Reviews of the Novel

" It is always interesting when a story is based on the experiences and knowledge of the author and Mr. Paloma has done an outstanding job in using his to bring his storyline to life. " -Shirley Johnson/Reviewer, Midwest Book Review, May 2004 FULL REVIEW: http://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/jul_04.htm#shirley

"The Beach Club is a mesmerizing thriller filled with suspense and a terrifying sense of reality. Rich Paloma's ability to bring his years as a police officer to life is amazing! This is an impossible-to-put-down debut that will make you laugh and make you shudder!" -Katherine Shephard, Author of Betrayed by Silence and Fraternity of Silence.

“Paloma captures the humor of cops everywhere in his book, “The Beach Club”. I found the book both gripping and entertaining.” -Randy Sutton, Author of True Blue and Routine Patrol. St. Martins Press

"The Beach Club by Richard Paloma provides a rare insight to what police work is really like. The characters are real, the action right on, and the reality of the internal politics accurately portrayed. Well written and difficult to put down, it is an enjoyable read I would recommend to all." -John R. Schembra, Author of MP. A Novel of Viet Nam, 2004 EPPIE Finalist

"The Beach Club is an exciting adventure that chronicles a group of cops as they hunt for a serial rapist. The author's experience in law enforcement treats the reader to a rare and poignant look at the inner world of what it's like to be a policeman that you can only get from one who really knows. Mr. Paloma is a bright fresh voice in fiction." -Katrina Prado, author of Boxes of the Years.

"Rich Paloma tells a story like only a cop in the trenches can." -Kathleen Antrim, Bestselling Author of Capital Offense

“What Clancy has done for the military, Paloma does for the Police Department.” - Pamela Faye, Author's Den, Rolling Seas Reviews FULL REVIEW: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewnews.asp?id=10354&AuthorID=11202

All Reader Reviews, The Beach Club: http://www.allreaders.com/Topics/Info_28406.asp