On Tour 02/01/24-03/29/24 “The Great Gimmelmans” by Lee Matthew Goldberg

Release Date: November 14, 2023

About The Book:

Middle child Aaron Gimmelman watches as his family goes from a mild-mannered reform Jewish clan to having over a million dollars of stolen money stuffed in their RV’s cabinets while being pursued by the FBI and loan sharks. But it wasn’t always like that. His father Barry made a killing as a stockbroker, his mother Judith loved her collection of expensive hats, his older sister Steph was obsessed with pop stars, and little sister Jenny loved her stuffed possum, Seymour.

After losing all their money in the Crash of 1987, the family starts stealing from convenience stores, but when they hit a bank, they realize the talent they possess. The money starts rolling in and brings the family closer together, whereas back at home, no one had any time for bonding due to their busy schedules. But Barry’s desire for more, more, more will take its toll on the Gimmelmans, and Aaron is forced into an impossible choice: turn against his father, or let his family fall apart.

From Jersey, down to an Orthodox Jewish community in Florida where they hide out, and up to California, The Great Gimmelmans goes on a madcap ride through the 1980s. Filled with greed and love and the meaning of religion and tradition until the walls of the RV and the feds start closing in on the family, this thrilling literary tale mixes Michael Chabon and the Coen Brothers with equal parts humor and pathos.

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About The Author:

Lee Matthew Goldberg is the author of thirteen novels including THE ANCESTOR and THE MENTOR along with his five-book DESIRE CARD series. He has been published in multiple languages and nominated for the Prix du Polar. After graduating with an MFA from the New School, his writing has also appeared as a contributor in CrimeReads, Pipeline Artists, LitHub, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Millions, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, LitReactor, Mystery Tribune, The Big Idea, Monkeybicycle, Fiction Writers Review, Cagibi, Necessary Fiction, Hypertext, If My Book, Past Ten, the anthology Dirty Boulevard, The Montreal Review, The Adirondack Review, The New Plains Review, Maudlin House and others. He is the co-curator of The Guerrilla Lit Reading Series and lives in New York City. http://www.leematthewgoldberg.com/

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeMatthewGoldberg

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Twitter: @LeeMatthewG

Book Blurbs:

“The Great Gimmelmans had me laughing out loud one minute, tears in my eyes the next. If you like your redemption stories moving, deeply funny, and with a delicious side of 80s references, then it doesn’t get any better than this. I loved it.” – Jess Lourey, bestselling author of Unspeakable Things.

Lee Matthew Goldberg has crafted an uproarious send-off of American capitalism in its greediest decade, and created a lovable bunch of outlaws to boot. – CrimeReads

“An engaging dark comedy about the dangers of family ties.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Set in the mold of a classic American adventure story, The Great Gimelmans is a thrilling ride with an irrepressible and unforgettable family. You won’t put it down.” – S.A. Lelchuk, author of Save Me From Dangerous Men

“You’ve never met a family like the Gilmmelmans! Fiercely loyal, outrageously brave, and mildly delusional, this crazy, charming clan manages to keep you cheering even as they break countless laws and social norms. I highly recommend Lee Matthew Goldberg’s THE GREAT GIMMELMANS, which rolls humor, music, sex, drugs, and armed robbery into a thrilling, poignant family saga.” – Julia Dahl, author of THE MISSING HOURS

“Goldberg proves himself to be a true chameleon here. He delivers just as many laughs as tender moments. Meet the Gimmelmans, whose exhilarating crime spree fuels this rip-roaring romp through the late 1980s.” – Bella G. Wright, Best Thriller Books

“Filled with passion, greed and peril, The Great Gimmelmans is sure to excite and enrage in equal measure. Lee Matthew Goldberg has crafted a roller coaster of a story with captivating characters inside an irresistible plot that is not for the faint of heart. It’s dark, twisted and glorious.” – Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books

“What a wild, epic ride. It’s ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ meets ‘Bonnie and Clyde.’ A family story unlike any other–wry, shocking, propulsive and profound. Aaron Gimmelman and his clan will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading this impressive tale.” – Gary Goldstein, author of “The Last Birthday Party”

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