LINES AND SHADOWS - Softcover

Wambaugh, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553246070 ISBN 13: 9780553246070

Publisher: Bantam, 1984

Synopsis

A true story of ten San Diego cops, the Border Alien Robbery Force - their mission, to stalk the ruthless bandits who rob, rape and murder the thousands of illegal aliens trying to cross the Mexican border.

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Review:

"With each book, it seems, Mr. Wambaugh's skill as a writer increases . . . . In "Lines And Shadows he gives an off-trail, action-packed true account of police work and the intimate lives of policemen that, for my money, is his best book yet."--"The New York Times Book Review.
"A saga of courage, craziness, brutality and humor . . . . One of his best books, comparable to "The Onion Field for storytelling and revelatory power."--"Chicago Sun-Times

About the Author:

Joseph Wambaugh is the hard-hitting bestselling writer who conveys the passionate immediacy of a special world. He was a police officer with the LAPD for 14 years before retiring in 1974, during which time he published three bestselling novels. Over the course of his career, Wambaugh has been the author of more than 20 works of fiction and nonfiction, all written in his gritty, distinctive noir-ish style. He's won multiple Edgar Awards, and several of his books have been made into feature films and TV movies. He lives in California with his wife.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0553246070
• ISBN 13: 9780553246070
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback