SOME LIKE IT HOT-BUTTERED
Jeffrey Cohen
Berkley Prime Crime
ISBN 9780425217993
October 2007
Cozy Mystery

Elliot Freed has created a nice life for himself. As the owner of the Comedy Tonight theater, he simply wants to share his love of movies featuring great comedic geniuses such as Mel Brooks and the Marx Brothers. However, when a patron expires during a screening of "Young Frankenstein", Elliot cannot help but wonder if his dream will ever be allowed to come to full fruition. A box of poisoned popcorn leads to a murder investigation which also uncovers a DVD piracy operation. As the evidence seems to mount against his missing employee, a projectionist and film student called Anthony, Elliot sets out to prove the young man's innocence.

SOME LIKE IT HOT-BUTTERED is a wonderful treat for cozy mystery lovers! A smart and witty protagonist leads a dynamic cast through a vibrant first-person narrative filled with satisfying twists and turns. The first of what promises to be a wonderful series, Mr. Cohen shares intriguing movie trivia while readers get to know Elliot and the people in his life, such as Arthur (his father), Leo (his one regular customer), and Sharon (ex-wife and confidant). Funny and
exciting, I simply can not wait to read more... recommended!

Reviewed by Melissa Fowler
Rating 4 1/2