New York: Warner, 1994. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's first book - described as capturing the pathos, violence and dark humor of being a homicide cop in New York City - by a 20 year veteran of the force. Cover praise from James Patterson who calls this book "an extremely authentic and suspenseful thriller that can also be heart-wrenching." 293 pp. ISBN: 0-446-517704.