Latin Blues - A Tale of Police Omerta

by Joe Sanchez and Mo Dhania

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• Format: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1601790007
• ISBN13: 9781601790002
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Old Kings Road Press
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Womens View

Entertaining and informative reading. Even though I am a speed reader I took my time to absorb the information not wanting to miss any detail. I enjoyed the female characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys good police fiction.

Latin Blues

Latin Blues I received my copy of the book today, 1-3-07 in the mail at 11am and could not put it down until I turned the last page. Definitely a fast read. I may be partial since I worked those streets myself as a member of NYPD Tactical Patrol Force from 1968 to 1972. Although I do not know the author personally, I sure can relate to his experiences. This section of Brooklyn was a melting pot of Hispanic, Afro-American and Orthodox Jews. In addition to the gangs, there was always turf wars amongst the ethnic groups. TPF was a specially trained select group of police officers that was used to rapidly respond to riots, demonstrations and crowd control etc. Without having to drain personnel from the local commands. When not responding to the above conditions, we did routine foot patrol in high crime areas. At that time, the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn definitely qualified. I'll be 67 years old on my next birthday; this book took me back to my youth. Today this section of Brooklyn is considered prime real estate due to the close proximity to Manhattan. And the high cost of living in Manhattan. The area is now be occupied by "YUPPIE" ( Young Urbin Professional ) that can't afford Manhattan, so they do the next best thing. Much of the property in the old Williamsburg section sells for a million plus. Go Figure. Great Book, can't wait for authors next book. Richard Weisel

Real Streets

I read this book about a month ago and couldn't put it down. If you grew up in NYC and walked the streets of the lower east side and Brooklyn you are in for some real excitement. His cases come to life as he takes you through the life of NYC Police officer day by day. There's plenty going on here from street gangs to police corruption to jealousy within the department. Joe even leaves room for a little romance. Move over "Mean streets" here comes "Real Streets". Andrew Falco

Gritty and good

True to life, and it makes your head spin. The author writes from direct experience, and although this book is definitely fiction, it has roots in Joe Sanchez' direct experience. Don't give it to your kid without reading it first.