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2026 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
Bronze Medal - Nonfiction True Crime

What does wearing the badge really cost?

Scars of the Badge is a gripping true crime memoir that pulls back the curtain on life behind the uniform, where split-second decisions, violence, and human suffering leave marks that don’t fade when the shift ends.

Drawn from real experiences, this powerful narrative follows a young officer’s journey from ambition to disillusionment, as he confronts everything from near-fatal encounters to the quiet, compounding weight of trauma.

What sets this apart from other true crime books is its unflinching honesty. It doesn’t just document the calls, the chases, or the danger. It reveals the psychological toll of policing and the reality of PTSD in law enforcement. Each moment of crisis lingers, shaping not only the officer on duty, but the person beneath the badge.

For readers of real crime stories and recovery memoirs, this is a rare and compelling account of resilience, faith, and redemption. It speaks to the hidden cost of service, the struggle to reconcile identity with experience, and the search for healing after years of exposure to trauma.

This is not simply a story about surviving the job. It is about confronting what the job leaves behind and finding a path forward.

Experience the cost of duty for yourself.