Larry Boots, Exterminator

Sometimes books surprise me and Larry Boots, Exterminator did just that in so many great ways. The more I read from this author, the more I’m enchanted by the things that set his books apart. Larry Boots, Exterminator has those quirky, likable characters who I simply need to know more about combined with a sweet, vulnerable romance, some fun humor, and a very unique plotline.

I smiled a ton while reading this book because Larry and Ken were adorable and oh so fun. I loved the way they cared for each other and how that came across in a myriad of ways throughout the book. Though the timeline for their romance was brief, it never felt rushed or lacking in depth. Instead, their building connection and emotions were palpable and kept me engaged in their relationship as well as the suspense portion of the story cover to cover.

Larry Boots, Exterminator boasted one of the more unique plotlines I’ve read in a long while. The way the author was able to balance a good suspense that had my heart in my throat a few times with a heaping dose of humor and banter made this a pleasurable read that I’d easily recommend. If you like books that are different than the norm, this one is definitely worth checking out.

*Reviewed for Alpha Book Club*

John Inman just writes the most interesting books. I never fail to laugh, maybe cry, but always I walk away wondering...how did he make that happen and I didn't see it coming, and it seemed so plausible???I mean, how does a regular guy...has mommy issues, no "real" job, just hookups in his life, happen into a career as a hitman? (There is a bit of an explanation, but you have to read the book).Larry couldn't have been more sweet, more lovely, other than that pesky job, upon meeting Kenny. He was protective, and caring, yet didn't let Kenny think that he didn't want him, because he was blind.Kenny, meanwhile didn't judge Larry, just accepted him, and asked him to be safe...maybe just change his profession if he could.The internal monologue with Larry made me laugh the whole way through, as John's books so often do. Especially when it came to Larry's dogs.Fun book, with a bit of a startling ending, but of course, the HEA never far away for these men.4 pieces of eye candy
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Reviewed by Sammy for Diverse Reader


It's not that Larry necessarily likes his job—but he knows without a doubt that it’s necessary. After all, when justice is somehow circumvented and killers get away, they deserve to be punished and that’s where Larry comes in. Maybe he does the job because he just can’t stand to see the pain and anguish that lingers in his carefully selected client’s eyes or maybe it’s because there is something in his own past that has never been set right and this is a means of coping with that truth. Whatever the reason, Larry knows that each time he snuffs out a miserable guilty life he loses a bit of his soul and even though he must deal with that he can’t turn his back on those who have no other avenue but to hire him to make sure justice is done and their loved one’s memory is avenged. The last thing Larry expects is to meet someone during a stakeout that moves him in a way that no one else ever has. Larry isn’t sure exactly what he feels for Kenny but he knows that time spent with the quiet, insecure man does something to Larry that has never happened before—gives him a sense of peace and contentment that he never knew he craved.

Kenny struggles most days with just making sure the short walk from his meticulously laid out apartment to the center where he works is as easy as possible. He never expects that the man who will make his pulse flutter in all the right ways will one day literally drop from the trees and sit beside him on his favorite park bench. Larry is a mystery in two ways—his job being one and his interest in a nerdy, bow-tie wearing blind man the other. No one normally gives Kenny a second glance but Larry does—Larry sees him in ways no one else ever has and that makes Kenny both a little afraid and a lot excited. Surely Larry is too good to be true and one day he will wake up and discover how much of a burden a blind boyfriend can be.

I make no bones about the fact that I think author John Inman is one of the most talented authors in the m/m genre today. His unfailing sense of timing, humor and incredibly unique and well-drawn characters combine to make nearly every one of his novels a fantastic experience to read. Once again, Inman has hit it out of the park with his latest release, Larry Boots, Exterminator. From Larry’s irrepressibly quirky and pot addled mother to his two standard poodles who either hump their way through the dog park or give the moniker, guard dog, a whole new meaning, this novel offers up one hilarious moment after another. But the humor is tempered with incredibly poignant moments when Larry meets clients and learns just why they need an “exterminator” to rid their world of the heartless criminal who took their loved one from them and escaped paying for the crime. On the heels of those scenes are the beautiful moments of intimacy between Larry and Kenny as they discover each other’s bodies and hearts. All this–the emotion, the burgeoning love story, the dangerous interaction with the scum of the earth and, yes, the incredibly brilliant moments of laughter and joy all combine to make Larry Boots, Exterminator a fabulous story that you will want to read not just once but again and again just to savor the marvelous people who inhabit John Inman’s well-crafted world.

If I could give this novel a thousand stars I truly would. But I will leave this review with just this—authors who can create characters who make an indelible mark on your heart and memory are few and far between. For me, John Inman is one such author and I can only finish here by saying that I highly recommend this brilliant story to you.

Larry is an exterminator. He’s paid to kill people. He’s paid to do right for all their wrong. He doesn’t like his job; he doesn’t like his lonely life either. When he meets Ken at a bench park, Larry doesn’t see a blind man, just a beautiful man that he wants to win over. Larry is ready to leave his career behind, but first, he has to survive his last job.
I adored this book, it was funny, sweet and beautiful. I had a great time reading this story.
Larry is an exterminator, he hates to be called a hitman, even if technically it’s his job. He’s at a crossroads in his life, between his job, his crazy mother and his new lover, Ken. Larry needs to move on from his old life, and Ken is the perfect motivation to help him. I adored Larry, he’s so funny, kind and smart. He’s not a cold, heartless killer, on the contrary, he’s a compassionate man and very empathic to his clients' pain. I loved him more with Ken, how he was romantic, caring, and madly in love with him.
Ken is a blind man. He lost his sight after a car accident, and even if it was hard and painful for him, he tries his best to adapt to his new situation, and he succeeded. Meeting Larry wasn’t in his agenda, or falling madly in love with him either, but Ken makes the best of this despite his own fears. I loved him too, he touched me a lot. He was a victim of a tragic accident, but he wasn’t a victim of his condition. It shows how strong he really is. I completely melted for him.
The book was written in the first person. Larry is our narrator. I loved it, it was well done, funny and dynamics. The writing was very good, I was captivated from the beginning and hooked in the story throughout my read. The story has a rainbow of feelings. Like I said, Larry isn’t a cold killer, he isn’t incapable of love and compassion, and the author highlights it in his character. I appreciated it as it changes from the stereotype killer incapable of love until he meets the right person blah blah blah.
I had a pleasurable time with them, and I gladly recommend it.
5 Stars for them.

Larry Boots is an exterminator, but bugs aren’t he forte. No, he rights wrongs and exterminates creatures lower than the vilest bugs. Humans that get away with murder. Especially child-killers. He knows what he does is wrong, and he cries after it which shows his humanity and kind nature. On a stakeout watching a man make sure he thinks he is still a threat, he meets Ken, a blind teacher. They become fast friends and soon develop a relationship.
John Inman developed some awesome characters in this book. I mean how can a cold-blooded killer be so likable. But John made it happen. Kenny is adorable and snarky and OMG Larry’s mom is a hoot.
The storyline is good, the action is good, and the wit helps lighten the darkness of murder.
If you like a good M/M romance with a touch of suspense, action, and unusual characters with a great happy ending this is for you.