Law Enforcement

From legendary historian Adam Hochschild, a groundbreaking reassessment of the overlooked but startlingly resonant period between World War I and the Roaring Twenties, when the foundations of American democracy were threated by war, pandemic, and violence fueled by battles over race, immigration, and the rights of labor

She’s my daughter’s nurse, ten years younger, and completely off-limits, but my heart doesn’t care. From the moment Janie stepped into my life, she’s been a distraction I can’t afford. Her laughter fills my home, her touch sends shivers down my spine, and those cut-off shorts make me lose control. As Pleasant Bay’s Police Chief, I’m supposed to be in control, but every glance from her makes me forget my duties. Janie’s here to help Violet, but she’s healing parts of me I thought were long dead. Our age gap is a constant worry, and I know everyone in town will have ...

Listen to this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you.

A delayed honeymoon getaway takes a deadly turn for newlyweds Mel and Dana; meanwhile, two meddling mothers won't let sleeping fisherman lie in the latest Morelville Mystery. Does an unsolved shooting death far away from Morelville have local ties? Did a fisherman really drown or was there something more sinister afloat? All Mel and Dana wanted was to enjoy a nice, relaxing honeymoon in the Smokey Mountains, away from the strains of life in the public eye. Instead, they end up involved in a case local law enforcement has completely written off. In this prequel to The Morelville Cozies, ...

Robert Hurley was an Iowa State Trooper from 1979 to retirement in 2005. Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa and graduating from Wahlert High School, he had enlisted in the US Air Force and worked as security police in Japan for several years. After service, he earned a bachelor degree in criminal justice at the University of Nebraska and worked on the police force in LaVista, Nebraska, later joining the Iowa State Patrol. Through all these years, Hurley kept a journal of his experiences. Here are his stories.

After hunting down a rogue spy as part of an elite CIA counterespionage unit, Garrett Kohl returns home to Texas in hopes of settling down and carving out a normal life. While learning the ropes of fatherhood, falling deeper in love with his high school crush, and rebuilding his wildfire ravaged cattle ranch, he is approached in secret by an engineer working at a nearby nuclear weapons plant, who is in desperate need of his help.

Joseph Silver Hawk Argent is on the run. He's running from the cops and an ancient prophecy that he doesn't want anything to do with. He's seventeen, a leader of the Los Caballeros street gang and even though he's Native American, he doesn't want any part of where he came from. A Holy man has pegged Joseph or Cheetah, as his friends call him, as a warrior who lived during the days of Crazy Horse but Joseph lives in New York. He wants nothing to do with his past or a past life that he doesn't care about. Frank Belger is the cop who only cares about one thing. He's determined to catch the ...

After the Force is a unique and intriguing book where stories are told from the perspective of first contact at crime scenes as observed by police officers who have served in municipal, provincial, and federal police services.

A practical handbook on sexual assault investigation that delineates a multifaceted and systematic investigative approach to conducting a thorough sexual assault investigation. It is written by a seasoned retired law enforcement officer.

A wedding brings some temporary calm and the FORS team let their hair down. But just when everything seems to be going well, some of the team are involved in a shooting. It’s a race against the clock to try to bring down the shooter and get the happy ending they all deserve.

After the attempt on Randy’s life, Joe decides it is time to take drastic action to keep his family safe,choosing to leave FORS, and the States, behind. Christian, still living in Joe and Randy’s house, starts working at Devereaux’s office in the hope to befriend him and find out more about his plans to bring down Midnight. Things initially seem to be going well for the team with their latest arrests, but when the unspeakable happens Christian risks taking the blame. As the grief starts to unravel the team, can he do the right thing in time to bring everyone safely back together?

Midnight Chevalier’s life is not going to plan. Her world is spinning out of control and,in the midst of her turmoil, she makes a near-fatal decision. In the aftermath of Rick’s betrayal, she desperately tries to hold onto what she has left, despite the potentially dire consequences. Will she ever be able to trust in him again? Things aren’t looking any better for Randy, who is throwing her life away with both hands. Her marriage is a mess and she faces an uphill battle to fix it. In amongst all the chaos, enemies see an opportunity to strike.No one is safe when Treachery is Rising.

Someone’s Empire is about to Fall… FORS has taken a big hit, and after her devastating encounter with Robbins, Midnight works herself into the ground, even more determined to bring him down. But when one of their team is seriously hurt, she is forced to re-evaluate her feelings and make a decision that will change her life forever. Amongst all the chaos, things are heating up between Joe and Randy, but nothing is ever easy. When some good news takes them back to England, Joe must finally put his feelings about his parents’ death to rest, before they can start their new lives together.

Unexpected romance and new beginnings can happen anywhere – even in the heart of Montana. I never expected to find love after running a stop sign in the middle of nowhere. But here I am in the podunk town of Birch Springs, trying to save my grandparents' hardware store from financial ruin when Officer Nolan Reid pulls me over. With his warm brown eyes and dedication to helping everyone in town, he's impossible to resist. As I work to rescue my family's legacy, Nolan becomes my unexpected ally—and something more. The connection between us grows stronger with each passing day, but I'm a ...

Beware of charming warlocks with offers too good to be true and too dangerous to refuse. WINNER 2024 PRG READER'S CHOICE AWARD - BEST PARANORMAL "WITCHES & WIZARDS" ROMANCE! ERIN For some, Sedona is an enchanting place to commune with red rocks and mystical vortexes. For me, it’s home, and my biggest goal is to climb the career ladder — literally — by becoming a hot air balloon pilot. But my dreams hit a snag when a trio of unexpected visitors shows up. Because those visitors aren’t exactly human, and they’re not just in town for the scenery. Now, I’m dealing with a grouchy ...

Texas Ranger Jim Blawcyzk lands in hot water when he kills a drug dealer in a shoot-out between the Rangers and a gang of modern day outlaws deep in the heart of Texas. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg as he uncovers the criminal connection between these same drug dealers and a slew of murders taking place across several Texas counties. When the hit men come after him and his family, they get more than they ever bargained for—the fight is on, and Jim Blawcyzk is one Ranger who is determined to get his man, or die trying. As a deadly shooter chases his wife, mother, and baby son ...

After ex-cop Stevie O’Neil becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, Midnight is forced to deal with what she considers her greatest failing: the death of Jason Templeton when she first became chief. Having never been able to catch the person responsible, it’s a guilt Midnight has carried ever since. Dibbins is assigned to the case and infiltrates the suspect gang, becoming ever closer to Stevie in the process. But it isn’t long until suspicions surface and they must move quickly before the whole thing falls apart. With the Past coming out in the Present, can they pull it ...

In Betrayed by the Badge, evidence clerk Rachel Turner uncovers a deadly trail of corruption inside her own police department—and becomes the target of a powerful conspiracy. Reluctantly partnered with Internal Affairs investigator Marcus Wade, Rachel must fight for justice while navigating betrayal, danger, and undeniable attraction. As threats close in and secrets unravel, trust is their only weapon—and love may be the cost of seeking the truth in a world built on lies.

Before he set down his pen, seven-time Spur Award winner Elmer Kelton—the Western Writers of America’s “Best Western Writer of All Time”—cut 50 notches on his gunbelt of classics. In this final novel of the Texas Rangers, a young lawman finds his mettle put to the test while bringing justice to a remote settlement. To stop a series of baffling killings and thefts, newly married ranger Andy Pickard is dispatched to a central Texas community where locals are quick to pin the crimes on two feuding cattlemen.

Steven Johnson’s engrossing account of the epic struggle between the anarchist movement and the emerging surveillance state stretches around the world and between two centuries—from Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite and the assassination of Czar Alexander II to New York City in the shadow of World War I.