It’s always exciting to discover an author who has the ability to capture your attention immediately and then hold it through 400 pages. That’s exactly what happened when I began reading Shot To Pieces by Michael O’Keefe. I initially balked at the length of the story, thinking it might bog down simply because of itsContinue reading “Great New Author”
Tag Archives: Police
Shots Fired: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police Shootings (book review)
Today’s newscasts and papers are rife with reporting on police involved shootings. Preliminary coverage seems to always be negative, insinuating that police were wrong or perhaps too quick to use deadly force. Even worse, when deadly force is employed the news is quick to opine that it was either not justified or too much forceContinue reading “Shots Fired: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police Shootings (book review)”
Meet Pat McCarthy
Hi Pat, I’m honored to host you on my blog today. Having been a Chicago police officer myself, I was anxious to read your book. I found it drew me in immediately with its action and authenticity. The cop jargon, in particular, is spot on and pulls no punches. Please tell my readers aContinue reading “Meet Pat McCarthy”
Meet Hard-Boiled Detective, Ben Solomon
Please introduce yourself, when you began writing, etc. I’d first like to thank John for this swell interview. A little further on I mention encountering plenty of gracious and generous folk online, and this is a prime example. As for me, I’m a lifetime Chicagoan. I’ve always had my hand in one art form orContinue reading “Meet Hard-Boiled Detective, Ben Solomon”
Police Week
If you have not had the chance to attend any of the ceremonies at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., you have missed out on meeting a superb group of individuals. The Candlelight Ceremony in particular is moving and profound, as tribute is paid to our fallen heroes and their families. My article thisContinue reading “Police Week”
John M. Wills 