Chandler Park Drive (Paperback)

by Michael C. Lee (Author) "DENARD HAD DONE THIS 85 or 90 TIMES BEFORE..." (more)
Key Phrases: motorcycle club, beeper number, Too Sweet, Agent Clark, Officer Blake (more...)

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Product Description
Denard Blake is a happily married, streetwise Detroit ‘Narc’ cop, who has grown bored of the ‘so-called’ war on drugs. His thirst for excitement is quenched when Kevin Clark, a DEA agent, solicits his undercover services to help take down local drug kingpin, Stone. To further complicate Denard’s simple life, old flame Kathy London reappears and really helps to get things heated up. Before he realizes it, Denard has found himself deeply entangled in a web of deception, murder, corruption, and suspense.

About the Author
MICHAEL LEE is a 19-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department. Currently, a command-level officer, Michael has worked in Patrol Operations, the Narcotics Division, and as the commanding officer of the Vice Section, Gang Enforcement Section, and the Carjacking Task Force. Michael resides in Detroit, Michigan with his wife, Erika, and daughter, Micah. A 1997 graduate of the prestigious Northwestern University Traffic Institute School of Police Staff and Command, Michael also possesses a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Masters of Business Administration. This is his first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Michael C. Lee (April 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976683008
• ISBN-13: 978-0976683001
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,708,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I Thought This Was Where It Was Going, September 25, 2007

By	D. Frazier "Urban Fiction Queen" (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In Chandler Park Drive, by Michael C. Lee, I stepped into the world of Detroit's Narcotic Unit and followed Denard Blake's journey from arresting two-bit street hustlers to taking down kingpins. Given an opportunity proposed by the DEA to bust Stone, a major player in Detroit's drug problem, Denard's adrenaline rushed at the heights that such a case could take him and his department. He could not have imagined that this opportunity would net him more than a drug dealer, recognition, and similar case work. When the Feds made an appearance at Denard's base, it was evident that much more would be revealed.

Denard's home life was less stressful than many. He had a wife, Sheila, who was almost perfect; gave him space, never nagged, and was always supportive. When Denard saw an ex-girlfriend, Kathy, he questioned why he could not maintain a friendship with her. Without an answer, he decided there would be no harm. Denard soon found out how fast situations changed from innocent to reckless, leaving little time to think of repercussions.

Chandler Park Drive had a good, but predictable, plot. The first half of the novel left me confused. I had a hard time following who was talking because I could not get a good grasp of the characters and their nicknames. By midpoint, I decided to just read; following the storyline with little concern over individual characters. I lumped the characters under `good guys' and `bad guys', which rescued the story. I think Chandler Park Drive would make a good movie but it did not pack a good enough punch for me to recommend it to others. With as much education and experience as the author has, I could see him creating training and/or motivational materials for those in the law enforcement field and being very successful at it.

Reviewed by Darnetta Frazier
APOOO BookClub

5.0 out of 5 stars Chandler Park Drive EXCELLENT, October 11, 2007

By	C. Shepherd "Leka" (Laurel, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book in two days. This book was a excellent read. I cannot wait for Real Secrets Die with Denard Blake. Michael C. Lee has create a character who I look forward to keeping up with. If you want to read a good book with murder, corruption and suspense (which is stated on the back of the book) Its true, this is the book for you. Highly recommended..............

5.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 4.5) - Up Close and Personal Look at the War on Drugs, June 2, 2006

By	The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

Leading his narcotics division in a series of successful drug busts, Detroit police officer, Denard Blake, is at the top of his game. However, he is bored with arresting small-time hustlers. His true desire is to take down the kingpins. When a special assignment becomes available for his department to assist the DEA, his supervisor jumps at the opportunity, giving Blake the action he craves.

Happily married to Sheila for three years, Blake runs into his former girlfriend, Kathy London. Will he be able to maintain a platonic relationship with the sultry Kathy? The story intensifies as he tries to maintain his undercover status while dealing with Stone, a major drug dealer who he is trying to take down. All the while, there is corruption within the operation that Blake does not suspect.

I loved this book because it was a really fast-paced, energetic read. Lee used a lot of action and dialogue which kept the story moving. I found myself sitting at the edge of my seat and not wanting to put the book down. His writing style was very simplistic which worked well for maintaining the pace of the book. The only drawback to the book was the extremely small font the author used which can be a distraction. I do recommend CHANDLER PARK DRIVE.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers