touching novel that will keep you guessing to the end. His portrayal of the ‘normal American family’ is one of the best I’ve ever read in a mystery novel. Give yourself a double treat. . . read For Whom the Minivan Rolls (his first book) and A Farewell to Legs!”
—BONNIE CLAESON, CO-OWNER, BLACK ORCHID BOOKSTORE, NEW YORK, NY
“Jeffrey Cohen is a funny man, and behind the wisecracks there’s a clever and engaging mystery. The pun also rises.”
—DANIEL STASHOWER, AUTHOR, HARRY HOUDINI MYSTERY SERIES
“When I reviewed For Whom the Minivan Rolls on DL, I asked if there really are true-life dads like the fictional Aaron Tucker. Now, can you believe a dad who lets his family get a dog?! A Farewell to Legs is an excellent next book in the Aaron Tucker series. The title pun was almost more than I could handle without choking. The mysteries (there are several) range from the outrageous to the more outrageous. I found the solution to the stink bomb problem especially amusing. And Aaron’s declaration to Abby on the subject of Ms. Cleavage should be included in the repertoire of all happily married people, or those who desire to be happily married. Read this. You’ll like it.”
—DOROTHYL MODERATOR DIANE K. KOVACS, AKA HARRIET VANE
“Reluctant sleuth and writer Aaron Tucker is back and still trying not to get involved in murder investigations. This time, he goes to his high school reunion, only to find the best looking woman from his class determined to get what she wants from him. As Aaron is hopelessly in love with his wife, he is not at all disappointed that Stephanie Jacobs Gibson wants him to find out who murdered her husband. Stephanie pulls some strings to get Aaron hired by Snapdragon magazine to do some investigative reporting on the case. . . All is told with a lot of humor, and. . . enough zingers and funny lines for my taste. I’m looking forward to the next in the series.”
—DEADLY PLEASURES MAGAZINE (MAGGIE MASON)
“In A Farewell to Legs, Cohen hasn’t lost his magic touch for snappy, believable dialogue, and for perfectly capturing all the nuances of family life in suburbia. Aaron Tucker and his family could be your neighbors, if you’re lucky enough to have particularly delightful neighbors. Once again, there are laughs on almost every page, but the humor is never forced and the characters are never over the top. (A certain best-selling author of humorous mysteries could take lessons from Jeffrey Cohen.) Best of all, the humor doesn’t overshadow the mystery—Cohen doesn’t sacrifice plot or suspense while making us laugh. Those who read For Whom the Minivan Rolls won’t need any encouragement to pick up A Farewell to Legs. Those who missed Cohen’s inaugural effort are in for a real treat when they meet Aaron Tucker, his friends, and his family in this latest entry in the series. And after reading A Farewell to Legs, everyone will be eager for Aaron’s next adventure!”
—REVIEWING THE EVIDENCE (SUSAN ANDERSON)
“The best thing about Cohen’s books is Aaron Tucker himself. A non-stop wisecracker who refuses to take anything seriously, Aaron is the type of everyman whom readers can relate to and commiserate with. He’s our best friend, our neighbor, or even our husband. Unlike many of the tough-talking, hardheaded detectives that perpetuate fiction today, Aaron is someone we could easily know or be. It’s also refreshing to have our hero be a stay-at- home dad whose wife makes more money than he does and who doesn’t seem to think that cleaning up after dinner is beneath him. The lightheartedness of the book is also a joy. While many mystery books often leave us frightened of the way the world is today, Cohen’s books leave us with a smile and a feeling of gratefulness for what we have. Not only is there a chuckle on every page, but there’s a smile or a tongue-in-cheek observation in every paragraph. Cohen has definitely created a goldmine with his Aaron Tucker mysteries. With each book, he’ll gain more loyal readers like this one. We can only hope that his hero stays around for a long time and that his creator graces us with many more books to come.”
—BEST REVIEWS (ANGELA MCQUAY)
“I enjoyed A Farewell to Legs more than I expected to. . . The best parts of this book, which was a very pleasant surprise, and the best parts of its predecessor in the series, are the pieces dealing with Aaron Tucker’s home life—dealing with