Now available in paperback, Richard Belzer’s captivating, often hilarious debut mystery blends fact with fiction as his off-cam- era persona comes to life on the page, employing investigative know-how and comedic timing in equal measure to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a trusted friend.
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Fan favorite:
Richard Belzer, a veteran stand-up comedian,
has played the acerbic yet beloved Detective John Munch on NBC’s
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
—currently the highest rated series of the
Law & Order
franchise and one of NBC’s top–rated shows—for ten seasons.
Phenomenal press:
In addition to feature pieces in
USA
TODAY
, the
Daily News
(New York), and stellar bookseller
praise,
I Am Not A Cop!
garnered excellent reviews for the comedic actor’s first foray into fiction. It “perfectly captures the author’s comedic voice,” raved
Kirkus Reviews
. “Belzer’s snappy narration and behind-the-scenes look at life as a famous actor gives the book a sharp, funny edge.”
Media connections:
In addition to his Munch role, he
has recently been featured as talent scout on
Last Comic
Standing
, blogging for
The Huffington Post
, and filled-in for
Randi Rhodes during his Air America time slot.