The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh Paperback Book

Description: The Choirboys by Joseph Wambaugh The classic novel of the LA Police FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description They are the Choirboys - the patrol squad of the LA Police attempting to stay sane in an insane world. The Choirboys are five sets of partners on the night-watch, all men of varying temperaments and backgrounds, but they are joined together by the job, and they have elected to spend their pre-dawn hours in MacArthur Park indulging in relaxing drink and sex sessions they call choir practice. This is the story of men endangered ultimately not by the violence of their jobs but by their choice of off-duty entertainment.Simultaneously darkly funny and terrifying, this is as chillingly authentic as only a veteran police officer could make it. Notes The Choirboys of the title are five sets of partners on the night-watch of the LA Police. It is not the violence of their jobs that endangers them, but their choice of off-duty entertainment. A chilling and authentic thriller from Wambaugh, himself a former LAPD officer. Author Biography Award-winning Joseph Wambaugh was born in Pittsburgh and served as an officer in the LA Police Department for fourteen years. He published his first three books - THE NEW CENTURIONS, THE BLUE KNIGHT and THE ONION FIELD - while still in the force. More recent books include THE BLOODING, THE GLITTER DOME, FLOATERS and HOLLYWOOD STATION. He lives in Southern California.Previous titles:From Murdoch: Hollywood Station (TPB Jul 07);Fire Lover;Floaters;Delta Star;New Centurions;Echoes in the Darkness;Choirboys;Black Marble;Blue Knight;Secrets of Harry Bright;Glitter Dome Promotional New in Orion paperback - THE CHOIRBOYS is a true classic in the genre. Stark ... orgiastic ... brilliant. Wambaughs finest book Los Angeles Times. Joseph Wambaugh is a regular New York Times bestselling author. He has won numerous awards, including two Edgars, and in 2004, he was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. He always attracts excellent reviews: Wambaugh is a writer of genuine power, style, wit and originality Evan Hunter, New York Times. Particularly gripping. Savage, compelling and punctuated by moments of the darkest humour, it achieves admirably Wambaughs aim of conveying to his readers something of the everyday realities of life as an LA cop Waterstones Guide to Crime Fiction. With each book, it seems, Mr Wambaughs skill as a writer increases Elmore Leonard. Theres only one Joe Wambaugh. Hes a really important American writer, and I dont bandy that term around Jonathan Kellerman. Unsparing and powerful Los Angeles Times. Startling not only in its detail but also in its imagery ... it can truly be said that the words leap off the page GQ. Long Description They are the Choirboys - the patrol squad of the LA Police attempting to stay sane in an insane world. The Choirboys are five sets of partners on the night-watch, all men of varying temperaments and backgrounds, but they are joined together by the job, and they have elected to spend their pre-dawn hours in MacArthur Park indulging in relaxing drink and sex sessions they call choir practice. This is the story of men endangered ultimately not by the violence of their jobs but by their choice of off-duty entertainment.Simultaneously darkly funny and terrifying, this is as chillingly authentic as only a veteran police officer could make it. Promotional "Headline" The classic novel of the LA Police Description for Sales People New in Orion paperback - THE CHOIRBOYS is a true classic in the genre..Joseph Wambaugh is a regular New York Times bestselling author.He has won numerous awards, including two Edgars, and in 2004, he was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.He always attracts excellent reviews Details ISBN0752882589 Author Joseph Wambaugh Pages 368 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2007 ISBN-10 0752882589 ISBN-13 9780752882581 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-07-05 Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book UK Release Date 2007-07-05 Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-09-05 AU Release Date 2007-09-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14673590;

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