5 comments about A Rage To Kill and Other True Cases: Anne Rule's Crime Files, Vol. 6 (Ann Rule's Crime Files, 6).

1. One of the most frightening aspects of these ten true-crime stories is that the early release dates for many of the perpetrators have already passed. I would hate to think that any of these particular criminals are free to kill again. Ann Rule has selected gruesome cases to include in "A Rage to Kill."
   
   Fortunately a few of the most vicious killers did not survive their capture. Unfortunately one of them was never identified, and some of the stories have had to have their body count revised upward.
   
   Ann Rule, a former policewoman writes about the victims with a compassion that sometimes ventures over the border into cliché. Many are described as stunningly beautiful, innocent, soft-spoken, harmless, well-loved, kindhearted creatures who would certainly have qualified for sainthood if their lives had not been cut tragically short.
   
   The killers are more interesting, as in that old Vaudevillian cliché, "the snake has all the lines." A transvestite prostitute stabs his customer to death when the john discovers his true sex. A prison official must decide whether this particular killer should be incarcerated with other men or put in a prison for women. Spree killer Chris Wilder drives one of his victims cross-country, then puts her on a plane back to California instead of murdering her.
   
   Rule's homicide detectives are all a heroic blend of hard work, perseverance, and courage. They do not stand out as individuals as they would if say, Joseph Wambaugh had written this book. I will remember the murderers in "A Rage to Kill" much longer than the bland policemen or the saintly victims, because they are the characters upon which Rule lavishes her most original prose.
   
   Most of these cases took place in the Seattle area, and only one that I know of has received extensive, nation-wide media attention. True-crime aficionados will appreciate Ann Rule's meticulous attention to detail, and the extensive contacts with law enforcement officials that give her a unique perspective into each of these ten stories.



2. Ten different cases profile the victim and killer in Ann Rule's typical style. She reveals the vulnerabilities of the victim and the psychological influences that drove the murderer. Some are sex crimes, one is a spree killer and one murders a bus driver resulting in 30 people hurtling five stories down from a bridge in the out-of-control bus.
   It's a diverse batch of murderers, so true crime readers can surely find a few that fit their interests. Rule's detailed research and analysis of the motivation illuminate these frightening case studies.



3. One of the most frightening aspects of these ten true-crime stories is that the early release dates for many of the perpetrators have already passed. I would hate to think that any of these particular criminals are free to kill again. Ann Rule has selected gruesome cases to include in "A Rage to Kill."
   
   Fortunately a few of the most vicious killers did not survive their capture. Unfortunately one of them was never identified, and some of the stories have had to have their body count revised upward.
   
   Ann Rule, a former policewoman writes about the victims with a compassion that sometimes ventures over the border into cliché. Many are described as stunningly beautiful, innocent, soft-spoken, harmless, well-loved, kindhearted creatures who would certainly have qualified for sainthood if their lives had not been cut tragically short.
   
   The killers are more interesting, as in that old Vaudevillian cliché, "the snake has all the lines." A transvestite prostitute stabs his customer to death when the john discovers his true sex. A prison official must decide whether this particular killer should be incarcerated with other men or put in a prison for women. Spree killer Chris Wilder drives one of his victims cross-country, then puts her on a plane back to California instead of murdering her.
   
   Rule's homicide detectives are all a heroic blend of hard work, perseverance, and courage. They do not stand out as individuals as they would if say, Joseph Wambaugh had written this book. I will remember the murderers in "A Rage to Kill" much longer than the bland policemen or the saintly victims, because they are the characters upon which Rule lavishes her most original prose.
   
   Most of these cases took place in the Seattle area, and only one that I know of has received extensive, nation-wide media attention. True-crime aficionados will appreciate Ann Rule's meticulous attention to detail, and the extensive contacts with law enforcement officials that give her a unique perspective into each of these ten stories.



4. This is Volume 6 of Ann Rule's Crime Files. Some of Ann Rule's best books have been her "Crime Files" collections, but only when the volume is built around a book-length treatment of a fairly fresh case. The best collection by far has been "Last Dance, Last Chance". This book is somewhat like "Without Pity" in that the cases all seem kind of old. If, like me, you are a big Ann Rule fan who can't get enough, and waits anxiously for each new title, you should definitely get this book. It contains some interesting cases, just none that will knock your socks off. There is not the psychological depth here that we hope for in Ann Rule's very best work, that leaves the reader totally blown away. If you are new to Ann Rule, read one of her truly great books, like "Small Sacrifices", "The Stranger Beside Me", or "Everything She Ever Wanted". Read any of these and you will be hooked on Ann Rule too.



5. I have read several of Ann Rule's books, including her Crime Files series, and for me, this collection of true crime short stories is one of her best. While I enjoy all her books, I have wondered how she decides which cases will receive more in-depth treatment than others in the Crime FIle series. This collection, on the other hand, gives just enough length to provide a good understanding of each case, and more importantly, helps the reader recognize some of the bizarre psychological profiles of individuals they may have actually encountered personally, as well as the fatal mistakes some innocent people make. Ann's preface to the case "As Close as a Brother" may describe your own teenage or college-age daughter's naivete very well; for this reason alone, it is highly recommended reading.
   As for Ann Rule's prose, it is refreshing to compare her highly readable and absorbing work to the slipshod, error-riddled products that are somehow published so frequently these days. Thank goodness she knows her stuff and writes with great ease; this is what allows her to produce such a generous body of work.

5 comments about A Cop's Life: True Stories from the Heart Behind the Badge.

1. I'm a student at Eastern Kentucky University majoring in Police Studies in hopes of becoming a police officer. When walking through Wal-Mart, this book caught my eye, and although school has turned me against reading, I bought it anyways. Later that day, I sat down and began to read the book, and couldn't put it down. I felt that I was living Sgt. Sutton's life right there in my living room. This is a very powerful book!



2. Randy Sutton compiles a collection of true cop stories that will leave you reeling. Devoid of any gooey sentiment but true to the street beat that these cops work. At times scary, depressing, uplifting and heroic these cops tell a story of sacrifice, family and the failure of society. Not an easy book to get through at times but highly recommended.



3. This book is better than other cop memoirs because much of it is the unvarnished, unpainted skinny on real police work. Most of the stories are depressing and sad and frightening. Morons and whack-jobs and bottom-feeders are who cops deal with.
   
   The book is well-written, the subject is interesting, and the stories are realistic and plausible. I read the book in one evening. It's THAT engrossing.



4. The author Sgt Sutton is actually a lieutenant in my police agency and I, for one, feel priveleged we have a man that has gone through all this in this book as a head in my police dept! God bless him and officers all around this world!



5. I am in school for Criminal Jutice and plan to start Police Academy in a few months. All I know about being a cop is that something is pushing me to do it. I am not fully aware yet of everything I am getting into, but something keeps me from giving up. This my life long dream and passion. After reading this book it gave me so much more courage and wisdom to know that I can make a difference. Most people would fear what Randy has encountered, but I pray to do the same things. I know it will not be easy, but with prayer and faith, anything can happen. This book was very educational to me, and I loved every story. Great job!! *Kerista*

5 comments about Blowing Up Russia: The Secret Plot to Bring Back KGB Terror.

1. To bad Litvinenko died for the truths he told. But so goes the dark underworld of espionage.



2. This book is not about the murder of Alexander Litvinenko. But it is the book that got him murdered. If you imagine Russia as a nation on the mend from its communist sickness, think again. The former KGB and FSB operative (Litvienko) and his academic friend (Felshtinsky) published their book in Russia and it enraged Don Vito Putin. Putin, you'll recall, was the man about whom George W. Bush said: "I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy . . . I was able to get a sense of his soul." As Litvenko lay dying he wrote the following to Putin:
   
   "You may succeed in silencing me but that silence comes at a price. You have shown yourself to be as barbaric and ruthless as your most hostile critics have claimed.
   
   "You have shown yourself to have no respect for life, liberty or any civilized value."
   
   So much for President Bush's soul sense.



3. It's easy to see why Litvinenko was poisoned with Polonium when you read this book. It's laden with so many evil plots it leaves the reader with doubts about the authenticity of some of the material. Although most of it is believable, there is the problem of a lack of sufficient references. This, unfortunately, is due to the need to keep many of them secret in order to protect their lives.
   
   The book is not well organized, and constantly jumps from one time period to another. There is an acronym page that I had to constantly refer to while I was reading. Felshtinsky admits the book is a hard read, and he is right. There are hundreds of Russian names which are hard to keep up with.
   
   It could have been better. The subject matter is fascinating when you can figure it out..



4. Interesting that a man who denounces the Russian FSB as a nest of intriguers and liars asks us - as a career KGB/FSB officer - to accept his words in this book at face value. After all, if FSB officers are such masters of deceit, why should anyone believe him now?
   
   I don't doubt that much of the book may well be true, especially the blowing up of Russian apartment blocks in 1999 to kick off the second Chechen War. It's not just Russian intelligence agencies capable of such black operations, as the "P2 conspiracy" in Italy back in the 70s attests. The problem lies with the clandestine nature of Litvinenko's sources, which come across like mere shop gossip. Reader/listener beware.
   
   There are inconsistencies galore. Yeltsin is painted a great democrat, even though he sent tanks to blow holes in the Russian Parliament building. The adoration of General Pinochet is attributed to Putin, though anyone who knew Russia in the 90s well remembers the love for Pinochet's Chile evinced by Yeltsin's staff. It was also Yeltsin who created the authoritarian Russian presidency after his destruction of Parliament in October, 1993 - not Putin.
   
   The fact is, that Yeltsin created the FSB, as he did the oligarchs. Putin did not get where he is by being part of the anti-Yeltsin opposition. After Yeltsin it seems there was a power struggle for Russia between the FSB and the oligarchs, and the former won. But they could not have done so without Yeltsin's patronage. Yeltsin needed immunity from prosecution by the Russian Duma when he stepped down; a strong FSB guaranteeed this protection. Perhaps also he was afraid of the oligarchs whom he created in 1996, and wanted a counterforce to keep them in check.
   
   At any rate, this book comes off like some internet conspiracy theory. While the core of its argument of FSB black operations may well be true, keep in mind that it was commissioned by Boris Berezovsky - no angel himself, and possibly responsible for assassinations in his own right.



5. As several customer review's allready have pointed out - this is a book with an agenda. It does not help that the authors to a great extent refuse to reveal their sources, but want us to take their alligations at face value or that the book is financed by Berezovsky who is a player in the game the book describes. If you search objective and balanced information about contemporary Russia, you will simply have to look elsewhere. Are you ready to make your own sound judgement of the story that you are told in order to pick out what seams reasonable and what seams more like conspiration theories, this is a read-worthy book.
   
   An example of an important and trustworthy story in the book, is the one that the secret services themselves stood behind the so-called terrorist attacks on compartment-blocks in Moscow and other towns in Russia in the months leading up to the 2000 president election. Not surpringly, the story is made trustworthy by being backed by other sources and named witnesses.
   
   An example of an important and undocumented story, is to go far in claiming that in reality it is the FSB that controls the Putin administration and not the Putin administration that controls the FSB. No hard evidence is given for their claim outside their of line of argument, a line of argument that have many of the characteristics of a classic conspiration theory where the fact that you present controversial accusations in itself is a prove that you have reached a deeper understanding than other people.
   
   The book contains an enormous gallery of persons, making it almost impossible to remember all of them and to judge who is important to remember and who is not. To be able to document that they were right, if one day the real truth comes out, this is understandable and neccesary. In order to make the book more readworthy it is highly contra-productive.
   
   Russians I have discussed the book with, have compared people's attitude towards Litvineko's book, with their attitude towards Solshenitsyn's books in the 1970s - while the book is widely discussed, few people are ready to admit that they have read this book. Among those who do, it is likely that ambivalence is a description that will ring many bells. At one hand the book gives some important new insights. On the other it is weakened by conspiration theories, undocumented claims, and an unbalanced hate and bitterness towards the ones in power.

5 comments about Mafia: The Government's Secret File on Organized Crime.

1. This book is a piece of garbage and has no value. It was not described as nothing more than one page notes and a picture of Mafia members who woulfd range in age from 117 to 85. It was a total waste of $23



2. Interesting for buffs with a little info for today. Better off having it available in a searchable PDF file you can download.



3. This book is not worth the money, It grabs the reader with the title < mafia > .
   And then shows you a police blotter from a few states dating back to the fifties
   Everybody in the book is dead. worthless information



4. A catalog of redacted FBI one-pages on certain mobsters roughly 1960's era; not complete and in serious need of updating. No charts or other supportive info.



5. Really nothing more than hundreds of reprinted pages and photo's from the U.S. Dept of Narcotics Enforcement in the early 1960's, it is very interesting and a vital resource for any crime historian.

5 comments about Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness, and Multiple Murder (Onyx).

1. Twenty years late I find a copy of this at a yard sale this weekend. Murder, Mayhem and Mystery being my favorite genre, I found it irrisistible. All 573 pages. I sat down to read it right off and rushed home to keep reading between my regular Sunday obligations. This story is uncommonly horrifying, and for such an overwhelmingly complicated, convoluted story, it was exquisite in its detail; character development; and in the smooth flow of its unweildy, appalling, riveting, repulsive, terrifying, mysterious, chilling, absolutely gripping story. I coudn't put it down. Thank you, Jerry Bledsoe, for all the work it took to research all those details and then to write with the tons of skill and talent it took to suck me into it right in the beginning and not let me go. How did you do that? I was greatly rewarded when you kept going and kept going and kept going... wanting with all your bone marrow to do the right thing by this book and the people in it, no matter how many obstacles and family secrets and denial and skanky politics; and questionably inept or inadequately trained or poorly organized and led, the takedown finally was, you wouldn't let me go. And I grew to care about those people as much as you did, and so repelled by others, and I was at long last satisfied with where you took me, and lamented the end because I would have loved to keep on reading and learning more. EXCELLENT job. I'll be reading more of your books. This one will be a hard act to follow though! Thank you very much.



2. It is very well written and researched. I highly recommend this book. It's unbelieveable that this person was able to get away with the things he was doing for so long. How this mother could let something like this happen to her children is scary.



3. What happens when you take a narcissist, pampered and over indulged in a somewhat delusional well to do old southern family, and mix her with a psychopath from a more twisted and more delusional branch of the same family? Well it spelled disaster for the innocent people who ended up dead as a result of this volatile incestuous combination.
   
   This book was a long, but very interesting look into a horrific series of murders and those tasked with investigating them. I know when I finished this book, I was convinced that the ultimate fate of this pair seemed insufficient, and makes one hope for an eternal brand of justice. I was also amazed at how some families can delude themselves in regard to the true character of their members, and regardless of all evidence to the contrary can continue to make excuses for their evil acts.



4. This is about as engrossing a true crime book as one can get. Well researched and compellingly written, it tracks the story of three families whose lives intertwine only to culminate in boodshed. It is a story that will enthrall the reader, as well as tug at the reader's heartstrings, because of the tragic familial implications.
   
   At the heart of the horror that this book reveals is a beautiful southern belle, Susie Sharp Newsom Lynch, who together with her first cousin and lover, Fritz Klenner, the mentally unbalanced son of a prominent doctor, goes on to be involved in unspeakable acts. It is a riveting book that will keep the reader turning the pages and is one of the best books in the true crime genre.



5. I read this book 19 years ago and just finished it again after a family member mentioned their dentist was Tom Lynch.
   
   I met Tom and Suzie when he first came to Albuquerque and worked with the Gianni's (the mafia, according to the psychos). I recall she had a very hard, cold, dark stare. She gave me the creeps, I guess that's why I remember her.
   
   This book is a great read and the historic details help the reader understand each character and their motivations.

5 comments about A Scream on the Water: A True Story of Murder in Salem.

1. "A Scream on the Water" is the story of Thomas Maimoni, a narcissistic sociopath who lived a life of lies and abuse culminating in murder. This is a very well-written book. The setting is very well-developed. The descriptions of the people and places around Salem Mass. are well-rounded and satisfying. The reader feels as if they are there, and get inside the heads of the victim, her husband, the police investigators, and the wives of Maimoni and many other victims of his deceit and manipulation. For years Maimoni lied about everything to everyone: his marital status, military career (ha!), education, and jobs. This book is not only interesting to the true crime reader, it is like the works of Ann Rule in that the writer uses the opportunity to warn the innocent among us that people are often not as they present themselves. Even those who sensed that Maimoni was full of bull had no idea how explosive and deadly his rage could be when threatened with disclosure. A well-developed, psychologically complex, and thrilling cautionary tale.



2. Nicely written, with lots of insight into the killer's mindset as well as the psychology of the investigators. Absorbing.



3. The heartbreaking tale of the murder of Martha Brailsford, as told in A SCREAM ON THE WATER, formerly published as Counterpoint: A Murder in Massachusetts Bay, is a very interesting book. Just keeping up with the lies told by convicted murder Tom Maimoni is enough to keep a reader fully engaged.
   
   As many other reviews have related here, Maimoni had a difficult time accepting "No" for answer when it came to women; and he was willing to tell them anything to keep from hearing that dreaded word. Yet his passive-aggressive tendencies did not make him a vicious man, only one to be feared by what was not at all expected from him.
   
   This was a great, fast read true crime. While there is nothing that really separates Maimoni from so many other murderers, his modus operandi is one that is, at times, fascinating. I recommend reading this book if true crime is chosen genre.



4. I very much enjoyed this true story of a murder, covering all aspects of the characters involved, the crime itself, and the trial and it's results. It is well-written, informative, thorough, and easy to read.



5. you may thing people are harmless but looks can be deceiving. Never trust anyone! Evne people who you know they may think about you in a different way and get desperate when you don't acknowledge them and resort to murder.

5 comments about The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers.

1. The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, is not an A-Z guide to the killers as the title implies.
   There are no indexes or chapter guides to look up specific killers. Instead it has sections A through Z that list places and things. One would think that the individual killers would be listed under the respective letters such as Ted Bundy in the T section or in the B's under Bundy,Ted. This book rather lists (for example) in section "A" Alligators and then gives a couple paragraphs about which killer and how they were utilized in the crimes.. and in section "B" there are sections on Bathtubs and Body Parts; and yet again with a couple paragraphs each about which killer and how these items were utilized.
   
   While there are a 6-7 killers that have their own sections dedicated under the respective letters, it doesn't really matter because they are already discussed under dozens of different A-Z listings in this book. This book does have good information and fun facts, but the format doesn't allow for reasearch of individual killers.
   
   For the average reader, this is good to read a couple chapters at a time over several weeks, and you can skip around to different chapters and go back to others later. I will give this three stars as it has some good info and light hearted dark humor.



2. This is a light-hearted introduction to the dark world of serial killers - a great book to start an obsession with. Although it doesn't go into great depth on any one subject, it covers most of the bases in the serial killer world and thus provides great jumping off points for further exploration.



3. This book is not really an encyclopedia of information on serial killers, but more of an overview of the more notorious. The format was somewhat lacking; not in a manner that one would take very serious (there's not even an index). It is a quick read and does provide entertainment; as long as you have a twisted couriousity (which I do).
   
   James A. Forrest - Eye of the Storm



4. This is a very interesting book about anything you want to know about Serial Killers. Every killer you know is in there along with many you don't. If you are a crime reader or love crime in general you will love it.



5. I consider Harold Schechter to the male equivalent of Ann Rule, a famous and popular true crime writer. Unlike Rule, he is more objective regarding the criminal backgrounds but he doesn't make excuses for his crimes. He supplies a brief synopsis for each killer and aspects of the crimes themselves. He has done his homework and he doesn't hide necessary facts in understanding the criminals themselves. I still prefer Schechter in many regards since he has already wrote books on H.Holmes of Chicago, Ed Gein of Psycho fame, and others as well. He brings his wealth of knowledge and experience of research and studies to this encyclopedia. His sections on serial killers such as Gacy, Bundy, Dahmer, and others are brief because it's more designed in an encyclopedia style like the other books out there. Although Schechter's more superior because he explains a little further and little more regarding the serial killer's behavior, childhood, and possible explanations as to the evolvement of a serial killer.

5 comments about Kiss and Kill.

1. The author did a great job of taking you behind closed doors of domestic violence. Domestic violence has become a hot topic in the past several years. This book will pull on your heart strings and make you wonder why someone as talented and gifted as Patty Jo Riddick Pulley was murdered for the reasons portrayed in the book. I recommend this as an excellent true crime book.



2. Rick Pulley had a wonderful, devoted Christian wife who was a talented musician. Both were dedicated to the Christian ministry and to music. Patty Jo Riddick Pulley was the ideal wife. From appearances, Rick and Patty Jo had a desirable, ideal, Christian marriage. Although childless, having children was a source of friction between the pair. Rick was at a dead end in the church ministry with a low paying job while his wife worked two or three jobs to support them. They were financially troubled by themselves much less if they had a child. They lived in a very cloistered Christian community which suprised Patty Jo's family after Rick declared her disappeared. The women were subservient and obedient to their husbands. The small Christian community of Ringgold, Virginia had their own share of problems. They appeared backwards to Patty Jo's family. Rick enjoyed the power that he felt he had in the community. His relationship with the young girl was quite bizarre as she described Rick becoming more like Jim Jones. Patty Jo encouraged her to leave which is something that she never had the chance to do. Despite her love for Rick, she was also being abused by him. It was inevitable that he would kill her but nobody knows exactly how and why. The author does paint a portrait but not enough of the small tight-knit Christian community of Ringgold, Virginia. he does detail Patty Jo's loving family that did not recognize the signs of domestic violence. Rick's past is somewhat vague. his mother is practically non-existence. I don't know much about the author's experience in Ringgold and the community or how factual about it's members. Regardless, Rick killed his wife after abusing her for so many years. I don't blame the community but I blame Rick who is completely responsible for Patty Jo's cruel murder. I don't know much about Ringgold not even from reading this book and I'm wondering about the facts about the community itself. I don't recall the author speaking to it's citizens or members of their church. When I read a true crime book, I expect it to be factual and I'm surprised by some of the comments about this case. A true crime author is expected to write and detail as much information and background about Patty Jo and Rick's life in Ringgold. I felt the book was just thrown together and not written adequately.



3. I WAS EXTREMLY DISAPOINTED IN THIS BOOK. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL. THE ENTIRE FIRST HALF OF THE BOOK WAS SO BORING THAT I FOUND MY MIND WONDERING TO OTHER THINGS. THE AUTHOR WENT ON AND ON ABOUT STUFF THAT REALLY DID NOT MATTER. HE WAS VERY REDUNDANT, OFTEN REPEATING THE SAME THINGS OVER AND OVER. IT GOT A LITTLE BETTER IN THE END, BUT NOT MUCH. I COULD NOT BELEIVE THE AUTHOR DID NOT INCLUSE WHAT RICK'S SENTENCE WAS. OR MAYBE I MISSED THAT WHEN MY MIND WAS WONDERING. I HAVE READ ONE OTHER BOOK BY THIS AUTHOR AND IT WAS OK. I MAY AVOID THIS AUTHOR FROM NOW ON.



4. I read a good deal of true crime books. This one is true bottom of the barrel. It is poorly edited and the author is chronologically challenged, making the book so hard to follow at time.
   What a mish-mosh of events with no rhyme or reason. There are too many good books available to waste one's time with a book that requires the reader to reread due to unfounded time-jumping and blatant errors in editing.
   It was funny that several people asked me if I was enjoying this book. Usually people are so used to seeing me with my nose in a book that I am not often asked this question. I felt terrible that I had to answer so many people in the negative but this book was not worth the paper it is printed on. I was stubborn about reading it to the end simply because I had begun the task, but I really should have spent the time elsewhere. (Perhaps walking on hot coals...) Waste neither time nor money on this one.



5. I am the niece of Patty Jo Riddick Pulley and can tell you that this book is NOT supported by family and I. The book has false and misleading information in it, not to mention information that was taken directly from the MSS of the victim's niece. I do not know how this book has managed to get on the same Amazon page as Quiet Moment's, but it certainly is not welcomed there and if anyone can tell me how to have it removed, Please do so! My family and I do not wish to associate ourselves with Dale Hudson or anyone who is a fan of his.
   
   Connie Smithson (Niece of Patty Jo Pulley and Author of Quiet Moment's)

5 comments about Into the Kill Zone: A Cop's Eye View of Deadly Force.

1. Dr. Klinger is one of those rare people who has spent a substantial amount of time on the street as a cop and then gone on to earn a reputation as a serious scientist. He uses this unique combination of skills and insight to shed light on one of the most talked about and least well understood events in contemporary American life -- police shootings.
   
   If you want the true story about what it's like to be in the kill zone where cops make life or death decisions, then live or die by them, this is the book for you. Klinger's interviews with 80 police officers who recounted incidents in which they used deadly force, were shot themselves, or exercised restraint even when they would have been justified to shoot are mesmerizing. They also have every bit of drama you would expect in a movie or TV, but with none of the b.s.
   
   This is the truth, recounted by people who were there and recorded by a thoughtful scholar who's been there too. As another ex-cop who also is a scholar, I recommend this book most highly.



2. Klinger does an excellent job of showing what officers go through before during and after a shooting. Nobody should be so pretentious as to criticize an officer unless they have at least read this book.



3. This book is easy reading and worth every minute spent doing so. It is steeped in the experiences of others and hence a valuable resource.



4. Not a big fan of cops, but this was a very interesting read (except for the first 2 chapters.. I liked it from "holding fire" on...). It's full of anecdotes so it reads fast and you get involved in each one.
   
   It will give you a new perspective of when a cop draws his/her weapon and if you run into a cop after reading this book, trust me - you won't move and you'll do everything they ask!



5. This book is an excellent tool, especially for LEOs with initiative, to help stay mentally prepared and to realize the importance of training and proficiency. It is an easy read, with situations that readers can imagine themselves in, with each included incident.

5 comments about Murdered by Mumia: A Life Sentence of Loss, Pain, and Injustice.

1. Extremely one-sided, extremely biased and not well written. I was expecting much more from this. Keep your hands off this book, it's absolutely not worth the money. If I had the option of giving this book 0 stars I would have chosen 0.



2. Although I tend to agree with Jane Jervis, that Danny's Widow has "made a career of her husband's death"(P.262;6), Maureen Faulkner's ability to explain the propensity of her position, is phenominal. And the ending is just chilling.



3. I am a firm believer that Cook murdered a policeman, and I would support any cause against Cook. I thought the book was a hard read, but am glad I read it for the perspective from a very courageous woman and wife of a hero.



4. It had to be done. I read a reviewer state that "Maureen has made a career of Danny's death". If it wasn't for the psychos on the left, she wouldn't have had to write the book in the first place.The whole circus just turns your stomach. The one positive of this whole fiasco, is that 25 years after Dannny's murder we are still talking about him. I highly reccommend this book.



5. Finally! The truth known to a majority of Pennsylvanians about Mumia now sees the light of day! This is in thanks to a courageous woman, her family, and of course Michael Smerconish.
   I remember this trial, as well as the whole Mumia and Move saga, and I can tell you that there is no conspiracy! Mumia killed Officer Faulkner on that cold December night, and was fairly tried in a court of law, despite the deliberate disruptions by Mumia himself! The lawyer he wanted, one Joe Africa of Move, is not a lawyer, and therefore cannot represent Mumia in a court of law. The lawyer he ended up with was one that was recommended to him by his family! This fact, and the other facts of the case can be found in this book, as well as the justice4danielfaulkner site, and in the trial transcripts, that his often ignorant supporters refuse to acknowledge!Yes, I called his supporters ignorant, because they are ignorant! This was proven by a local Philly radio station that went undercover at a Mumia rally a few years ago, and found that many of the participants had no idea who they were supporting! They compiled many of the responses of not only of the Mumia supporters at the rally, but also the rally speakers, who acknowledged the ignorance of the crowd. The station not only aired these tapes, but they had a website outlining the case for all to read.
   As a Philadelphian, and daughter of a former police lieutenant, I am outraged that this murderer, (who has never offered any other explainations about what happened that night), is still alive, and has garnered support from the many gulliable and ignorant celebrities, politicians, and college students out there! It must be really frustrating for Mrs. Faulkner to constantly have to defend her husband, and the facts against Mumia's supporters. If you want the truth, don't look to Mumia, Weinglass, Pacifico radio, Pam Africa, or Partisan, because they are LIARS!!!
   I highly recommend this book to both sides of this Mumia debacle, because I think it is not only an accurate account of the facts of Daniel Faulkner's murder, but also a loving tribute to the man who has been eclipsed by his murderer! Officer Daniel Faulkner and his family are not only the TRUE VICTIMS of this story, but are also the TRUE HEROES! If there are still any Mumia supporters after this book, I will be astonished!
   If you guys want a real hero to worship, look towards the courageous men and women of the police, fire, and military! They are the ones who fight for our rights! They even fight for the right to be a moron, which is a characterization that we Philadelphians give to the Mumia supporters!
   Jennifer Hoey