The Brass Wall : The Betrayal of Undercover Detective #4126

Rating:
Summary: GOOD COP UNDER FIRE
Review: This is not the exaggerated, self serving reflections of some retired "big shot", such as a police chief or deputy chief. This is the tale of a cop at the bottom of the food chain. He didn't make a lot of money. He didn't get a lot of glory, because he operated undercover and kept his identity hidden from the public. He went into terribly dangerous corners of New York City because he was dedicated and he loved being a policeman. One of those big shots had been big too long. He had become arrogant and morally corrupt. He had reached such a point of
self importance that he no longer had any respect for the real cops out on the streets. He engaged in a terrible battle of wits, will, and nerve with the hero of this true story. The good cop does not exactly win in the end, but he comes pretty darn close and he sure as hell does not lose. The drama and tension of this real life police story is fantastic. The story's pace is fast. The characters are vividly portrayed. You either want to salute them or spit on them. This isn't just a good cop book. It is, simply, a very good book about people.

Rating:
Summary: GOOD COP UNDER FIRE
Review: This is not the exaggerated, self serving reflections of some retired "big shot", such as a police chief or deputy chief. This is the tale of a cop at the bottom of the food chain. He didn't make a lot of money. He didn't get a lot of glory, because he operated undercover and kept his identity hidden from the public. He went into terribly dangerous corners of New York City because he was dedicated and he loved being a policeman. One of those big shots had been big too long. He had become arrogant and morally corrupt. He had reached such a point of
self importance that he no longer had any respect for the real cops out on the streets. He engaged in a terrible battle of wits, will, and nerve with the hero of this true story. The good cop does not exactly win in the end, but he comes pretty darn close and he sure as hell does not lose. The drama and tension of this real life police story is fantastic. The story's pace is fast. The characters are vividly portrayed. You either want to salute them or spit on them. This isn't just a good cop book. It is, simply, a very good book about people.

Rating:
Summary: Amazing Book!
Review: This was a fantastic book! I couldn't put it down. David Kocieniewski is a very skilled writer, who really made this story and all of the characters in it come alive. He really captures the feel of the New York streets and the players. His warm, ironic, and humorous style make the book a thriller to read. It's obvious how much he cares about this story and its' star character, and how much he put into this book to to get it just right. Most importantly, he really makes you care about the true hero of this story, "Vincent Armanti", Undercover Detective #4126, who risked his life every day to protect his fellow citizens and make this city a better and safer place. You'll find yourself shocked and amazed at the betrayal of this fine, heroic man by some of his "superiors" at the NYPD, and will find yourself pulling for him to stay safe, stay alive, and find justice. A great read for anyone who cares about the majority of the hard-working, honest cops out there who risks their lives for us every day, for anyone who cares about our safety and the safety of our children, who cares about New York, and who cares about justice. Also a must-read for those who love true-crime stories, police stories, or organized crime stories. You'll love this book!