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Synopsis
This is a fast moving action packed adventure-mystery involving a rookie police officer in a sailor town Long Beach in 1959-1960.A body is discovered under the Cyclone Racer (the massive wooden roller coaster on the Long Beach Pike fun zone in the era).It's abortion gone wrong and the dumped body of a beautiful young victim tangles a young cop in the pursuit of a rapist who paid for an abortion and a crooked attorney who has homicide cop friends.Look at police work as it was done at that time.The Cyclone Racer also symbolizes the problems and conflicts (not taught in the police academy) and the highs and lows of the work. You will share emotional shifts that are truly a roller coaster ride.Human interest and romance move the story along.Pick up this book, and you'll not put it down. It's a yarn that exposes, close-up, the agony of bad abortions. Read this cop's street view of that time.
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About the Author
Doug Drummond served in the paratroops, entered the Long Beach Police Department in 1959 and retired as a commander at the end of 1988, attended the F.B.I. National Academy (98th Class), has a BA, MPA, and Doctorate in Criminology, and has worked as a part-time faculty member in Criminal Justice for California State University at Long Beach since 1976. After his police retirement he was elected to City Council in Long Beach (1990-1998) and served two four-year terms (with two years as Vice-Mayor). He was also the first Chairman (from 1996 to 1998) of Gateway Cities Council of Government, a 26 city 'Council of Government' in Southeast Los Angeles County. Term limits ended his political experience.
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paperback. Condition: Good+. GOOD+. *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by author Doug Drummond on title page, personalized to Bonnie. Black photo-illustrated wraps, bagged for protection with a stiff backing board, approx. 5'' x 8'', shelf wear, light scratches to covers, some creases, book is well bound. Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com Orders shipped via USPS. Seller Inventory # 332781
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Paperback. Condition: Good+. GOOD+. *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by author Doug Drummond on title page, personalized to PJ. Black photo-illustrated wraps, bagged for protection with a stiff backing board, approx. 5'' x 8'', shelf wear, light scratches to covers, some creases, book is well bound. Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com Orders shipped via USPS. Signed. Seller Inventory # 313929