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- Publisher: Minotaur Books
- Number of Pages: 288
- ISBN: 0312538057
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113352773
- Release Date: September 29, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #187257 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #24110 in Fiction & Literature (See Top 100 Fiction & Literature Bestsellers)
- #96 in Fantasy - Short Stories (See Top 100 Fantasy - Short Stories Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Rizzo's War" by Lou Manfredo to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Rizzo's War"Browse more products related to "Lou Manfredo"Review"Manfredo depicts police work as a series of impossible moral choices, faced daily, and he shows how his cops constantly weigh ethically iffy moves against the greater good, always remembering that there's a difference between 'wrong' and 'illegal.' [And] Manfredo frames the action--and his heroes--in such a way that readers can understand what they're doing, and even root for then." "Gritty, gripping first novel deconstructs the NYOD the way Joseph Wambaugh once anatomized the LAPD....Strong characters and a compelling story. Manfredo has logged 25 years in the criminal justice system, and it shows on every authentic page." (starred review) "[I]f...WAR is a bit of a throwback, we don't mind at all. This isn't high-octane; it's regular unleaded--and we like a slow roll down the mean streets once in a while." Publisher's noteNYPD veteran detective Joe Rizzo and his new partner Mike McQueen ride together for a year, solving cases, as Joe imparts his wisdom on the rookie, culminating in the case of a city councilman's runaway daughter, who may have evidence of her father's wrongdoing in her possession. A first novel. 75,000 first printing. ""There's no wrong, there's no right, there just is." "In Lou Manfredo's powerful debut novel, this is the refrain of Joe Rizzo, a decades-long veteran of the NYPD, as he passes on the knowl edge of his years of experience to his ambitious new partner, Mike McQueen, over a year of riding together as detectives in the 62nd Precinct in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. McQueen is fresh from the beat in Manhattan, and Bensonhurst might as well be China for how different it is. They work on several cases, some big, some small, but the lesson is always the same. Whether it's a simple robbery or an attempted assault, Rizzo's saying always seems to bear out. And when they are given the delicate task of finding and re - turning the runaway daughter of a city councilman who may or may not be more interested in something his daughter has taken with her than in her safety, something that may or may not be evidence of his wrongdoing, the situation is much more complex. By the end of Rizzo and McQueen's year together, McQueen is not surprised to discover that even in those more complicated cases, Rizzo is still right--there's no wrong, there's no right, there just is. "Rizzo's War "is an introduction to a wonderful new voice in crime fiction, ringing with authenticity, full of per sonality, and perfect for fans of writers like Ed McBain, Joseph Wambaugh, and Lawrence Block. AnnotationIn an interesting twist on the cop- and crime-fiction formula that focuses on one frenzied investigation, former NYC officer Lou Manfredo in his debut novel takes a longer look at his characters and their investigations. Manfredo follows the work--and growing relationship--of Joe Rizzo, an experienced cop on the Brooklyn beat who's on the verge of retirement, and his brand-spanking-new partner, Mike McQueen. Throughout the year as the duo maneuvers the mundane and the complex crimes of the neighborhood, Rizzo tries to impart some of his hard-gained pragmatism to the rookie, and he has a succinct way of summing up his philosophy: "There's no wrong, there's no right, there just is." Like Rizzo, Manfredo is not interested in romanticizing police work, but his characters and storytelling skills make this a fascinating read nonetheless If You Enjoy "Rizzo's War (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Rizzo's War (Hardcover)" by Lou Manfredo (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Fantasy - Short Stories BestsellersFiction & Literature Bestselling BooksExplore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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