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Several of his first novels were set in Los Angeles, California, and its surroundings, and featured Los Angeles police officers as protagonists. He has been nominated for 4 Edgar Awards (winning 3), and was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Open Road Integrated Media ebook. In the other city, separated from the former mostly by an imaginary line, lies some of the richest real estate in the richest half of the richest state in the richest country on the face of the earth

Open Road Integrated Media ebook. In the other city, separated from the former mostly by an imaginary line, lies some of the richest real estate in the richest half of the richest state in the richest country on the face of the earth. Within a two-hour drive north from that invisible line there float unbelievable armadas: yachts and pleasure craft, half a million of them. And no less than 150 builders of yachts and pleasure craft striving to fill the insatiable need.

The book describes either a very heroic group of San Diego police officers, or an out-of-control group of gunslingers, depending on how you look at things. The events occurred in the 1980's, although the book is fairly recent. I have enjoyed Joseph Wambaugh's writing in the past, but it has been years since I read one of his books. I have trouble putting my finger on my dissatisfaction with this one. His characters SHOULD be interesting, the plot line SHOULD be absorbing and writing SHOULD flow page after page.

Not since Joseph Wambaugh's best-selling The Onion Field has there been a true police story as fascinating, as. .

Not since Joseph Wambaugh's best-selling The Onion Field has there been a true police story as fascinating, as totally gripping a.The media hailed them as heroes. Others denounced them as lawless renegades. The book describes either a very heroic group of San Diego police officers, or an out-of-control group of gunslingers, depending on how you look at things.

While Joe Castillo lay in the hospital the next day, with his exploits spread all over the newspapers and television, he was having trouble keeping strangers out of the hospital ward s bed! In fact, just before h.

While Joe Castillo lay in the hospital the next day, with his exploits spread all over the newspapers and television, he was having trouble keeping strangers out of the hospital ward s bed! In fact, just before his wife arrived, and even before regular visiting hours, one of the schoolteacher groupies from The Anchor Inn showed up and started looking at him like he was Warren Beatty or somebody, and asked if she could give him a head job. On the spot!

Praise for Lines and Shadows With each book, it seems, Mr. Wambaugh’s skill as a writer increases.

Praise for Lines and Shadows With each book, it seems, Mr. One of his best books, comparable to The Onion Field for storytelling and revelatory power.

Lines and Shadows book. Not since Joseph Wambaugh's best-selling "The Onion Field" has there been a true police story as fascinating, as totally gripping a.

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Praise for Lines and Shadows. With each book, it seems, Mr. A saga of courage, craziness, brutality and humor.