is a know-it-all, amazingly smart and crafty mayor of New York, who can solve crimes others just couldn't.

For me, it is over the top. I did finish it - it's a short, easy read - but I have plans to ready any more of his books.

Not recommended.