I've purchased both books but have only read Badge 149. The books are a revelation of an honest man doing a difficult job. In my opinion, if you are a writer writing about law enforcement, his books are good in creating a more accurate world in perspective to law enforcement.
I have gone to Writer's Police Academy which is great. I highly recommend it. I'm still a book snob; so , a thriller has got to go a long way to move up in my tbr pile. But it is quite an event to create people and worlds.
I originally created a law enforcement character in a book that was not realistic and will disappear with the computer hard drive that stored it. I was glad to attend this conference. It broadened my view of law enforcement. Gary's book gave me a view of a regular cop doing his job and going home alive. Gary is very close to my original character. Except that character has some big hang-ups Gary does not have. lol
Anyway, I love non-fiction and this was great.
https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Sinners-Survivors-Gary-Jones/dp/0741472848
Gary's website is http://www.badge149.com
I too love non-fiction stories..I mean it is great to read about people's heroic deeds. Don't you think it would leave a mark on the readers? Brave people out there
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Hi Ann - sounds an interesting author to read ... especially as he has experience in his field. One day perhaps! Cheers Hilary
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It's always best to learn from someone who's actually done it. You can find procedures and stuff online, but talking to someone who's walked the walk is best.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy detective books and movies - Sounds like a good book. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI am the opposite of a book snob - will read anything that catches my interest! Sounds like a great book to bolster research on the subject.
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