Chased [Hardcover]

Billy Chase (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 1999

Billy Chase could be killed at any moment. He is arguably the finest undercover cop fighting drugs. He has put away many big-time drug dealers and even infiltrated the Gambino crime family. Now they want him dead and if the drug gangs don't get him, his fellow law enforcement officers may.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Chase may well be one of the most courageous police officers now working a beat. As an undercover narcotics agent in Bridgeport, Conn., he has infiltrated black, Puerto Rican, Jamaican, Colombian and Italian mobs, fortified by smarts he acquried on the street in his own youth, and fueled by his hatred of drugs and organized crime. But while his primary struggle was waged against gangsters, he also fought racism: on more than one occasion, Chase held a gun on thugs he had arrested only to hear them yell for help, claiming he was robbing them ; spectators were all too ready to believe the claim. But despite the promise of Chase's story, his writing--abetted by Grimaldi ( Only in Bridgeport )--does not always live up to it. The pace of his suspenseful life is not reflected well in his prose and the result disappoints.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Chase, a former undercover cop, and crime writer Grimaldi have teamed up to write an account of the policeman's professional life. On one level, it tells of the dangers confronting undercover policemen, particularly minority officers who often are mistaken for the criminals they are trying to catch. On another level, it's the story of one man's war against drugs that could easily be turned into a TV series, each chapter a different episode filled with excitement. However, the last show would not have a happy and tidy ending; sticking to the real-life story, it would show Chase being left to fend for himself after being disabled on the job. It would also reveal that even after his retirement, some of the people he helped to convict are looking for him to get revenge. Fans of police and true crime books are sure to find this very interesting. Recommended for all public libraries.
- Anita L. Cole, Miami-Dade P.L. System, Fla.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: New Horizon Press (May 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088282077X
• ISBN-13: 978-0882820774
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,592,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chased, December 27, 2008

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This review is from: Chased (Hardcover)

This book will have you feeling as though you are right there with the main character. It is a fast paced read and a definite page turner. You just can't put it down. This book is based on truths. Much respect for the main character. Hopefully this book will have a continuation.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting characters, great history of great officers!, January 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Chased (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book that puts you right in the passenger seat for a thrilling ride. You will be amazed at some of the things you will read. It is an insight in the underworld of drug trafficking and undercover police work.A must for hardcore police work done theol' fashion way - respect and courage!