Law Enforcement

So you wanna be a cop? There are some things you REALLY need to know before you apply. What is the difference between a police officer, deputy and trooper? Is police work going to effect my health? What will this do to my family? What is it really like on patrol? In this easy listen, John Cleveland shares real-world insight and advice based on his career with the Highway Patrol. Written conversationally, it's more like sharing a cup of coffee with a retired cop than reading a text book.

On July 15, 1997, Gianni Versace was shot and killed on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. But months before Versace’s murder, award-winning journalist Maureen Orth was already investigating a major story on Cunanan for Vanity Fair. Culled from interviews with more than four hundred people and insights gleaned from thousands of pages of police reports, Vulgar Favors tells the complete story of Andrew Cunanan, his unwitting victims, and the moneyed world in which they lived . . . and died.

Romance and Murder Mix in the Latest Story Featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Special Agent Dana Rossi! Customs Special Agent Dana Rossi is down but not out after being shot and seriously injured during her previous assignment. Will romance blossom or will sparks fly when she agrees to shack up in Morelville with the beautiful butch Sheriff Melissa ‘Mel’ Crane and her extended family while she recovers? Will murder get in the way of love? If murder doesn’t, will life in a house with children or a political campaign keep them apart? Can Mel solve two major crimes and keep her former job ...

Cole gave up his girlfriend and college dream to go home and take care of his siblings and the families Double Diamond ranch 16 years ago. For so long all they had done was stick together and work the ranch, but now they are all grown up and the ranch was doing well. After an abusive marriage, Shasta moved to Telluride to go to work for the local county Sherriff’s department. She hadn’t realized that was Cole’s county but during the investigation into his sister’s abduction case they reconnect. Cole wants to start back where they left off, but Shasta is still hurt and angry about ...

A possible scenario if some of the West Mesa Killers got caught..The dedicated officers that made this happen.

*Spin-Off from the WeHo Series* Midnight Chevalier is as tough as they come. After the devastating loss of her little brother, the gang leader decides to turn her life around and starts playing for the other team. As the head of a new anti-gang task force, FORS, she dedicates her life to bringing down those who tore her life apart. Along with former gang leader and best friend, Joe Sinclair, FORS works to break some of the toughest gangs around. But the road is a dangerous one and there are enemies at every turn. Building Empires is a tough business when you’re not the only one building ...

The tide is turning. Legion’s plot to rule the world is crumbling. But with the nuclear weapons missing, every second becomes critical. And tracking down Martin Collins, the elusive leader of Legion, is Strike Forces’ number one concern because until Collins is in custody, no one is safe. Secret Service Agent Kinsley Allison has done everything in her power to protect President Victor Douglas from danger. Always putting the job first ahead of her feelings for him and she almost died because of it. Now, with the world on the brink of chaos, it’s Victor’s turn to protect Kinsley, ...

In the cozy mystery novel set in Medicine Hat, Canada, titled "Dreams of the Future," Debo, Belinda, and Lena find themselves embroiled in a new enigma that grips their town. The locals are experiencing vivid dreams that seem to offer glimpses into the future, and it is causing confusion and chaos in the community. Debo, who has a talent for interpreting dreams, takes it upon himself to help people understand what is happening. As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to Medicine Hat, a city with a fascinating blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural attractions. The South ...

After their resounding success in the cyberworld, Caine and Aibel, esteemed special agents of the Bureau of Artificial Intelligence Law Enforcement (B.A.I.L.E.), find themselves poised on the precipice of a new challenge – their first mission in the real world. Having proven their mettle in navigating the complexities of virtual environments and thwarting cyber threats, Caine and Aibel now face the daunting prospect of applying their skills in the tangible world. However, looming over their every move is the enigmatic Byte Baron. Amidst the bustling streets and crowded corridors, the ...

Elections and Old Loves Combine with Deadly Results in the Newest Romantic Mystery Featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Special Agent Dana Rossi! What happens when Mel runs for Sheriff, an Amish girl runs away from home and Dana runs – er, limps - for cover? Can anything else possibly go wrong for these two ladies of law enforcement? Sure it can and it will! Can the two sometimes lovers work it all out once and for all and finally have a happy life together or will more crime, murder and mayhem get in the way? This book is great together with Books 1 and 2 to get all of the Dana and Mel back ...

Mel and Dana attempt to bring their growing romantic relationship full circle but family, duty and family duties all conspire to get in the way. A victim with close ties to the Cranes escapes a deadly assault with his life only to die from his injuries minutes later. Mel has few clues to find the fighter turned murderer and the further she goes with her investigation, the more the situation deteriorates. Meanwhile, Dana’s trying to plan their wedding but the family is resisting both her efforts and the wishes of the couple while focusing more on her sister and her traditional relationship...

The adventurous duo of Harley Fremont and her K-9 partner, Gemma, return in this action-packed hunt for two men. One man is running from charges of sexual harassment and for stealing from the government, while the other is either providing cover for him or is simply under the control of his authoritarian boss. The men take to the trails of Colorado's beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests. After conducting several interviews, Harley is convinced the men will do what they can to evade detection. Harley and Gemma work to expose the men for who they ...

A highly acclaimed journalistic masterpiece and true crime classic, Homicide illustrates a year in the life of the detectives of the Homicide Unit in the city of Baltimore. David Simon, a reporter for the Baltimore Sun, spent 4 years on the police beat before taking a leave of absence to write this book.

This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States. The book devotes a long section to Machiavelli himself as well as to such modern Machiavellians as Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.

Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder.

Four years ago, former US Marshal Jackson Dean left his job after falling for a witness—who’s suddenly the target of an assassin. Now it’s up to Jackson and his K-9 partner to protect single mom Everly Lopez and her young daughter when Everly’s identity is blown. But with hired killers looking for a payday, Jackson must use all his resources to stop them from silencing Everly permanently.

When his sister is kidnapped, rancher Cade McNeal will do anything to prevent his baby nephew from being next. Now Officer Ashley Hanson and her K-9 partner are on the case, and it’s up to them to track down the assailant and keep Cade and his nephew from harm. But as the suspect list grows and the attacks escalate, will they bring a kidnapper to justice…before he strikes again?

It's been two rough years since Andrea Montgomery lost her husband, and all she wants is for her children to enjoy their first Christmas in Haven Point. But then Andie's friend asks a favor - to keep an eye on her brother, Sheriff Marshall Bailey, who's recovering from a hit-and-run. Andie will do anything for Wyn, even park her own misgivings to check on her grouchy, wounded bear of a brother.

Welcome to my nightmare. The screaming has only just begun. You think your job is hell? Try being me. Just when I thought my life couldn't get more complicated, the Association of Netherworld Creatures got blown to bits. My reputation? In bloody tatters. And my not-quite-boyfriend Knight? Let's just say our relationship status is "traumatically complicated." Now, a deranged vampire named Meg who thinks she's my mother is hell-bent on taking over the Netherworld—and she wants me by her side. Worse, she's tapped into an ancient force called the Darkness that's spewing nightmarish ...

Lawrence M. Friedman is Professor of Law at Stanford University and author of 23 books about law and legal history. Hailed as American law's greatest living historian, Friedman traces the evolution of America's legal system from the colonial period to the present. A Modern Library Chronicle, this book is concise, insightful, and graced with wit.