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Walk the Blue Line: No right, no left―just cops telling their true stories to James Patterson.
Instant New York Times Bestseller!
Police officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here is "a notable collection of heartfelt stories from the front line told with honesty and compassion" (Kirkus).
Protect
These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.
Serve
These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives-even at the risk of their own.
Defend
These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives, reveal what it's really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they've been given.
This is a calling. This is the job.
"Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for. These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer's DNA-and above all, their commitment to making difficult situations a little bit better." -Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police
Police officers risk their lives every day to protect and serve our homes, families and communities. Here is "a notable collection of heartfelt stories from the front line told with honesty and compassion" (Kirkus).
Protect
These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.
Serve
These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They're in the business of saving lives-even at the risk of their own.
Defend
These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives, reveal what it's really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they've been given.
This is a calling. This is the job.
"Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for. These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer's DNA-and above all, their commitment to making difficult situations a little bit better." -Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police
Editorial Reviews
"Keen insights into the men and women behind the police sirens. For anyone who has ever wondered what these officers see, how they feel, and why they do it, Walk the Blue Line has the answers. This book will make you think...and it will make you listen."―Raymond W. Kelly, Former New York City Police Commissioner; Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Group
"An unvarnished collection of true stories about the challenges ingrained in the policing profession. James Patterson's Walk the Blue Line makes you feel like you are literally on the street with these officers as they open up about the most difficult days of their policing careers. This is a must-read."―Chief Terrence M. Cunningham, (Ret.), Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer International Association of Chiefs of Police
"Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for.These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer's DNA." ―Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police
"An unvarnished collection of true stories about the challenges ingrained in the policing profession. James Patterson's Walk the Blue Line makes you feel like you are literally on the street with these officers as they open up about the most difficult days of their policing careers. This is a must-read."―Chief Terrence M. Cunningham, (Ret.), Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer International Association of Chiefs of Police
"Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for.These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer's DNA." ―Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police
Readers Top Reviews
CravingTheOutdoorsLu
True stories told by real heroes. Police officers don't have jobs...what they do is a service that too often does not come with the respect they certainly deserve. This book provides insights to what motivates these men and women, the care they have, and the burdens they carry.
KarenCL
I love James Patterson but was very disappointed in this book. It’s very small snippets without the emotions or reality of what happens in these departments. It’s like reading the police report for an incident, not at all what I was expecting.
AWR
I've never read a James Patterson book before, but if this one is any example, I've been missing out. This effort packs a big punch. You will find yourself very engaged. These numerous in-their-own-words stories are sometimes literally bone-chilling in their authenticity and demonstrate a level of courage and dedication in the line of fire, from small to large, that is both inspirational and entertaining. The tactics, the detective work, the heartbreak, the wiliness and honest desperation and commitment of all involved depict a true insider's look at jobs the majority of us would never dare do. I learned a lot. Fortunately, I have a few more stories still to read.
Chatter
These individual stories of law enforcement officers show the stress that they encounter everyday in the line of duty. They show the tenacity and compassion for the victims and the young people they encounter. These are the 90% that bring dignity to the job!
John McKeon
Walk The Blue Line by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a collection of short but impactful stories of the experiences of law enforcement professionals from across the country. These stories describe in the Officers own words, their doubts, fears and decision making process during events that many people will never experience beyond reading or viewing a sensationalized news report. Many of the Officers in this collection of stories entered law enforcement after Military service or had a family member in law enforcement. Some entered after a positive interaction with a Police Officer. The commonality among all the Officers in this book was a desire to serve and this collection describes their service and the toll it takes on all involved. The subtitle of this book "they walk the line between life and death" is an apt description of its content and the reader will come away with a better understanding. Recommended.
