About the book
Meet the Los Angeles blues—a new breed of cop. From the baby-faced rookies to hashmark heroes, they are besieged men, dealing daily with a world coming apart. Hunting killers, quelling gang wars, fighting corruption, they risk death every day . . . every night.
Joseph Wambaugh was a damn good cop and LAPD detective. For fifteen years he prowled the streets, solved murders, took his lumps. Now he’s the hard-hitting, tough-talking bestselling writer who tells the brutal, true stories of the men who risk their lives every time a siren screams.
Praise for The New Centurions
“As explosive as a gunfight.”—The National Review
“Blunt, forceful, vivid . . . superb characterizations.”—National Observer
“Wambaugh’s policemen are neither angels nor villains.”—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Editions of The New Centurions
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440164173
Read an Excerpt
Meet the Los Angeles blues—a new breed of cop. From the baby-faced rookies to hashmark heroes, they are besieged men, dealing daily with a world coming apart. Hunting killers, quelling gang wars, fighting corruption, they risk death every day . . . every night.
Joseph Wambaugh was a damn good cop and LAPD detective. For fifteen years he prowled the streets, solved murders, took his lumps. Now he’s the hard-hitting, tough-talking bestselling writer who tells the brutal, true stories of the men who risk their lives every time a siren screams.
Praise for The New Centurions
“As explosive as a gunfight.”—The National Review
“Blunt, forceful, vivid . . . superb characterizations.”—National Observer
“Wambaugh’s policemen are neither angels nor villains.”—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New Centurions about?
Meet the Los Angeles blues—a new breed of cop. From the baby-faced rookies to hashmark heroes, they are besieged men, dealing daily with a world coming apart. Hunting killers, quelling gang wars, fighting corruption, they risk death every day . . . every night.
Joseph Wambaugh was a damn good cop and LAPD detective. For fifteen years he prowled the streets, solved murders, took his lumps. Now he’s the hard-hitting, tough-talking bestselling writer who tells the brutal, true stories of the men who risk their lives every time a siren screams.
Praise for The New Centurions
“As explosive as a gunfight.”—The National Review
“Blunt, forceful, vivid . . . superb characterizations.”—National Observer
“Wambaugh’s policemen are neither angels nor villains.”—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The New Centurions?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of The New Centurions?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780440164173
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The New Centurions?
Joseph Wambaugh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The New Centurions is available as paperback(ISBN 9780440164173)
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